Sisters of Notre Dame - Kentucky Province

Health Care Conference Appreciation Luncheon

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:28:50 EST

On Tuesday, May 15^th, the Sisters of Notre Dame held an appreciation luncheon for the Sisters and staff to thank them for their hard work and dedication in making the SND International Health Care Conference such a success. Sister Marla Monahan, Provincial, addressed the Sisters and staff to thank them for making all the visiting Sisters feel so welcomed, and giving so much of themselves in making the conference run smoothly. The menu for the appreciation luncheon was prepared by managers and consisted of: barbeque ribs, chicken, potatoes and salad. The luncheon was topped off with ice cream for dessert.

To see pictures of the luncheon, click here.

tags: Health Care Conference

Pilgrimage to Gethsemani

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:07:08 EST

The Sisters of Notre Dame from the provinces of Toledo and Chardon, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky, are sponsoring a pilgrimage to the Abby of Gethsemani in Trappist, Kentucky. The pilgrimage began on Monday, May 14, with thirteen women gathering at the Covington province to meet other participants and become introduced to the lifestyle of the Trappist monks. On Tuesday, May 15^th, the group traveled to Gethesmani for a chance to see first- hand the monastery, meet the Trappist monks, and experience the power of contemplative prayer as they reflect on their own personal call from God.

The group will return on Wednesday, May 16 to the Covington Province. Please keep these women in your prayers.

tags: Vocations

SND International Health Care Conference- May 4

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:45:31 EST

On May 4, the international SND Health Care Conference participants spent time in contemplative silence to reflect on the meaning of experiences of the conference. Sharing was done in small groups and then with all the participants. Consideration was also given to how to keep the conference alive and what the next steps would be. After listening to each other, a draft identity statement (of SND's in Health Care ministry) was presented and affirmed.

To see pictures of the day, click here.

tags: Health Care Conference

SND International Health Care Conference- May 3

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:37:23 EST

The focus of the international SND Health Care Conference on May 3 was Global Health Awareness. Presentations were made by Dr. Padmini Murthy who works at the United Nations (UN), Mr. Bruce Compton from the Catholic Health Association (CHA) of the United States, and Dr. Sam Matheny, who is part of the global health mission of the University of Kentucky (UK). The participants were made aware of global health issues, and the efforts being made by the UN, CHA and UK to address these issues.

To see pictures of the day, click here.

tags: Health Care Conference

SND International Health Care Conference- May 2

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:34:07 EST

The international SND Health Care Conference participants traveled by bus to Morehead, KY to visit St. Claire Regional Medical Center which is sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame Covington, KY province. The program included a tour of the hospital, presentations on the variety of services provided at St. Claire, and the educational and health care mission of the new Center for Health, Education & Research. The participants enjoyed a delicious lunch and supper with some of the leadership team and staff. Special supper entertainment was the bluegrass music provided by a group of musicians from Morehead State University.

To see pictures of the day, click here.

tags: Health Care Conference