The first letter of Mother Qualberta Krivanec, 1910
The first letter of Mother Qualberta Krivanec, written in New York, May 10, 1910
Thanks be to God, we are already resting calmly. The liner (Grosser Kurfurst) anchored at shore about noontime.
That was preceded by a medical examination. We observed the other passengers, especially those from between decks. They…
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The Humility of Mother Qualberta
March marks the 83rd anniversary of Mother Qualberta Krivanec’s death. Today is a great time to reflect on some of Mother’s outstanding qualities.
HUMILITY
HUMILITY was another noticeable trait. Although Mother tried to practice all Christian virtues, she placed an emphasis on humility. She was considerate and understanding of…
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The Humor of our Mother Qualberta
March was the 83rd anniversary of Mother Qualberta Krivanec’s death. Let us reflect on some of Mother’s outstanding qualities. We published one of her qualities in a blog each week. Click here for previous blogs.
SENSE OF HUMOR
Mother had a SENSE OF HUMOR. During the cold winter mornings when…
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Qualities Of Mother Qualberta Krivanec
March 3, 2022 marks the 83rd anniversary of Mother Qualberta Krivanec’s death. It might be of interest to reflect on some of Mother’s outstanding qualities. We will publish another one of her qualities in a blog each week this month.
FAITH and TRUST
The missionary venture to America with…
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Gabriel Schneider died February 14, 1867. He was a priest, Father, Mother, founder, but most of all a SAINT.
Gabriel Schneider was born in Krems, Bohemia on March 21, 1812 to Matthew Schneider and Rose nee Zimmerman. He was baptized the same day and named Gabriel. From ages 6 to 12 he attended the village school, after which he was “exchanged” for one year into a German…
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History of the Sisters in Omaha Magazine
The Community of Notre Dame Sisters dates back to the 16th century. It was founded in Lorraine, France in 1597 by St. Peter Fourier and Blessed Alix LeClerc.
You can read more about our long history on our historic timeline or on our narrative history.
We are blessed that the…
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1924 History of how the ND Sisters came to America
This small article is part of a larger history of the Notre Dame Sisters written by Sr. M. Qualbertina Vanek de N.D., in 1924. More of her history will be shared on our website.
Turn-of-the-centry, Europe
Owing to the profound humility and zeal of the Sisters, together with the indefatigable…
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Father Flanagan’s first boy’s home needs sisters!
Father Edward Flanagan began to care for five homeless boys in December 1917 when he opened a Dodge Street home for them. Finding someone to take a mother’s place posed a problem. Father Flanagan turned to Father John S. Broz who was the spiritual director of the Notre…
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How the Notre Dame Sisters Established The Shelter
Notre Dame Sisters Establish Shelter In early 1978, with the support of a Sisters’ Coalition of Omaha, the United Catholic Social Services and a Methodist group, the Notre Dame Sisters opened a Shelter for Victims of Family Violence at the Boys Town former convent.
The Notre Dame Sisters held…
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The Notre Dame Sisters’ journey to the United States
A call from Europe
In the early 1900s the founder of the first Czech Catholic parish on American soil in St. Louis, Missouri, Msgr. Joseph Hessoun petitioned the Congregation of the Poor School Sisters of Notre Dame whose motherhouse was in Horazdovice, Czechoslovakia for sisters-teachers for the young people.
In…