Missioned to Incarnate the Love of our Good and Provident God
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    Learn how to grow your faith.
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  • Formation
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    Happy memories of the 2016 Nun Run!
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    Explore Notre Dame Learning Center, our on-site preschool.
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The Sisters of Notre Dame of California belong to an international congregation of more than two thousand Roman Catholic women religious.

Impelled by a missionary spirit, we respond to the needs of the times and share God’s compassionate love with people of all faiths and cultures, particularly those who are poor and marginalized.

Trusting in God who makes all things new, we commit ourselves to

Live incarnational spirituality

Grow in life-giving relationships

Be one in diversity.


Sponsored Institutions

Since our arrival in California in 1924, the Sisters of Notre Dame have founded and administered in more than 20 schools. Today our sponsored institutions reach students from preschool all the way through high school, and as far away as Uganda.

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Young women who are interested in learning more about women’s religious life are encouraged to schedule a visit with the sisters. We welcome women for anything from an evening of fellowship to an extended stay, and we would love to have you join us!

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Reflection is a critical part of our community life, and we hope to share some of it with you. Follow this space to keep up with Sr. Marie Paul Grech’s blog, and view clips of some the sisters’ experiences on religious life. Click below!

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News & Events

Remembering Sr. Sheila Fay

Remembering Sr. Sheila Fay

With hope that she is now enjoying eternal rest and with gratitude for her life of consecration, we announce the passing of our dear Sr. Mary Sheila Fay this morning.   Sr. Sheila had been in hospice care for a number of months and was most ready to meet…
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Founders Day: 96 years of SNDs in California!

Founders Day: 96 years of SNDs in California!

This Sunday, August 30, marks the 96th anniversary of the arrival of our 11 SND pioneers from Ohio.   As their train ambled across the country, arriving at Union Station, little did they know the future, nor the influence of the SND presence in California over the generations.  Little…
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