Missioned to Incarnate the Love of our Good and Provident God
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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

Sr. Antonine Celebrates 90 years!

Sr. Antonine Celebrates 90 years!

Please join the Sisters of Notre Dame in California (and Uganda) in wishing Sr. Antonine a Happy 90th Birthday. Check out the awesome tribute from her former students and the Ugandan Sisters who Sr. Antonine prays for daily! https://vimeo.com/481008883
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Sr. Francelia Celebrates 103 Years!

Sr. Francelia Celebrates 103 Years!

Sr. M. Francelia Klingshirn was born in 1917 in Elyria, Ohio, and she was first introduced to the Sisters of Notre Dame in elementary school. At the age of 17, during her senior year of high school, she entered the community as a postulant in Cleveland. After many…
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