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Dominican Sisters of Springfield: ‘Dominican Sisters Say Forgo Violent Rhetoric, Break Cycle of Violence with Iran’
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"Promoters of Justice for Dominican Sisters and Brothers nationwide call upon the U.S. Government to forgo ‘violent rhetoric and preparations for retaliatory attacks’ against Iran. A statement released [Monday], on the Feast of Epiphany, says it is ‘critical that the circle of violence be broken and alternative and peaceful pathways to resolving the conflict be found.’" |
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Dominican Sister of Adrian Patricia Erickson, OP, Spends Saturdays Treating People Seeking Asylum
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"As a nurse practitioner, Sister Patricia Erickson, OP, sees special patients every Saturday: people seeking asylum in the United States, but staying in shelters in Tijuana, Mexico, while awaiting their asylum hearing. She is among many health care workers and other concerned individuals who volunteer their time with Refugee Health Alliance." |
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Dominican Charism Initiative
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How do we pass on the Dominican charism at this crucial moment in our history? How do we create new, relevant expressions of the Dominican charism to ensure its ongoing vitality through the formation of present and future generations of sisters and lay partners? These questions have driven the work of the Dominican Charism Initiative this past year.” |
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Dominican Sisters of San Rafael "Win Permit Extension to House Homeless at Convent"
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"The Dominican Sisters have secured a permit that allows the nuns to continue housing two homeless families in their San Rafael convent." Proud to partner with Homeward Bound of Marin and meet this important need in our community. “We’re absolutely thrilled,” said Sr. Joan Hanna, who manages the program. “This space that was, in a sense, surplus for us is being utilized in such a wonderful way.” |
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Dominican Sisters of Amityville: St. John's Hand-Written Bible Brings Back Good Memories
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Recently, a copy of the Handwritten and hand-illustrated St. John's Bible visited the Amityville Motherhouse and brought back memories of when one of our sisters saw it before it was sent off to print. |
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Siena Retreat Center: Summer Silent Directed Retreats
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Siena Retreat Center, located on the shores of Lake Michigan in Racine, Wisconsin, offers a variety of summer silent directed retreats and has openings for June and July 2020. For more information visit their website at https://www.sienaretreatcenter.org/ or call 262-898-2590. “Come to the Water” this summer and be refreshed! |
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