Juneteenth for White People
by Sr. Mary Ann Zimmer, ND
This month we commemorate June 19th, the day in 1865 when the enslaved people of Galveston, Texas finally heard about the Emancipation Proclamation and learned that they could no longer be legally enslaved. As we know, this was both a glorious day and…
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Juneteenth, A Celebration of Freedom and Liberation
by Mikaela VanMoorleghem, MPA
Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Juneteenth holds deep meaning as a celebration of freedom and liberation. It serves as a reminder of the resilience, strength, and enduring spirit of African…
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The Spirit Gets You, a Pentecost Reflection
by Sr. Mary Ann Zimmer, ND
How are you doing with that Bird??
Student: Ok, Sister, I get God the Father and I’m kind of OK with Jesus, but that bird just misses me!
Me:
Many of us, I would guess, are like that student. The feast of Pentecost prompts us to…
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On Nationa Teacher Day, Sr. Anita Rolenc reflects on the awesome responsibility of preparing students to be faithful to God, responsible adults in society, and loyal to their country
Sr. Anita Rolenc always knew she wanted to be a teacher. As a toddler, she would line up her dolls and teach them. She was inspired by her mother, four aunts (two of whom were Notre Dame Sisters), and a couple of cousins who were teachers. She had…
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On National Teacher Day, Sr. Margaret Hickey reflects on her 30 years of shaping the minds of Students
As a retired teacher with almost 30 years of experience, Sr. Margaret Hickey has had the privilege of shaping the minds and hearts of countless students. She was inspired to become a teacher by her own experiences in K-12 and in college, where she had teachers who were…
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On National Nurses Day, Sr. Veronica Jo Posekany reflects on her 44 years of ministering to patients
Sr. Veronica Jo Posekany, or VJ as her friends and Sisters call her, served as a nurse for over 45 years. For her, nursing was not just a career, it was a ministry. She has dedicated her life to caring for others, and even after retiring from the…
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Celebrating the Sisters Contributions to Society During Women’s History Month and Catholic Sisters Week
Each year, March is designated as Women’s History Month. This is one month out of the year when we make a point to honor women’s many contributions to American society. Embedded in this month-long celebration of women is Catholic Sisters Week, which runs from March 8 to 14,…
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Prayers and Support Needed for the People of Syria and Turkey
Dear Friends of the Notre Dame Sisters,
Our prayers and support are urgently needed, following the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake killed over 11,000 people and left many more injured and homeless. The scale of destruction is vast, and details are still emerging. According to the World…
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Lent: The Year I Gave Up Being Sorry
by Sr. Mary Ann Zimmer, ND
If you are not Catholic, you might consider it rude to go around asking people specific questions about their spiritual lives, among Catholics it is considered perfectly normal small talk to inquire, “Well, what are you giving up for Lent?” This expression covers…
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The Madonna of the Suffering Child by Sr. Stephanie Matcha
The Madonna of the Suffering Child by Sr. Stephanie Matcha
The Madonna of the Suffering Child embraces her Child Christ suffering in all humanity. And, although the artist’s chalk drawing portrays the very youngest of children, the depth of emotion expressed in each child reflects the pains suffered by…