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Sr. Joan Curtin, CND, works for the Catechetical Office of the Archdiocese of New York, supporting catechists, catechumen, and their families, and nurturing their faith!
Sister Joan Curtin, CND
As a former teacher, campus minister, vice principal and principal in a high school, Sr. Patricia knows education is not only about academics.
Sister Patricia Ells, CND
As a nurse, Sister Janet Lawrence, CND, isn't new to compassionate care but becoming a hospital chaplain opens a new path for her to accompany the sick and heal on a different level.
Sister Janet Lawrence, CND, on becoming a chaplain
Sr. Kathleen Deignan, CND, is a teaching theologian at Iona College. She sees young people yearning for spirituality and explores with them the teachings of Thomas Merton and Thomas Berry. An accomplished musician, Sister Kathleen's own spirituality is also nourished... by song!
Spirituality and Songs, Kathleen Deignan, CND
Sr. Maria Cassano has been the Principal of St. Jean Baptiste High School in NYC for over 10 years. She speaks of the school and of liberating education.
Sister Maria Cassano, CND
In this #Nunday video, Sister Sue shares what she loves most about being a sister and being part of an unfolding story.
Sister Susan Kidd, CND
Sr. Nancy Downing, CND, talks about the "Covenant House" which offers integrated services to homeless youth in NYC. She speaks of hope, and love!
Sister Nancy Downing, CND
Every day is a new adventure for Sister Jackie who sets out with Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys by her side!
Sister Jaculyn Hanrahan, CND, Current Ministry
Sister Regina had a strong desire to be like Mary; she found Sisters who opted to live as Mary did on Earth.
Sister Regina Kwanyuy Somirla, CND
Sister Libby Osgood, novice, brings her own gifts to religious life, following the footsteps of the "fearless" Marguerite Bourgeoys, learning to be present, meeting the needs... which can include fixing the kitchen sink!
Sister Elizabeth (Libby) Osgood, novice
Sister Peggy Doyle, CND, reveals there is no straight path to a religious vocation... but there are steps in discerning whether this is the right life choice for you.
Sister Peggy Doyle, CND
As a teenager and later, as a young adult, Sister Maco found she connected with Marguerite Bourgeoys, sharing a desire to care for families and a compassionate heart.
Sister Immacolata Maco Casseta, CND
Sister Marilyn von Zuben, CND, went to Cameroon where she was hoping to find a ministry helping women. There were many needs, and many ways to help for those willing to "step out!"
Sister Marilyn von Zuben, CND - Missionary in Cameroon from 1992 to 2010
Sister Susan Kidd, CND, describes how her role at the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre is about Visitation, and the charism of Marguerite Bourgeoys.
Sister Susan Kidd, CND
Sister Patricia McCarthy, CND, acquired a taste for social justice at a young age and taught traumatized children for years, before going on the road advocating peace and non-violence. She is now back in classroom, sharing her love of God and God's love for His children.
Sister Patricia McCarthy, CND
Sister Jewel Renna, CND, explains we are all called to a special relationship with God - not just vowed religious but the laity, too! She also reminds us that marriage is a beautiful vocation.
Sister Jewel Renna, CND, on Baptismal call († 2019)
Sister Marilyn von Zuben, CND, shares her experience for some 10 years as a missionary and a teacher in Japan. She taught, but also learned!
Sister Marilyn von Zuben, CND - Missionary in Japan from 1963 to 1976
Sister Marilyn von Zuben, CND, came back to Canada in 2010 after many years of mission in Cameroon; her mission life continues as she serves with refugees and women who are experiencing difficulties.
Sister Marilyn von Zuben, CND
Marguerite Bourgeoys, patron saint of Home Economics?
At the age of 93, Sister Madelyn Brennan moves back to Canada after 63 years of mission in Japan.
Sister Madelyn Brennan, CND († 2021)
Sister Patricia Smith taught in many PEI schools and worked in PEI parishes - she now enjoys "retirement"... in PEI!
Sister Patricia Smith, CND
Sister Catherine Smith was a teacher, a librarian, a parish assistant... Like Marguerite Bourgeoys, she likes going out to people!
Sister Catherine Smith, CND
Sister Réjeanne Bourque,, CND, taught and was very active in parish ministry for many years; she remains engaged and involved, teaching, caring, being a loving presence.
Sister Réjeanne Bourque, CND († 2021)
Sister Bernadette Gallant, CND, came to parish ministry at an exciting time - right after Vatican II. She speaks of "walking in the presence of God" with a compassionate heart.
Sister Bernadette Gallant, CND
After many years as a teacher Sister Charlotte Lockhart, CND, remained involved in parish ministry; she now lives in a home for seniors where she shares her love of Marguerite Bourgeoys.
Sister Charlotte Lockhart, CND
Sister Eleanor McCloskey, CND, has always loved to learn and she shares her many passion with young and old!
Sister Eleanor McCloskey, CND
Sister Simone Abbass, CND, is the local leader of a Congrégation de Notre-Dame community in Sydney. From her teaching days to her current ministry in leadership, her relationship to Marguerite Bourgeoys has evolved.
