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
ND Network - Spring 2009
 Welcome to the first edition of our combined publication, the “ND Network.” By bringing together the former Advancement Office “Netmaker” and the Mission Office “Trunkline,” we hope to give you an expanded and more in-depth experience of our life and ministry as Sisters of Notre Dame of the Chardon, Ohio Province, and to share with you the ways in which you participate with us in our mission to witness God’s goodness and provident care in today’s world. Click here to view the Spring 2009 edition.
Clean Water Act
In this Year of the River,
now is the tim e for each of us to help restore the Clean Water Act. It’s easy! Contact your congress person by clicking on www.nrdc.org. At the homepage action section, click on “Tell your senators to save our waterways from uncontrolled pollution” and add your name in support of Senate Bill 787.
 We Welcome You
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.
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August 1 - Workshop on Immigration
Recent developments in our country’s immigration laws and border patrol have drawn national attention to issues of immigration. The American Bishops have launched a campaign to reform immigration laws. To find out what is broken in the system and what you can do, come to a Workshop on Immigration.
The keynote presenter, David Wolfe Leopold, is president of American Immigration Lawyers Association. A panel will discuss relevant issues, and witnesses will relate their experiences. Refreshments. Bring a friend.
When:
August 1: 12:45-4:30 p.m.
Where:
Notre Dame Educational Center
The workshop is free and open to the public. Call 440-279-1116 or e-mail hlkist@ndec.org to register.
Sponsored by the SND Multicultural Committee
Summer Volunteer
Opportunities with the SND’s
This summer the Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon, Ohio will offer two weeklong volunteer programs.  We will return to Blessing House, a crisis care center for children. (Aug. 2-7 2009). We are also excited to invite women to join us for an immersion in justice, service, and pilgrimage in Washington, D.C. (July 3-11 2009). For more information or to register, click here or contact Sr. Kathleen Hine by emailing khine@ndec.org or call 440-279-1194.
Save the Date!
47th Annual BBQ/Boutique
Sunday, September 20, & 27
Noon to 5:00 P.M., Rain or shine!
What is Human Trafficking?
Human trafficking is a modern-day form of slavery. Victims of human trafficking are subjected to force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of sexual exploitation or forced labor. Victims are young children, teenagers, men and women. Trafficking is a federal crime but its very nature makes it difficult to detect. To learn more about the specific involvement of the Sisters of Notre Dame, click here.
 Notre Dame India Mission - Celebrating 60 Years
On October 31, 1949 our first six American missionaries arrived in Jamalpur to begin our mission work in India. Now, 60 years later, our 270+ Indian Sisters are carrying on the work in India and Africa. With the support of our generous donors, our missionaries touch the lives of tens of thousands each day through education, health care, social work, and spirituality. Please join us in thanking our good God for 60 years of blessings.
 SND Prayer Line
Are you in need of prayer?
Know that our sisters in Assisted Living and Health Care dedicate time each day to receive calls and pray for your intentions. Over 8,000 calls have already been directed to us and have been individually remembered to our Good God. Our telephone number is 440-279-1163. Sisters will receive your calls from 10:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Monday through Friday. When there is no one on the line during weekends and holidays, you can still phone us and leave your request on our answering service. Messages will be picked up each day and intentions placed on our prayer table. We look forward to praying for you and holding your needs and concerns in our hearts. May God continue to bless each of you and your families.
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Featured Website of the Week: Notre Dame Skills Lab
Notre Dame Skills Lab exemplifies the c harism 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.
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)
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