About the Author

Author Wm. Michael Hargis was educated on the primary school level by the Sisters of Notre Dame at St. John's Parish in Covington and went on to become an architect, having graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1972, and artist. His research for this book was compiled from the archival photographs and documents belonging to the Sisters of Notre Dame as well as a number of outside sources, which include Mother of God Church, the Diocese of Covington, and the Messenger newspaper.

Reviews

Title: Sisters of Notre Dame Honored in New Book
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Date: 6/20/2011 New from Arcadia Publishing and local author Wm. Michael Hargis is Covington's Sisters of the Notre Dame. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images, giving readers a unique opportunity to reconnect to the history that shaped their community. For more than 135 years, the Sisters of Notre Dame have been an integral part of the fabric of life in Northern Kentucky and the Greater Cincinnati region. Best known for their dedicated service as Catholic school teachers and administrators, the Sisters of Notre Dame have embraced numerous opportunities to minister to the people of the region and beyond. From operating orphanages, senior care centers and hospitals to medical research, foreign missions in Uganda and urban education centers in the inner city, the Sisters of Notre Dame have touched the lives of tens of thousands of people by their example of self-sacrifice and dedication to helping others. Their highly recognizable convent of St. Joseph Heights on the Dixie Highway stands as a visible reminder of the religious heritage offered to all by the Sisters of Notre Dame of the Covington Province. Highlights of the book include:
? Offers a glimpse into the private world of convent life
? Reveals interesting facts about the foundation of the Sisters of Notre Dame in Germany in 1850
? Tells the story of how Notre Dame Academy was established
? Displays many photographs that have never been published before Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or www.arcadiapublishing.com. Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America's people and places. Have we done a book on your town? Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com. ###