Logo for the Ladies of Notre Dame, Saint Mary's College, and Holy Cross College featuring a stylized tree with blue and maroon leaves and branches, with text emphasizing community, friendship, and service.

Three campuses. One mission.

Founded in 1934, The Ladies of Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s College and Holy Cross College is a social organization that fosters friendships and promotes life-long enrichment through educational, cultural and volunteer activities.

We welcome current and retired faculty and staff, spouses of faculty and staff, graduate students, alumnae, spouses of alumni, and other women who admire and respect the mission of the schools in the tri-campus community.

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A historic castle-like building with a prominent tower, surrounded by blooming pink magnolia trees, under a partly cloudy sky.
A brick archway with the words 'AVE CRUX SPES UNICA' on top, leading to a pathway lined with flowers and trees, with a building visible in the background.

Upcoming Events and Programs

From guest lectures to community outings and so much more, programs are offered for the entire membership throughout the academic year. By attending the monthly programs, members enjoy time together, as well as a variety of program topics and the many opportunities provided.

  • Guest Speaker

    Details coming soon!

    Speaker on a classic book! The Great Gatsby! And related Interest Group events are planned.

  • Past Event

    Cedar Grove Cemetery Historical Tour Campus of the University of Notre Dame

    A historic walking tour of Cedar Grove Cemetery located on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.  Our tour will allow us to learn more about the history of Cedar Grove Cemetery, with the original site established in 1843 through the vision of Fr. Edward Sorin, C.S.C.

  • Past Event

    Opening Reception and speaker


    Artificial Intelligence for the Common Good
    Guest Speaker: Dr. Michele Martin, Executive Director, Lucy Family Institute for Data and Society at ND

Want to get involved?

From Interest groups to service projects, there are many ways to get involved with our organization.

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Scholarship Funds

The Ladies of Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s College Scholarship supports the education of local area female students who are pursuing their undergraduate education at the University of Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s College and Holy Cross College.

Our donor’s generous contributions make a lasting impact in the lives of our students!

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Young woman with blonde hair sitting on a wooden outdoor chair, writing in a floral notebook with a pink pen, outdoors near a blurred brick building.

“I am the first in my family to graduate from high school and my goal is to be the first to graduate from college as well. This scholarship is very important to me because without it, attending college would be very difficult…Thank you again for your generosity and helping my educational dreams come true!”

- Scholarship Recipient