SISTER OF NOTRE DAME

Sister of Notre Dame –  Sister Julie-Marie St. John, S.N.D.                                                                            “Called for joy; called for love; called to share our experience of God’s goodness”

Foundresses:  Hilligonde Wolbring  (Sister Maria Aloysia)                                                                                               Elizabeth Kuhling  (Sister Maria Ignatia)

Place:  Coesfeld, Germany

Year:  1850 A.D.

Her Charism:  In the spirit of St. Julie Billiart and her foundresses, Hilligonde Wolbring and Elizabeth Kuhling, this Sister of Notre Dame proclaims God’s Goodness and Provident Care in apostolic service to all mankind.  Enriched by creative fidelity and energized with life-giving hope, she is moved to compassionate love for others, especially poor children.  Under the protection of Our Lady, education of the youth at all levels has always been her main apostolate.  Other ministries include care of the sick together with charitable activities and domestic work.  This Sister has one aim, one intent, and one goal before her eyes – God.          “God is caring and good – even in pain and suffering.  He holds us by the hand.” – Sr. M. Ignatia