Welcome to The Ladies of Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s College and Holy Cross College, an organization which just celebrated its 90th year! Our mission is to assist and serve as a connection for women affiliated with Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s College and Holy Cross College. If you are new to the area or here temporarily and need support or referrals, our organization is a wealth of resources! If you have lived in the area for a long time or just retired and are looking to meet interesting women, we are here for you!
We have many opportunities for members to enjoy activities together and to strengthen bonds within our community through service. This group has always been a strong support network for its members, and the community through good and bad times. We are proud of this long history!
My roots to the tri-campus community run deep: I am the middle of three generations of Saint Mary’s College alumnae; my SMC daughter also has a master’s degree from Notre Dame; my husband, son, and many extended family members are Notre Dame graduates; my husband and I, collectively, have worked at all three Holy Cross institutions.
I have been a member of LND/SMC/HCC since 1989 when I returned to South Bend and began a rewarding 31-year career in the Advancement division at Saint Mary’s. As I anticipated retirement in May 2020, I decided to get more involved in the organization. I knew that LND/SMC/HCC would provide the perfect social outlet where I could make friends in my retirement years with smart, interesting, creative, and faith-filled women.
I invite you to join us! It’s a great way to make new friends and get involved in the community.
To register as a new or renewing member and enjoy the many benefits of membership, click on Membership and choose one of the registration options.
Contact us at ndsmc1934@gmail.com with any questions you may have.
Addie Stefanac Cashore (SMC 1970)
President 2024-2025