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Sister Mary Karlynn Werth’s job as “house administrator” keeps her busy maintaining the Provincial House in Thousand Oaks, California where she lives. She and her small staff keep the convent clean and in proper working order year-round, doing everything from carpet cleanings to elevator repairs. Recently she took…

Notre Dame Academy (NDA) in West Los Angeles, California, honors one alumna and one graduating senior each year with the Sister Mary Aloysia Service in Education Award, created in 2002. The award is given to “A woman of faith who exemplifies a spirit of service and cooperation and…

The Sisters of Notre Dame proudly celebrated the success of La Reina High School in Thousand Oaks, California, which was founded by the sisters in 1964. La Reina was recently named a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School; an honor given to just 50 private schools in the nation…

This SATURDAY, November 23, the Sisters of Notre Dame will host a retreat titled "Mary in our Life" from 9am to 3pm at Notre Dame Center in Thousand Oaks. If you'd like to join us for a day of reflection, prayer, discussion and fellowship, please contact Sister Val…

Care for the Earth - Awakening the Dreamer Symposium by the Pachamama Alliance What: This year Sisters of Notre Dame are hosting a workshop on environmental conservation for sisters, associates and friends. This event is free. When: Sunday afternoon, November 17, 2013 from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. Where: The cafeteria at Notre Dame Academy in…

On October 1, we celebrated the 163rd anniversary of the founding of the religious community: the Sisters of Notre Dame of Coesfeld, Germany. A little bit of the story… We begin with Hilligonde Wolbring.  By the time she was seven, both of Hilligonde’s parents and a baby brother had…

The following article is from the La Reina website, courtesy of Sister Mary Lisa Megaffin. La Reina High School has been selected as a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education. This is the highest national award that a school can receive. Arne…

Over the weekend, three Sisters of Notre Dame were busy picking fruit in a private orchard in Camarillo. They were volunteering for the Food Forward program, which gathers volunteers to pick excess produce to donate to local agencies. Lots of local property owners have more produce on their property than…

Year of Faith Event: Aging With Grace  Monday, September 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Year of Faith Event: Women's Retreat Saturday, October 19 from 12:00 pm. to 5:00 p.m. Rite of Acceptance and Welcome (RICA) Sunday, November 3 Year of Faith Event: Men's Retreat Saturday, November…