About Us
Founded in 1934, The Ladies of Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s College and Holy Cross College is a non-profit organization that champions the social connections of its members and promotes life-long enrichment through educational, cultural, and volunteer activities. It is administered solely by volunteers.
Each year, our activities reflect those of current interest within the tri-campus community. Some annual events include our Opening Reception in September welcoming new members and old friends; a Holiday Tea; a Spring Reception honoring our scholarship recipients at each school. In addition, we host numerous activities planned by different Interest Groups, and encourage service and volunteerism.
We come from many backgrounds, speak many languages and are in various stages of life, but we share a common mission – nurturing community through friendship. We feel that our logo, featuring three intertwined tree branches, captures a sense of our organization. By establishing roots in this community, our friendships flourish and we give back through our service.
A 90+ Year Legacy
During the spring meeting in May 2023, a Heritage Committee was formed to explore our history and create ways to recognize our 90th anniversary. Ninety years is an impressive milestone, especially when you consider the changes to women’s roles over this time period. As roles have evolved, so too has our organization, and yet we continue to thrive as a group for women who support our motto of Friendship, Community and Service.
Our Newsletter
The Ladies Newsletter was first published in 1966. Its first editors were Lillian Fahey and Eva Eliel. Called The Distaff, it came out “more or less monthly,” as it was the sole method of communication available to its members with the exception of the telephone chain. Now called The Kaleidoscope, the newsletter is published four times per year. LND/SMC/HCC members have a choice of receiving a printed copy of the newsletter (via USPS or Campus mail) or a digital copy via email.
LND/SMC/HCC also uses email communication throughout the year to keep members informed in a timely manner about programs, events, and volunteer opportunities.
You can learn more about our organization by checking out our current and previous newsletter editions on our Newsletter page.