It has been my joy to minister for twelve years with our SND Associates. Associates are lay women and men who desire to live out the charism, spirituality, and mission of our congregation in their own lives. At this point, I am both a co-director of the Associates with Sr. Mary John Paul Bobak and [...]
When I entered the Sisters of Notre Dame more than fifty years ago, I never dreamt that I’d serve God and God’s people in so many ways. Each ministry has enriched me and given me many joys. I’ve served as an elementary teacher, a Faith Formation catechist, a principal, a Director of Religious Education, a [...]
In my present ministry I teach third grade and have my own homeroom at Metro Catholic School in Cleveland. I love the children and I love teaching! Last year I was a second and third grade team teacher at Metro Catholic School. My life before entering the Sisters of Notre Dame was rich and full. [...]
I have two wonderful ministries: I write for publication and I give talks and retreats all over the country. These two ministries are a perfect balance for me. The writing nourishes the “hermit” in me, that is, the Melannie who is naturally drawn to silence, solitude, and reflection. The giving of talks and retreats feeds [...]
Minister with the Sick and Elderly in Winter Garden, Florida. “There’s gotta be more to life than this!” helped push me to the convent! It sustains me now in ministry with people who are elderly, sick, dying –and their loved ones. As “Sister Mary Gene Frances” I was a teacher and counselor in schools for [...]
Metro Catholic School in Cleveland, Ohio, has been described in many ways: a safe place where creative learning takes place the Miracle on 54th Street the poster child for clustering the place where dreams are empowered It is a privilege to be the Director of such a school. I believe that my experiences as a [...]
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