05/27/2026
For 75 years, Sr. Ernestine Havlovic, ND, has lived a life rooted in faith, community, and joyful service.
Generations of students and families across Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas know Sr. Ernestine as a beloved teacher, principal, mentor, and faithful presence. Over the course of 51 years in Catholic education, including 31 years as a principal, she touched countless lives with her compassion, humility, and dedication.
Raised on a farm in Brainard, Nebraska, as the oldest of 15 children, Sr. Ernestine’s life has always reflected the values of hard work, community, and caring for others. Even now, she continues her ministry through prayer and presence.
As we celebrate her 75th Jubilee as a Notre Dame Sister, we invite you to read her full story and join us in giving thanks for her extraordinary witness of faith and service. https://notredamesisters.org/news/sr-ernestine-havlovic-celebrates-75-years-of-faithful-service-as-a-notre-dame-sister/
