Meet SSND
The School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) is an international community of women who have positively influenced the lives of millions since our 1833 founding by Mother Theresa of Jesus Gerhardinger in Bavaria, Germany. We have been in Wisconsin since 1850, when Mother Caroline Friess was put in charge of the North American Missions and established our motherhouse in Milwaukee. More >
TOUR THE HERITAGE ROOM
When you take a virtual tour of the Heritage Room, we invite you to be a part of the foundation of our future. Click here for the tour. For more information and the downloadable perpetual memorial order form, click here.
PHOTO GALLERIES
View the SSND Photo Galleries HERE >
VOCATION AWARENESS
Read a reflection about how all are called to holiness. See the article: "How do I know God is calling me." Find more vocation information HERE >
IN MEMORIAM
View remembrances and photographs of vowed members and associates who have died. HERE >
SISTERS CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARIES
Meet the 2010 Jubilarians of the Milwaukee Province who mark 25, 50, 60, 70, 75 and 80 years of service as School Sisters of Notre Dame. HERE >
SSND NEWS
Sister Mary Dolorita Sierszynski
Died on August 27, 2010
Her funeral isThursday, September 2, 2010 at Holy Family Chapel, Notre Dame of Elm Grove, Wisconsin
Visitation: 9 a.m.
Wake Service: 10:30 a.m.
Mass of Resurrection: 11 a.m.
Employment Opportunities
See the recently posted positions for SSND development/communications and information technology. HERE >
Notre Dame High School, Guam
Read about the new library/media center, technology upgrades and new faculty members. The school welcomes 80 new students this year. Mariesha Cruz-San Nicolas, principal of NDHS shares details in her article for The Pacific Voice. More >
Prayers Offered
REFLECTION
'Humility grounds us in God’ by Jane Mary Lorbiecki, SSND
PRAYER INTENTIONS
School Sisters of Notre Dame pray daily for peoples' needs. Ask for prayers with request form HERE >
Global Ministries
Global Justice
and Peace
Impelled by the spirit of Jesus Christ, the pursuit of justice, peace and integrity of creation is an inherent part of what it means to be a School Sister of Notre Dame.
Going green!
The Green Habit Campaign is an initiative of SSND's Green Team. Its purpose is to
Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Wisconsin Catholic Sisters seek to dispel myths and present facts about immigrants in the U.S. More HERE >
Immigrants today need our voices
View the SSND Global Justice & Peace Commission's immigration statement and use the online form to show your support for comprehensive immigration reform HERE >
Sisters
CONNECTING WITH THE SISTERS
From left, Sisters Mary Faith Parkinson, Mary Elva Wiesner, Mary Laura Funk and Margaret Rose Donnelly.
Share your story...
School Sisters of Notre Dame have been instrumental in bettering the lives of so many! If you have known or been inspired by a sister, please share your story or memories about her HERE.
Sisters celebrate special anniversaries
Meet the 2010 Jubilarians of the Milwaukee Province HERE >
SUNSEED Eco-Education Center
Discover the great programs available through this ministry in Mount Calvary, Wisconsin. More >
Rising Stars
Tutoring Program
Learn about this special initiative and its mission to strengthen reading and math skills of at-risk students in Milwaukee's central city. More >
Support SSND Ministries
Alternative Gift Giving
Surprise your friends and relatives with the gift of a water or a sanitation project. Click the logo to learn more about Global Partners: Running Waters. To download an alternative gift giving form, click HERE >
Cooking: A Celebration of Earth's Gifts
Download a flyer with details and order form for SSND's 175th Anniversary Cookbook, by clicking HERE >