Sister Simone Abass, CND
Sister Leona Smith, CND, tells us how the mission of the Cancer Centre at Holy Redeemer Convent pursues Marguerite Bourgeoys’s by “Going to those in need”.
Sister Leona Smith, CND
Sister Margaret A. MacDonell was brought-up speaking Gaelic. She speaks of her love of the language and the value of internationality which was dear to Marguerite Bourgeoys and remains so with her Sisters today.
Sister Margaret A. MacDonell, CND
A proud "home-economian" from St. FX University, Sister Helen Aboud, CND, († 2022) claims Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys as the first Home Economics teacher!
Sister Helen Aboud, CND († 2022)
Sister Claire Beaton, CND, shares some of her challenges and blessings as a teacher, school principal, and as part of her marriage tribunal ministry.
Sister Claire Beaton, CND
For two summers now, sister Louise Finn has volunteered at Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, where she encounters great Visitation moments.
Sister Louise Finn, CND
Sister Maureen Lamarche, CND, has been in Japan for the past 46 years. She talks about the Congregation history in the land of the Land of the Rising Sun, her mission and her vocation.
Sister Maureen Lamarche, CND
The path to a religious vocation can take many different turns: Sister Karen Kelly, CND, first obtained a masters in physics before saying "yes" to the "Physicist Extraordinaire".
Sister Karen Kelly, CND
Appalachian Faith and Ecology Center Director Sister Jaculyn Hanrahan discusses the link between Catholic faith and ecology. She introduces us to some of the social justice issues faced by the people of the area and reads from the "People's Pastoral of the Catholic Committee of Appalachia".
Sister Jaculyn Hanrahan, CND
Sister Rebecca McKenna, CND, talks about "The Small Plot" land project and its four foci: contemplation, working the land, education and, environmental advocacy.
Sister Rebecca McKenna, CND
For the past 20 years Sister Shelley Grant has lived and worked with the people of the First Nations. She talks about her mission and her great love for the people.
Sister Shelley Grant, CND
Sister Kathleen Duffin speaks proudly of her Irish heritage and sings for us!
Sister Kathleen Duffin
Sister Catherine Molloy, CND, missionary in Cameroon, on the multiple aspects of mission: social justice, access to water, education... life!
Sister Catherine Molloy
Sister Janet Lawrence, CND, on Internationality and coming to religious life from and American background.
Sister Janet Lawrence, CND, on Internationality
Sister Claudia on consecrated life (Spanish with English Subtitles).
Sister Claudia on Consecrated Life
Sister Lorraine Costello, CND, talks about finding her own vocation.
How did you find out about your own vocation?
Sister Susan Kidd, CND presents her Ministry as a university chaplain at UPEI www.cnd-m.org
Sister Susan Kidd, CND on campus
(Spanish with English Subtitles) Interview with Sister Silvia Leticia Corea Sagastume, CND
Sister Silvia Leticia Corea Sagastume, CND
Sister Shelley Grant talks about her new Ministry in the South Okanogan region. www.cnd-m.org
Sister Shelley Grant, CND
Ask Sister - Motherhouse Road Trip with the Congregation of Notre Dame, Prince Edward Island, Canada: Topics: unexpected call from God, discernment doubts, liberation and education, Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys, Pentecost spirituality [listen]
[…] “I asked ‘Marguerite, what am I doing here?’ The response came when a flood of deep peace and a thrust of energy entered me…” [read]
[…] “‘I will marry the poorest man in the world. The only request I will make of him is that he love me unconditionally. Nothing else will matter.’ She smiled back at me…” [read]
[…] “‘Nobody will force me to enter… I am FREE… The decision is mine. Become a religious? I should! I MUST! I WILL!’ From that day to this, there has been no turning back…” [read]
[…] “It was the first step toward my new spiritual life: recognizing with all my heart that I had been chosen, that I was a child of God, I was worthy in His eyes and that He loved me.…” [read]
[…] “‘I would like to be a nun so that I would be sure to get to heaven.’ This was about the extent of my knowledge of nuns then and up until a very few years ago…” [read]
[…] “In the CND Sisters I met there and afterwards, I saw women who were loving, kind and joyful. I felt at home with them, found a kindred spirit with them, and decided that religious life could be a way for me to love God and others more fully.”… [read]
[…] “I did not see bright lights or hear voices (that would be scary!). But the more I spent time with the sisters, the more at home I felt, the more I could see myself as a Sister…” [read]
[…] “I made the decision to join a community rather quickly. The truth is that while I had thought about religious life for a few years, (along with a lot of other things…” [read]
[…] “I asked myself: ‘What do I want to be when I grow up...?’ The first thing that came to my mind was: ‘I will never enter a religious order because it’s dull!’…” [read]
“I first learned about the CND from the bulletin board at Saint Ignatius Church, the Jesuit Church in Yotsuya, Tokyo. There I saw some information about a vocation retreat…” [read]
