Hurray!!! Our God is so Good.

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In commemorating May 13, the Beatification of St. Julie Billiart, foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the sisters rolled out their drums in different parts of the country in joyful celebrations. It’s a beautiful day! Enugu Zone celebrates St. Julie’s Feast Day and appreciates teachers for all their contributions in forming children. Happy Feast Day to us Sisters!

Homily at Mass
Procession for Thanksgiving by the Sisters.
Pencil work by one of our students in Enugu State
Thanksgiving blessing during the Holy Mass

Sr. Chief Julie Ambrose giving sharing on the life of St Julie to the students and staff of NDVI also with Central House staff to mark the Feast.

Sr. Julie Ambrose with staff and students of NDVI, Jattu, Edo State
Sisters and Co-workers

Kwara zone celebrated St. Julie’s Feast day in a grand style. The celebration took place at St. John the evangelist Catholic Church, Adewole, Kwara State.

Sr. Evelyn Igbafe, Mr. Rufus Atolagbe, an Associate and a Co-worker during prayer of the faithful at Mass.
A Cross section of the Sisters during Mass at Adewole, Kwara State.
A cross section of Notre Dame Girls’ Academy, Amoyo, Kwara State.

Sisters in Kontagora diocese, Niger State and Sisters in Ogwa, Edo State are not left out in the celebration.

Sisters Theresa Dirisu and Patience Egbhetse dancing with their children during the celebration
Sisters in Ogwa cutting the celebration cake.
Pupils and students of St. Michael International school, Kontagora, Niger State.

Awards were given to some of our Co-workers for all the efforts. We are grateful to God for their generosity.

Sisters from Kuje, Abuja also joined in celebration the Feast of St. Julie Billiart.

A cross section of the sisters and friends
Two Associates, Sr. Fidelia Chukwu (middle) with some sisters and students.

Celebrating 218 years of Founding

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Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur world wide celebrates her Foundation Day. The Congregation was established on February 2, 1804 by Saint Julie Billiart and Françoise Blin de Bourdon. The Sisters in Nigeria Province had a colourful celebration.

Preparing for Renewal of Vows
Getting ready for Commitment Renewal
A cross section of Sisters and Students of Notre Dame Girls’ Academy, Amoyo
Students of Notre Dame Girls’ Academy, Amoyo during the celebration.
Sisters from different communities during the celebration