by Mikaela Vanmoorleghem | Mar 6, 2025 | Front Page
The origins of the IHM Congregation can be traced back to a log cabin in Monroe, Michigan. It was there that Reverend Louis Florent Gillet, a Redemptorist missionary, having searched in vain for religious to teach the spiritually and educationally abandoned immigrants...
by Mikaela Vanmoorleghem | Mar 6, 2025 | Front Page
Josephine Meagher: Immigrant. Orphan. Dominican. Founder. Forged in displacement, suffering, and grief. On this first day of Catholic Sisters Week—also International Women’s Day—we honor one of our founding sisters and celebrate her remarkable courage, which became...
by Mikaela Vanmoorleghem | Mar 6, 2025 | Front Page
Sandy Howe’s ministry is one of accompaniment, advocacy, and unwavering dedication. As the coordinator of the Newcomers Transitions Program, she walks alongside refugee families and asylum seekers, helping them navigate the complexities of adjusting to life in the...
by Mikaela Vanmoorleghem | Mar 6, 2025 | Front Page
Sr. Theresa Maly’s journey into the movement to abolish the death penalty began years ago within the Notre Dame community. During summer gatherings and assemblies, discussions on social injustices resonated deeply. The issue of the death penalty, in particular,...
by Mikaela Vanmoorleghem | Mar 6, 2025 | Front Page
In December 1917, Father Edward Flanagan opened his heart and his home to five homeless boys, providing them with care, comfort, and the love they desperately needed. As his mission grew, he recognized the need for compassionate caregivers who could offer the warmth...
