Honoring the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur
Founders™ Week is an annual celebration at Emmanuel honoring the founding of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur by St. Julie Billiart in 1804 and the founding of 51¶¯Âþ by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1919. This week-long series of events includes a Founders™ Week Liturgy, engaging lectures, and reflection-based activities for the community to share in the mission of St. Julie and the charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.