Missioned to Incarnate the Love of our Good and Provident God
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    Happy memories of the 2016 Nun Run!
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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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News & Events

Remembering Sr. M. Therese Ann Lynch

Remembering Sr. M. Therese Ann Lynch

With gratitude for her life of consecration, we announce the passing of Sr. M. Therese Ann Lynch in Chardon, Ohio on May 4. Sr. Therese Ann entered the community in 1946, and as a second-year novice began teaching kindergarten and first grade. In 1957, Sr. Therese Ann was…
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Mental Health 101

Mental Health 101

Mental Health 101: Navigating the Mental Health MazeA panel of mental health professionals will discuss education, awareness, support and resourcesFollowed immediately after by a Mental Health Support MassSaturday, May 4, 9:00 -11:00 a.m. at St. Julie Billiart Parish Hall2475 Borchard Rd., Newbury Park
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Embracing our shared future: we are better together

Embracing our shared future: we are better together

Several years ago, Jack Johnson popularized the song, "We Are Better Together." And this is in fact what the Sisters of Notre Dame are finding as plans unfold for the joining of the four provinces into one province in the United States in 2020. In this photo, Sr.…
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Preparing for Perpetual Profession in Kenya

Preparing for Perpetual Profession in Kenya

Sr. Kathleen Burns recently shared this message: "I am on my way back to Rome after three weeks in Kenya working with our Sisters preparing for Perpetual Profession. Thought you might like to see them. If you knew them, you would love them as I do!" Follow this…
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