Rooted in the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Lancaster, Ohio, Bridges Ministry exists to connect the local Church with Catholic ministries worldwide. We strive to weave bonds of faith, friendship, and hope that strengthen the Body of Christ, fostering unity in a shared mission of service.

We Seek To:
Sister Christine Syombua’s Message to the Basilica Community
Sharing an update on the mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame in Tanzania and their partnership with the Bridges Ministry of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption, Lancaster, Ohio, October 25, 2026.
Our Latest Project – Donate Now
Tanzania Dormitory Campaign Update — A Milestone Reached We are grateful to share an important milestone in our Tanzania Dormitory Campaign. Thanks to your generosity—and the recent $60,000 transfer to…
Bridges Ministry Sends $30,000 to Support the Osotwa Boarding School
At our most recent Bridges Ministry meeting, the team, together with Monsignor Craig R. Eilerman, voted unanimously to send $30,000 to the Sisters of Notre Dame in Simanjiro, Tanzania, continuing…
A Gift of Water, A Gift of Timing
With Support from the Conrad N. Hilton Fund for Sisters When the Sisters of Notre Dame in Tanzania prayed for help, they asked God for the resources to drill a…
A Home in Progress: Welcoming the First Boys to Osotwa
On a bright day in Loiborsiret, Tanzania, the Sisters of Notre Dame gathered with students and community members to inaugurate the new boy’s dormitory at Osotwa Primary Boarding School. Though…
Current Projects:
Rebuilding Hope in Muriet
Zinduka Juhodi Nursery – A Place for the Youngest Learners In 2023, a powerful storm struck Muriet, Tanzania, leaving the Zinduka Juhodi Nursery—built in 2004—cracked, sinking, and unsafe. The building…
Water Project: Helping the Sisters of Notre Dame in Tanzania
A Thank You Video from the Sisters of Notre Dame in Maasai Land Simanjiro, TanzaniaThis video was created in October 2025Borehole water connection for SimanjiroSimanjiro district is in Manyara region…







