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.
To learn more about the first forty years of the Ladies from 1934 through 1974, researched and published by members Jo D’Alelio and Elaine Nicgorski in 1974, click on the Heritage tab.
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. Current and past editions are available for viewing in the Newsletter tab.
LND/SMC/HCC also uses email communication throughout the year to keep members informed in a timely manner about programs, events, and volunteer opportunities.