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

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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Looking ahead to 2020

Looking ahead to 2020

Dear Friends, Embrace change--it is the only constant in life. As we daily experience the reality of change in nature and in our spiritual journeys, it also shapes the social groupings that are the fabric of society. With this background, the Sisters of Notre Dame are excited to…
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NUN RUN TEAM STANDINGS as of Friday, Jan. 25

NUN RUN TEAM STANDINGS as of Friday, Jan. 25

Congratulations to the top teams in the Fifth Annual Nun Run, as of Friday, January 25. #1 - St. Jude the Apostle #2 - Notre Dame Learning Center Preschool #3 - SND Associates & Friends #4 - SPBS Bears (St. Paschal Baylon School) #5 - Horan Sisters &…
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Praying for blessings on World Youth Day

Praying for blessings on World Youth Day

The Sisters of Notre Dame join Catholics around the world as we together pray for blessings on the 2019 World Youth Day. Merciful Father, You call us to live our lives as a way of salvation. Help us to recall the past with gratitude, to embrace the present…
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