The Sisters of Notre Dame

The Sisters of Notre Dame

A Catholic congregation of women religious, the Sisters of Notre Dame of the United States are united in one heart, one hope, and one mission to proclaim God’s goodness and compassionate love for people of all faiths and cultures through a variety of ministries, both national and international, particularly serving those who are poor and marginalized.

The Sisters of Notre Dame is an international congregation of nearly 2,000 women religious serving worldwide in nineteen countries. Sisters of Notre Dame of the United States currently minister in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

The Sisters of Notre Dame of the United States sponsor five ministries in Kentucky: 

The Sisters of Notre Dame of Coesfeld, Germany were founded in 1850 for the education of children and the care of elders. They are consecrated for mission in the Church to serve people, especially those who experience poverty in its various forms, through education and other ministries. Today, the 500+ Sisters of the Immaculate Conception Province continue the ministry of education in several educational institutions and with a wide range of educational services.

The SND National Education Office, based in Chardon, Ohio, provides direction and support to sponsored and affiliated ministries in advancing the Educational Vision & Principles of the Sisters of Notre Dame.

Q & A with SND USA Provincial Sr. Margaret Gorman

Sisters of Notre Dame USA

Sr. Margaret Gorman sat down to answer a few questions about SND USA and what changes will be seen and the impact of those changes.

The Sisters of Notre Dame united their four North American provinces on July 5, 2020. The new Immaculate Conception Province located in Chardon, Ohio, serves as the national headquarters in the SND USA. The Sisters of Notre Dame is an international congregation of over 2,000 women religious serving worldwide in nineteen countries.