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 Two Women Welcomed into the Novitiate
On August 8, 2010 Lynette Krych and Kelly Rush were welcomed into the Novitiate.
Lynette Krych, now Sister Lynette Miryam, from Seven Hills, is the daughter of Richard and Elaine Krych who reside in Sagamore Hills. Sister will travel to the inter-province novitiate of the Sisters of Notre Dame in Long Beach, California, where she will begin her canonical year. Sister Lynette Miryam was formerly employed at the Parker Hannifin Corporation.
Kelley Rush, now Sister Mary Kelley, from Middleburg Heights, is the daughter of Neal and Carol Rush, who reside in Parma. Sister will begin her alternate novitiate year in Chardon. Sister Mary Kelley is an Intervention Specialist and teaches junior high at Julie Billiart School in Lyndhurst.
Welcome to the Virtual Home of the Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon Ohio.
Witnessing to God’s goodness and provident care, we are members of a religious congregation founded in Coesfeld, Germany, during a time of religious and social need.
In 1849 a young teacher, Hilligonde Wolbring, out of love for the poor, began to care for neglected children. Together with Elisabeth Kühling, her friend and colleague, she educated and cared for them. Both women had been formed in the spiritual and educational heritage of Rev. Bernard Overberg and were guided in their call to religious life by Rev. Theodor Elting. From the Sisters of Notre Dame of Amersfoort in the Netherlands they acquired the religious Rule of St. Julie Billiart. Today in the third millennium, the Sisters of Notre Dame use the Internet to invite you to learn more about how we witness God’s goodness and provident care in our many ministries throughout the world. I welcome you on behalf of Christ the King Province. I hope that what you find here on our website will lead you to pray with and for us, and perhaps to consider learning more about a call to the Sisters of Notre Dame, as a vowed member or an associate or volunteer. We welcome your interest and your support as a mutual blessing from God.--Sister Mary Cecilia Liberatore, SND, Provincial Superior
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Let us host your next meeting or special event. Notre Dame Educational center offers meeting rooms and gathering spaces for groups of all sizes. On-site catering is available as well. Call Sr. Debra Doig at 440-279-1155 to learn more.
Corporate Stance on Human Trafficking
In June 2009 the Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon, Ohio approved a corporate stance on human trafficking after a year of education and meetings provided by the committee on human trafficking. The following is the corporate stance statement:
We, the Sisters of Notre Dame of the Chardon Provice, respecting the inherent dignity of each person, corporately stand in support of human rights by explicitly opposing the trafficking of women, children, and men for the purposes of sexual exploitation and forced labor. We will make every effort to assist victims of trafficking and to end human trafficking in our world.
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 Reduce our Carbon Footprint… by Sept. 5th share your action choices.
We invite associates, friends, family and collaborators to join us in our prayer and action to live simply and to restore Earth’s balance by reducing our carbon footprint 30% over six years. SNDs of North Ridgeville, OH are rolling the ball to reduce our carbon footprint! Responding to the flyer shared during our province assembly days, Sisters Mary Jane and Patricia Volk are first to send in their choices. Keep the momentum! Make your choice and invite your house to be next to respond. Click here for details.
Save the Date for the 48th Annual Notre Dame Barbeque and Boutique!
 Our 48th Annual Barbecue and Boutique will be celebrated on Sunday, September 19, and Sunday, September 26, 2010 at the Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Campus, 13000 Auburn Road, Chardon, OH from Noon to 5:00 p.m. Rain or Shine! In addition to great food there will also be door prizes, fifty fifty raffles and numerous chinese auction items. Click here for the 2010 BBQ flyer for more information.
Associate Covenant Liturgy
Six candidates were welcomed into associate re lationship with the Sisters of Notre Dame during the Associate Covenant Liturgy on August 15. Many other associates were present to renew their associate covenants. Liturgy was followed by dinner in the auditorium. Associates are lay persons who promise to live their lives, both personal and professional, with the charism, spirit and mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame as a significant part of who they are and what they do.
Annual Appeal 2010
The Sisters of Notre Dame are grateful for all those who partner with them in their mission. Please prayerfully consider offering your support to our Sisters, who continue to witness God’s goodness and provident care to all, through the generosity of your gifts. For more information contact the Advancement Office at (440) 279-1178, or click here,
Vision 2011
Province Strategic Plan
 Our Mission
We witness God’s goodness and provident care for all people.
Our life of contemplation and action leads us to proclaim the Gospel in the realities of today’s world.
Compelled by our love for Jesus Christ and his mission, we stand with those who are poor.
Our Vision
We are united in a common mission of witnessing God’s goodness and provident care through our apostolic ministries. As women of faith and compassion, we make visible the reign of God by empowering others to embrace the fullness of life.
Our Core Values
Apostolic Spirituality
Passion for the Fullness of Life
Community for Mission
Joyful Simplicity(July 2006)
Notre Dame Skills Lab
Notre Dame Skills Lab exemplifies the charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame and lives out the call to educate for “Transformation”. Under the direction of Sister Carole Geiger, the Lab provides individual tutoring and group sessions for students from Kindergarten through adulthood. It offers multiple programs and utilizes a variety of resources at four different sites. Credit classes for high school students are available throughout the year at the South Euclid site. The certified staff, endowed with unique teaching styles, is able to address the different learning styles of each student during the academic year as well as in our summer program. Visit www.ndsltutoring.org for more information.
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 Sr. M. Paulinus 1910 - 2010
Our dear Sister Mary Paulinus Oakes, a woman of spiritual vision and willing service, entered eternal life on August 31 in the 100th year of her life and the 80th year of her religious profession. The wake will be Friday, September 3, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM with the wake service at 7:00. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 4 at 10:30 AM at Notre Dame Education Center. May our dear Sister Mary Paulinus rest in peace. Obituary
Jesus Is Our Light for Advent 2010
 This 32-page booklet by Sr. M. Kathleen Glavich published by Twenty-Third Publications offers children fun and informative ways to prepare their hearts during the days of Advent. Delightful activities engage and inspire them to let Jesus be their light. The books can be ordered from Sister Kathleen at kglavich@ndec.org.
Sisters of Notre Dame Launch New YouTube Video
Follow the link below to get a glimpse of SND life. Sisters and young adults reflect on our life of prayer, community, and mission. In just eight minutes, you'll hear stories of a call and what excites us about being Sisters of Notre Dame.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMz8__hhMyc
 First Mission in Central America
At the invitation of Bishop Carlos Enrique Herrera, the Sisters of Notre Dame began a mission in Nicaragua on July 26, 2008. Four American sisters — three from the Chardon, Ohio province and one from the Toledo, Ohio  province —went to Jinotega to minister in the parish of Sangre de Cristo (Blood of Christ) in El Llano de las Tejeras with the goal of spreading the Gospel message and empowering lay leadership.
With financial help from Food for the Poor and the American Nicaraguan Foundation, a simple convent and a parish community center were built. The sisters ministering here serve the parish of Sangre de Cristo, as well as many mission communities and villages in the mountains. This area is among the poorest in Nicaragua, which is the second-poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.
We accompany the people in order to discover their needs, especially revitalizing catechesis, empowering women, and finding ways to improve their economic condition. May our presence here spread healing and peace, which is so needed in our world.
For more information or to support the Sisters of Notre Dame in Nicaragua, contact Sr. M. Valerie Sweeney at 440-279-1160 or vsweeney@ndec.org.
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