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Sisters of Notre Dame

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Name of Congregation: Sisters of Notre Dame

Active or contemplative: Active. 

What is the timeframe your congregation served the Diocese of Arlington?
  1974-2021

What type of ministry did your congregation carry out in the Diocese of Arlington? 

Education, parish ministries, and Hispanic ministries. 

Describe the charism of your congregation:

The charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame, a deep experience of God's goodness and provident care, manifests itself as a mission to assist all peoples to direct their lives to God in faith. We respond to the needs of the times and share God's compassionate love with people of all faiths and cultures (Constitutions of the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame 2004, nos. 1 and 3). Sent by the Church and in fidelity to our charism, we participate in the mission of Jesus Christ as a way of leading people to the fullness of human and spiritual development (Constitutions of the Sisters of Notre Dame 2004, no. 66).

Institutions in the Diocese of Arlington in which your congregation served, primarily:

  • St. Agnes, Arlington, 1974-2009: Elementary School; Kindergarten; Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Director of Religious Education 1974-1987, 1991-2002; Computer Instructor 2002-2009.
  • St. Ann, Arlington, 1974-2002: Elementary school; Kindergarten; Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Director of Religious Education 1974-2001.
  • Notre Dame Academy, Inc., Middleburg-1974-2004: Sisters of Notre Dame founded and owned high school 1965-1994; Boarding school; Board owned 1994-2004; Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (St. Stephen).
  • St. John the Evangelist, Warrenton-1974-1997: Elementary school; Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Kindergarten; Parish School of Religion Coordinator 1990-1997.
  • Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Studies in Religious Education, Middleburg-1974-1984: Sisters of Notre Dame founded school to educate teachers in religious education.
  • Sacred Heart Academy, Winchester-1974-1994: Elementary school; Kindergarten; Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Director of Religious Education 1986-1992.
  • St. Leo the Great, Fairfax-1974-1993: Elementary school; Kindergarten; Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Director of Religious Education 1976-1992.
  • St. Charles, Arlington-1974-1974: Director of Religious Education.
  • St. John the Beloved, McLean-1974-1993: Elementary school; Kindergarten; Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Director of Religious Education 1973-1976.
  • Diocesan Education Office, Arlington-1974-1984: Supervisor of Elementary Education.
  • Catholic Home Study Institute, Paeonian Springs-1984-1996: Catholic Distance Education and served as instructor.
  • Missionhurst, Arlington-1988-1990: Receptionist
  • All Saints, Manassas-1989-1999: Elementary School Principal 1990- 1996; Pastoral Minister 1989-1993; Pastoral Associate 1993-1999.
  • St. John the Apostle, Leesburg-1989-1996: Liturgy Coordinator 1989-1991; Director of Religious Education 1991-1996.
  • Hogar Hispano, Arlington-1990-1996: Managing Director 1990-1995; English as a Second Language Coordinator 1993-1996.
  • Catholic Charities at Hogar Hispano, Arlington-1996-1999: English as a Second Language Coordinator.
  • Catholic Distance University, Hamilton-1996-2015: Advisory Board Member 1996- 2002; Director of Education 2002-2007; Catechetical Programs Dean 2007-2015; Theology Instructor 2009-2012; Board Member 2011-2015
  • Catholic Charities, Arlington-1999-2000: English as a Second Language Coordinator
  • Our Lady of Lourdes, Arlington-2000-2001: Director of Religious Education

Religious from your congregation who served for a significant amount of time in the Diocese of Arlington: 

  • Sr. Mary Margaret Ann Schlather, SND: elementary school teacher, DRE, lector and eucharistic minister, and various roles at Catholic Distance University 
  • Sr. Mary Margaret Kerr, SND: elementary school teacher 
  • Sr. Mary Cecilia Liberatore, SND: teacher and administrator at Notre Dame Academy
  • Sr. Mary Johnmarie Hagan, SND: elementary school teacher
  • Sr. Mary Laura Wingert, SND: high school teacher
  • Sr. Mary Jeanine Stosik, SND: DRE
  • Sr. Mary Brady, SND: high school teacher, Hispanic ministry coordinator, and DRE
  • Sr. Mary Louise Teckman, SND: elementary school teacher and principal
  • Sr. Mary Jessica Karlinger, SND: high school teacher
  • Sr. Mary Yvonne Roscoe, SND: high school teacher
  • Sr. Paulamarie Lacy, SND: high school teacher and liturgy coordinator
  • Sr. Mary Seton Schlather, SND: high school teacher
  • Sr. Joanne Marie Zeitz, SND: resident advisor and director of Notre Dame Retreat Center
  • Sr. Mary Doreen Strahler, SND: elementary school teacher, teacher's aide, and resource teacher
  • Sr. Mary Theresa Sullivan, SND: elementary school principal and DRE
  • Sr. Therese Marie White, SND: diocesan coordinator of elementary education, principal, and pastoral care
  • Sr. Mary John Kenan Brown, SND: elementary school teacher
  • Sr. Janet Mary Schemmel, SND: high school teacher

 For more information about the Sisters of Notre Dame, visit: sndusa.org.