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Mission
Our Charism

The Sisters of Notre Dame share in the special gifts of the Holy Spirit given to St. Julie Billiart for the church and all humankind. We recognize this charism as a deep experience of God's goodness and provident care, leading us to turn to God our good Father and impelling us to proclaim his goodness to others in apostolic service.

 

Constitutions, Article 2
 
General Chapter Statement 2004

We are women disciples of Jesus --
sent as an international congregation
into our One World.

Our love for Jesus
and His mission compels us:
Srs. Prabha and Julie Marie visit

To nuture communities
of reconciliation and nonviolence

To choose to live with less in solidarity
with our sisters and brothers
who struggle for life and dignity
To renew our missionary spirit and outreach, empowering persons who
are poor and marginalized, especially women and children

To network among ourselves
and with others for justice and peace

To reverence creation and to work
to restore its balance and beauty

 Sr. Bernadette with a friend and her friend's baby