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Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur
Unique program brings sisters, students together at MND
By Walt Schaefer For The Catholic Telegraph Sister of Notre Dame de Namur Damienne Grismer plans to learn how to knit. “These girls are going to make me,” said Sister Damienne with a laugh. “A lot of my fellow sisters doubt I’ll knit, that it’s ever going to happen. But, …
Mother and grandmother recalls journey to religious life
By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph As a young girl growing up in Mexico City, Sister of Notre Dame de Namur Cristina Garces dreamt of becoming a doctor and a missionary, of traveling the world to help others in need. She came to realize, though, that her plan wasn’t …
Sister Rose Ann advocates for athletes at Xavier University
By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph Xavier University’s student athletes are known for their skills on the court and field. Their prowess also extends to academics: XU boasts a 97 percent graduation rate among all sports teams, which is 12th in the nation and first in the Big East, and …
‘Power Inspires Progress’ gathers people around table
By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph From the outside, Venice on Vine looks pretty much like any other pizza place. But, on a damp, chilly day as one steps from the crowded streets of Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine into the warmth of the restaurant, there is an unmistakable sense of hospitality …
Tree-planting event honors memory of Sister Dorothy Stang
Press Release Tiny seedlings and a prayer service have grown together to form an annual remembrance of Notre Dame de Namur Sister Dorothy Stang, who was killed in the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil while protecting the rights of indigenous farm families. Stang was a Dayton, Ohio native but a naturalized …
City Council unanimously declares Cincinnati ‘immigrant friendly’
By John Stegeman The Catholic Telegraph After hearing directly from immigrants and advocates during public comments, Cincinnati City Council unanimously passed a resolution recognizing the council’s commitment to improving the lives of immigrants and fostering civility and respect for those immigrants living in Cincinnati. The resolution, sponsored by Vice Mayor …
Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur recognize Dayton educator
Friday, April 24, 2009 DAYTON DEANERY — The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur recently presented the community’s prestigious “Educating for Life” award to Dayton educator Charlene C. Wheeler. Wheeler is director of guidance and assessment at Chaminade-Julienne High School in Dayton.