Update | February 26, 2020

“The Executive Committee of the Dominican Sisters Conference is pleased to announce that Mary Ellen O’Grady, OP (Sinsinawa) will serve as the Interim Director of the DSC as of April. She will serve in this role while a Search Committee begins its work to name a new Executive Director. The former Executive Director, Sr. Pat Farrell, OP, has taken a position at Santa Sabina Retreat Center, San Rafael, CA. Pat will conclude her DSC service March 22.”

Dominican Sisters of Adrian: Catholic Charities USA Joins Coalition to Make Housing a National Priority

“Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) joined a coalition of organizations involved in the Opportunity Starts at Home Campaign, focused on making affordable housing a national priority. Leaders of these organizations participated in a panel discussion during a special event, 'Broadening the Movement: Housing as a National Priority in 2020,' held January 16, 2020, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.”

Dominican Sisters of Amityville: Congratulations to S. Eileen Carrig Who Was Honored by Alma Mater: St. Sebastian's

“Congratulations to Amityville Dominican Sister Eileen Carrig who was recognized on January 26, 2020 at a parish Mass at St. Sebastian's Church in Brooklyn in honor of Catholic Schools Week. S. Eileen received an award for Distinguished Alumni in Education for her 58 years in the field of education.”

Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt: Siena House Celebrates 30 Years of Caring

“January 23, 2020, was a milestone for the Siena House community as they came together to celebrate their 30th Anniversary. Siena House, a ministry founded by the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, is a family shelter in the Bronx that provides transitional housing for pregnant women, as well as women with children under the age of three.”

Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt: Sister Dorothy Hall Honored

“At the Archdiocese of New York’s Annual Black History Month Mass, Sister Dorothy Hall, OP, of the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, New York, was honored as one of the inaugural recipients of the Bakhita Woman of Faith and Service Award.”

Caldwell Dominicans Develop Economic Justice Lesson Plan

“Poverty is a human rights issue and one that calls each of us to do what we can to educate others on the plight of the underserved in our society. The Caldwell Dominicans’ Economic Justice Committee of the Commission on Global Issues believes the study of economics should begin early on in students’ lives via meaningful curriculum.”

Sister Reg McKillip, OP Appointed North American Justice Promoter

“Sister Reg McKillip [Sinsinawa] was recently appointed DSI (Dominican Sisters International) North American Co-Promoter of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation by Sister Margaret Mayce, DSI International Coordinator.”

Marywood Franciscan Spirituality Center: Dominican and Franciscan Collaboration

“Marywood Franciscan Spirituality Center in Arbor Vitae, WI is one of the many places in the world where the gospel is being preached in the context of Dominican/Franciscan collaboration. Though Marywood is sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration from LaCrosse, WI, two of the staff members are Dominicans. Elizabeth Amman, OP (Grand Rapids) is the Director and Mary Ellen Green, OP (Sinsinawa) is the Director of Development.”

Maryknoll Mission Institute: 40th Anniversary of Martyrdom of Church Women in El Salvador

Please join the Maryknoll Mission Institute June 14-19, 2020, in commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Martyrdom of Church Women in El Salvador.

Dominican Institute of the Arts 2020 Gathering

The Dominican Institute for the Arts (DIA) annual gathering will be from August 3-6, 2020. Please click “Read more” to find the registration form.

Book Review of The Censored Pulpit: Julian of Norwich as Preacher

Gregory Heille, O.P. provides a review of Dr. Donyelle C. McCray’s (Yale Divinity School) recent book, The Censored Pulpit: Julian of Norwich as Preacher. Dr. McCray “writes about the spirituality of preaching with an exciting Catholic sensibility.”

Holy Land Retreat

Only a couple of days left to register for a retreat in the Holy Land June 25-July 6, 2020. “This retreat experience is for those who wish to reflect on the Scriptures while viewing the biblical landscape.” Please click “Read more” to see the flyer.