Angels have no gender, although the three most famous angels have masculine names—Gabriel, Raphael, and Michael. Although some people give their guardian angel a name, I never have. But if I’d give a name, I will call her “Val, my pal.” Why would I give her my name in shortened

On October 1, 1850, two young teachers in Coesfeld, Germany, Hilligonde Wolbring and Elisabeth Kühling became Sister Maria Aloysia and Sister Mary Ignatia, respectively. Thus the Sisters of Notre Dame began their witness of God’s goodness and providence care. Now 176 years later their charism continues in the lives of