The Sisters of Notre Dame who founded and built Trinity were emblematic of Catholic religious women who took on the responsibility of building civilization through education.
Three Sisters of Notre Dame who collaborated on the founding of Trinity were visionary women and also sharp, persistent business executives.
Sister Julia McGroarty, SND, and the other SNDs who founded Trinity in 1897 were champions for women’s rights and education. On Founders Day 2017, Sisters Mary Johnson, Mary Hayes and Camilla Burns shared their reflections on the work and continuing legacy of the Founders.
Sr. Mary Johnson, SND, gave a powerful talk on Founders Day about the legacy of Sr. Julia McGroarty, SND, an immigrant woman who “built big…built beautiful…built to last” We are her heirs at Trinity.
Sister Julia McGroarty, SND, and our SND Founders continue to influence our lives and work at Trinity.