Dear Friends of the Sisters of Notre Dame,

Since the arrival in California of our pioneer sisters in 1924, the Sisters of Notre Dame founded 23 schools, and have engaged in educational and pastoral ministries in parishes in California and Africa. Linked by mission, we collaborate with other agencies on: raising awareness about global human trafficking, feeding the hungry, family literacy, detention ministry, spiritual direction, recording for the blind and dyslexic, and working to access affordable housing for low-income residents.

Our benefactors are “linked by mission” as well. Your compassion has allowed us to do God’s work on earth in the best way we know how—by bringing hope. Your contributions have been so very much appreciated, and we hope we continue to merit your support. Here are the many ways your contributions this Christmas will assist us:
• Our work in the missions here and abroad
• Providing spiritual and leadership opportunities for youth and adults
• Our inner city work with the poor, marginalized, and victimized
• Care for our Sisters of Notre Dame who are retired, ill or recuperating
• Upkeep and improvement of our facilities and programs.

May God’s goodness and provident care continue to bring you hope and joy.

With our deepest gratitude,

Sr. Mary Kristin Battles, SND                                            
Provincial Superior

Carmela Anne Burke
Director of Development