Sisters and Associates learn The Dialogue Company’s R.A.C.E. Method
One of the hardest conversations for white people to have with one another is about racism. This class helps people recognize that some forms of unconscious bias live in everyone.
Listening with empathy and connecting to people who hold problematic views, helps people find shared humanity and greater understanding…
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Honduras Election Results in Hope for Countries
By Sr. Mary Kay Meagher, Notre Dame Sisters Social Justice Coordinator
Xiomara Castro is Honduras’s first female Democratic socialist president after her main rival conceded. Castro, 62, ran on an anti-corruption platform with promises to end what she deemed a violent narco-state controlled by the illegal drug trade. Her…
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A Fiscal year in review, from our provincial president
This past year has brought with it changes to daily and working life that no one ever expected. We faced implementing distancing rules to keep our Sisters and the people we serve safe. We accepted the call to stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters separated at…
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Directional Statement 2021-25 – Notre Dame Sisters
Through our Provincial Assembly we Notre Dame Sisters create a directional statement that guides our ministry and prayer over the next four years. Read our statement below. We will be offering more reflections on various points in this statement soon.
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Grounded in the Gospel message of Jesus and grateful…
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Ministry updates from Provincial President
These past few months have been transformational for us! Thank you for keeping up with our updates. Below is new information about our assembly and our largest ministries.
Provincial Assembly
In July we entered our Provincial Assembly, the time when we:
report the accomplishments of the last four years in…
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Math teacher who taught in six local schools, Sr. Corona Humpal, ND, celebrates 60 years as a Sister
Celebrating 60 years of religious profession is Sr. Corona Humpal. Born in a farm house near Jackson Junction, Iowa, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Duchesne College and her Master’s degree at Colorado State University in Math for secondary education teachers.
Her ministry from 1963-1993 was education:…
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Retired local educator Sr. Irene Dvorak celebrates 60 years as a Notre Dame Sister
Celebrating 60 years of religious profession is Sister Irene Dvorak, daughter of the deceased Herman and Adella S. Dvorak. Born in Dodge, Nebraska she received a Bachelor ‘s degree in Education from Duchesne College and her Master’s degree in Education from Creighton University.
There are two words that best…
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Retired local social worker who served Omaha’s first Vietnamese refugees and taught internationally for decades, Sr. Joan Polak celebrates 70 years as a Sister
While she was born in Brainard, Nebraska, Sr. Joan Polak, ND, traveled far from the Midwest, making her Central and South American ministries some of the most impactful in her life.
Celebrating 70 years of religious profession, Sr. Joan is daughter of the deceased Ivan and Frances Polak…
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Provincial President celebrates 60 years as a Sister
Celebrating 60 years of religious profession is Sister Margaret Hickey, daughter of the deceased Philip and Martha (Swetala) Hickey. Born in Omaha, Nebraska she received a Bachelor ‘s degree in Education from Duchesne College and her Master’s degree in English from Creighton University.
Many people know Sr. Margaret as…
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Sr. Ernestine Havlovic spent 51 years teaching at 11 local and rural schools now celebrates 70 years as a Sister
Generations across Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas know Sr. Ernestine Havolvic. She has been a beloved teacher at nine schools and a principal at five schools across three states — that’s 51 years of teaching and 31 years as a principal.
She is celebrating 70 years as a Notre Dame…