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West Rittenhouse Square Our Lady of Lourdes Statue
A photo of the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes that was originally placed in the Grotto of the Notre Dame Convent's garden at West Rittenhouse Square. When the building was sold in the 1960s, the site was demolished and the statue disappeared. A note…
West Rittenhouse Square Notre Dame Convent and Academy Front
A view of the former Notre Dame Convent and Academy of Notre Dame's front entrance, located at West Rittenhouse Square. Due to the cost of maintenance and upkeep to the building, the Sisters closed the school in 1966 and sold the property in 1967.
West Rittenhouse Square Neighborhood
A view of the growing high-rises in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. The current neighborhood is populated by many high-rises.
West Rittenhouse Square Grotto
A May Procession around the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto in the convent garden at the Square. The Grotto was originally built in the 1873 and later remodeled in 1883 after Sr Julia McGroarty had a dream about the Grotto.
West Rittenhouse Square Convent Chapel
A view of the interior of the Notre Dame Convent chapel at West Rittenhouse Square.
West Rittenhouse Square Chi Rho Window
A photo of one of the stained glass windows at the Notre Dame Convent chapel at the Square.
West Rittenhouse Square Chapel Window with SND Crest
A photo of the stained glass window with the Sisters of Notre Dame crest at the convent chapel at the Square.
West Rittenhouse Square Chapel Window with Sacred Heart
A photo of a stained glass window of the Sacred Heart in the Notre Dame Convent chapel at the Square.
West Rittenhouse Square Chapel Window with Mary
A photo of an elaborate stained glass window of Mary at the Notre Dame Convent chapel at the Square.
West Rittenhouse Square Chapel Window with Lilies
A photo of a stained glass window showing lilies at the Notre Dame Convent chapel at the Square.
West Rittenhouse Square Chapel Window with Eucharist
A photo of a stained glass window of the Holy Eucharist at the Notre Dame Convent chapel at the Square.
Voeux de Julie Billiart
Le 15 octobre 1805, Julie prend le nom de Soeur Saint-Ignace, portée après le rétablissement des jésuites en 1814.
Record of St Julie's Simple Vows.
Record of St Julie's Simple Vows.
Voeux de Françoise Blin de Bourdon
Le 15 octobre 1805, Françoise prend le nom de Soeur Saint-Joseph. Co-fondatrice et deuxième supérieure générale, elle décè de le 9 février 1838.
The vow that Mother St Joseph took on October 15, 1805.
The vow that Mother St Joseph took on October 15, 1805.
Vitrail avec les armes des Blin
Vitrail avec les armes des Blin, retrouvé dans l'église de Gézaincourt. C'est de la famille paternelle de Françoise Blin de Bourdon.
Stained glass windows with the coat of arms of the Blin family, the paternal side of Mother St Joseph. It was…
Stained glass windows with the coat of arms of the Blin family, the paternal side of Mother St Joseph. It was…
Villa Julienne - Dayton, Barney-Kuntz Home Front
A view of the front of the Barney-Kuntz Home on Forest and Homewood Avenues purchased by the Sisters. The Sisters used the building as a temporary site to hold classes while they planned a larger school and convent for the growing student population.…
Villa Julienne - Dayton, Barney-Kuntz Home Back
A view of the back of the Barney-Kuntz Home on Forest and Homewood Avenues purchased by the Sisters in 1923. For a while, classes were held both at Notre Dame Academy on Franklin Street and at the Barney-Kuntz Home while construction was going on for…
Vie de Julie Billiart --Life of Julie Biliart
Manuscrit autographe de la Vie de Julie Billiart par Françoise Blin de Bourdon.
Autographed manuscript of the Life of Julie Billiart by Françoise Blin de Bourdon.
Pages 1-6, AG des SND, Namur.
Autographed manuscript of the Life of Julie Billiart by Françoise Blin de Bourdon.
Pages 1-6, AG des SND, Namur.
Vestiges du château de Bourdon
Domaine et seigneurie à la famille Blin de Bourdon depuis le Haut Moyen Age.
Entrance to the land and Chateau of the Bourdon family.
Entrance to the land and Chateau of the Bourdon family.
Timeline of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur
Timeline of the history of the Congregation, which is used in the Global Expansion section of the Heritage Centre Museum in Namur.
The Summit - Students in Science Class
A view of students at The Summit posing with science books, tools, and specimens. The Summit has a strong academic history. The course of study for The Summit Academy in 1890 for primary and grammar grades included "Steps in Science", while the High…