by Sr. Mary Janet Stamm

Life is a journey.  I am still on the way.  Reflecting on this truth helped me as I ended one grand chapter of my life, took wings and then set foot on a whole new path.  After eighteen years in active ministry in education at St. Julie Mission in Uganda, East Africa, I returned home to stay.

On May 24, 2015 in Arusha, Tanzania, the SND mission in Uganda joined the SND missions from Tanzania and Kenya to form the new Holy Spirit General Delegation. The formation of the delegation is the next step for Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya before they become a province.

On Sunday, May 17, 2015, Sr. Cormarie Rebhan volunteered at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Rome. 

Covington SND Associates gathered on May 16, 2015 to celebrate the Feast of the Visitation. 

May 13 is the Feast of St. Julie Billiart, the spiritual mother of the Sisters of Notre Dame.

Move over, Monet! Sr. Mary Ann Christine Kathman’s artwork was recently chosen as an auction item to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Cincinnati Chapter. The live auction took place at The Art of Making Memories benefit on May 7, 2015 at the Horseshoe Casino in Cincinnati.

The Sisters of Notre Dame taught me when I was a child at St Martin’s in Cincinnati and were a big influence on me. How fortunate for me to be reacquainted with the Sisters so many years later.

“We are very proud of Sister Maria Francine. She really gives of herself, always and in many ways. I am so proud that she is a witness in showing God’s love to his people.” These were the supportive words expressed by Sister Margaret Agnes Hemmerle after Sister Maria Francine Stacy was awarded the El Amigo Del Pueblo Award at the Second Annual Amigos Latinos Gala on April 24, 2015.

On April 11, 2015, a group of 77 Covington Sisters of Notre Dame and 20 of their partners in mission took part in the Covington Province's annual Day of Service.

We give special attention to honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary during the month of May. Today, we celebrated the annual May Crowning of the statue of Mary in the St. Joseph Heights Chapel, commencing our month of devotion.

Single women between 18-40 are invited to join the Sisters of Notre Dame for a week of service and fellowship in New Orleans!