In July of 1995, four Sisters of Notre Dame began the St. Julie convent and mission in Uganda, East Africa. Invited by the Bishop of the Diocese of Hoima, the purpose of the mission was to bring the Good News of Jesus and education to the poorest, "lost counties" in the most remote part of Uganda. The sisters opened a convent in rural Uganda with the goal of building a school and bringing quality Catholic education to this part of the world. Working without electricity, running water, and adequate roads, the Sisters of Notre Dame, with the help of their many supporters at home, have built a school and mission in Kibale, the 'forgotten district" of Uganda.


The Sisters of Notre Dame are now well established in Uganda, East Africa with 11 sisters working diligently to educate the children and create the future leaders of the country. St. Julie Primary School which opened in 1997 with 39 students in grade 3, is currently educating 245 students in grades 1-7. Notre Dame Academy Senior Secondary School which opened in 2003 currently has 150 students.

Five sisters from our Kentucky province are presently serving as missionaries in Uganda. Sister Mary Janet Stamm and Sister Mary Delrita Glaser, two of the original four missionary sisters are still serving. Also ministering in Uganda are Sisters Anita Marie Stacy, Mary Rita Geoppinger, and Mary Judith Averbeck.

Prayer for Our Missionaries

You sent Jesus Christ to reveal your goodness and love to the the world. Jesus, in turn, calls us to assist him in spreading the Good News to all people.

We ask for your blessings and protection on our Sisters, who have been called to proclaim God's goodness to the people of the Uganda, East Africa.