Kathryn Camacho's journey to become Sister Kathryn Camacho, SND, did not follow the traditional roadmap. It was a decision that needed its own time. But, as Sister celebrates 25 years as an SND, she rejoices that it was the right decision.

Find out more about Sr. Kathy's journey and ministries.

As a high school student, Teresa loved singing in the school choir and going with the group to entertain in convalescent hospitals and other places. But when the group sang at the novitiate in Saratoga, she experienced something new. "God told me I belonged there!"

Find out more about Sister and what she's doing today.

After surviving polio as a teenager, Ann knew God had something special for her life, but she would have to make a deal with her mother first.

Read about Sr. Ann's deal and her special life.

Sr. Agnes (Marie Josepha) has a slip of paper with the school, grade and dates for each school where she taught, for nearly 60 years. "These are more than my memories," she says, "these are my life. I just loved the children."

Find out more about Sister's love for children.

While serving as a missionary in Africa, Sr. Carolyn responded to a call for volunteers to go to the Sudan. Her Bishop told her plainly, "I'm sending you to Hell."

Read about Sr. Carolyn's ministry to the Lost Boys.

From the first, the international mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame with its emphasis on the goodness of God and special care for poor women and children appealed to her.

Read about Sr. Kathryn's many ministries.

"I'm helping people learn for life. Giving them survival skills. It's exciting when they start getting involved in the wider community."

Read about Sr. Katherine's passion for teaching English as a second language.

Outgoing, with a tremendous trust in people and with a great sense of humor, Sr. Susan brings many gifts and experiences to her work with the homeless.

Find out what startled Sr. Susan the first night she worked in a shelter.

As a young girl at St. Columbkille School in Los Angeles, Eloise knew that she wanted to be a Sister, "but didn't let it show too much." But she was always active, helping the Sisters teach catechism and bringing flowers and food to the sick in the parish.

Find out how a young Eloise become a Montessori champion.