About Us
The Ladies of Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s College and Holy Cross College are a diverse group of accomplished women with various professional backgrounds, incredible life experiences and diverse interests. Although we represent a range of life stages, we share a common mission to nurture community through friendship. Our logo, featuring three intertwined branches, captures a sense of our organization. By establishing roots in this community, our friendships flourish and we give back through a variety of service projects.
Our year begins in late September with an Opening Reception to welcome new members and old friends alike. A Holiday Tea in December and a Spring Luncheon to honor our scholarship recipients from each school comprise our three signature events. In addition, there are programs throughout the year, Interest Groups meeting monthly and service opportunities that allow us to gather regularly to enjoy one another’s company.
We would love to have you join our community. If you have questions, we are happy to help. Contact us. Or Join now and let the fun begin!
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.