Update | September 29, 2021

Photo of the Week: Jubilee Celebration for the Archdiocese at Saint Pius Catholic Church Redwood City

On Sunday, September 19, 2021, several Dominican Sisters of San Rafael joined other women religious for the Jubilee Celebration for the Archdiocese at Saint Pius Catholic Church Redwood City for a special Mass with Archbishop Cordileone presiding.

A Remarkable Experience at the Advanced Space Academy
Charlotte Raymond, St. Mary's Dominican High School student Class of 2023, shares her experience of NASA’s Advanced Space Academy. St. Mary's Dominican High School is a ministry of the Dominican Sisters of Peace in New Orleans, LA.

Four Adrian Dominican Sisters Minister to Immigrants at Border
Four Adrian Dominican Sisters were among hundreds of U.S. Catholic Sisters to respond to the call of Catholic Charities USA and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) to serve thousands of immigrants who had crossed the U.S.-Mexico border, waiting to be placed with a family member in the United States.

Founders Day at the Amityville Dominicans Motherhouse
The Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville celebrated Founders Day Saturday, September 11th at their Motherhouse. During this celebration, the Sisters and the Dominican Family honored the legacy of the founding mothers: Josepha, Augustine, Francesca and Jacobina. After a morning Zoom presentation, there was a beautiful Liturgy in the afternoon with reflections from Fr. Ron Henery as well as Prioress Sr. Peggy McVetty.

Sisters Molly Dower and Ursula McGovern –Sisters Molly Dower and Ursula McGovern of the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, NY, enjoy a beautiful day at the Blauvelt Motherhouse with staff member, Gloria Pace, as well as Dominican College students, Darlenys and Gee.

DYM Newsletter
Catch up with Dominican Young Adult member Brooke McPherson and other news in the latest edition of Catch the Fire, the Dominican Youth Movement Newsletter.

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Sr. Barbara McEneany of the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, NY, recently participated in Dominican College's 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony, where she recalled what it was like to be on campus 20 years ago, after the attack on the World Trade Center.

Sister Spotlight: Sister Francis Mary Philipp, OP

Dominican Sister of Springfield
Sister Francis Mary’s ministry as liturgist at Sacred Heart Convent has led us all to an enhanced experience of the Divine. Associate Kara Mernaugh, experiences a peaceful environment when in our chapel, “There’s an experience that everyone is welcomed here!”

During the pandemic all of us have struggled. We are blessed when we have a supportive friend or mentor like Sister Francis Mary. She accompanies children, families, and individuals into the heart of the song, metaphorically speaking, as they grow in faith, struggle with the challenges of life, and learn to lean on God.

Learn more about Sister Francis Mary and how she became a bridge for many.

Associate Spotlight: Mary Helen Rowland

Mary Helen (Call) Rowland is a potter and second-generation Springfield Dominican Associate. “Being an associate is a true blessing in my life,” Helen said. “I have the opportunity to assist the sisters in their mission while growing in faith and life myself.”

A Springfield native, Mary Helen followed in the footsteps of her mother, Helen Call, also an associate. She connects virtually from her home in Weston, VA, and chose as her associate commitment to donate pottery for sale to sustain the ministry at Jubilee Farm.

Below are breif descriptions for upcoming events and retreats. For more information on all events, click here.

Painting Class

Tuesday, November 9

Sarah Barnes, artist and owner of Create It Art Studio in Dubuque, will guide participants in painting a snowman on wood.

On the Threshold of Three Strokes: A Simple Practice for Visual Journaling and Reflection
Wednesdays, November 3 and 17 and December 1

Artist and spiritual director Sister Stella DeVenuta, OSF, will lead a three-part series that involves combining lines and words. Similar to Chinese brush painting, participants will create three effortless strokes to evoke the essence of the three-line verses that will emerge.

Glass Art Classes
Saturday, October 23

Create your own usable glass art tray using many pieces of cut glass, pebbles, stringers, and noodles with Artist Barb McKinlay.

Exploring the Parables of Jesus
Tuesday, October 19

Jesus was a master teacher and shared with his listeners many stories of God’s reign. Sister Mary Ellen Green, OP, will explore a few of these parables and how they relate to our lives today.

Tree Ecology: Conduits to the Creator
Saturday, November 6

Tim Andrews will lead a tree walk, Tree Ecology: Conduits to the Creator, at Sinsinawa Mound. This walk will be an educational and contemplative look into the natural world of Sinsinawa Mound, with attention to the interrelationships between the plants, animals, humans, and the rest of the creatures that make up this community of life.

Natura Divina - Wild Church
Sunday, October 31

Natura Divina - Wild Church: All Hallows Eve will include fire, song, ritual, community, prayer and quiet. This outdoor, ecumenical gathering is centered on honoring the sacred time of All Hallows Eve and All Saints and All Souls— situating ourselves within the wider community of creation.

‘Doctrine of Discovery’ Workshop
Wednesday, October 20

Sister Christin Tomy, OP, will facilitate “The ‘Doctrine of Discovery,’ the Catholic Church, and Native Americans: Exploring a Path toward Truth and Healing.” Sister Christin will help to examine related questions, with the goal of deepening participants’ knowledge and commitment to justice for Native communities.