Promises and Commitments – a Letter from our Provincial President
Think about all the promises and commitments you have made over the years.
Were they long-term, short term?
Have they been fulfilled?
Did you have to let them go because new circumstances entered in?
What feelings do you have that you have been faithful to your promises and…
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Sister Update 2022
We 31 American Sisters minister in Iowa, Colorado, and Nebraska with most of us working part-time or retired. At this point in time, we have three sisters living in long-term care. In August our American delegates hope to meet with our Sisters in Europe for the first time…
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Trying Times and Accidents of Love – A letter from our Provincial President
From Sr. Margaret Hickey, ND:
During my daily prayer this winter I reflected on a reading with the phrase: “accidents of love.” I wrote in my journal: “Loving God, what will be the ‘accident of love’ I will encounter this day?” meaning, in what ways will I be called…
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Students Share Memories of Sisters Impacting Lives
Teacher Appreciation Week was celebrated in May. We asked alumni of the Notre Dame Sisters, from all schools they have served, to share memories of the Sisters as educators.
Mary (Buglewicz) Duffy was educated by the Notre Dame Sisters from first grade at Assumption School in Omaha to 12th…
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Military Firearms and Mass Shootings – A Statement from the Notre Dame Sisters
After another mass shooting that has shattered families and devastated young lives, we, Sisters and Associates joined our prayers with millions of others last night, and we continue to pray for eternal rest of the students and teachers killed, their families, and the community of Uvalde, Texas.
In times…
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A letter from Archbishop George Lucas, Omaha Archdiocese
Lisa Johnston | lisa@aeternus.com | twitter: @aeternusphotoArchbishop George J. Lucas of the Archdiocese of Omaha stood with priests during Mass at the Ninth Annual Archbishop’s Gospel of Life Prayer Breakfast on May 3, 2018. Archbishop Lucas was the featured keynote speaker for the event.The…
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Ministry update: serving recovering alcoholics at ARCH
Sr. Mary Hlas, ND began working as a chaplain at ARCH in 1984. ARCH stands for Alcoholics Resocialization and Conditioning Help, and has two houses in Omaha for people in recovery.
Sr. Mary assists individuals in their 5th step of recovery.
“Some people leave rather than completing these steps. They…
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Unique ways to support individual Ukrainians
Thank you to everyone who donated to our FLASH FUNDRAISER for Ukraine. We collected $5,000 for Catholic Relief Services in 48 hours. Now, what more can you do to support Ukrainian people?
Beyond sending prayers, posting on Facebook, and wearing Ukrainian colors, there are plenty of ways to support…
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The Notre Dame Sisters Stand With Ukraine
Have your donation matched here
The Notre Dame Sisters have released a statement. They are accepting matched donations to benefit Ukrainian people.
The Sisters will be accepting donations for 48 hours (through midnight on Wednesday, March 16) with a match up to $2,000 for Catholic Relief Services, an international aid…
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Sr. Mary Kay Meagher celebrates 40 years as a Nurse Practitioner
Recently Mary Kay was able to tie a ribbon on a gift originally given her some 40 years ago. When she came to Nebraska, she faced the shocking reality that there was no licensure –therefore no ability to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in this state. This catapulted…