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DSA holds First Assembly and Elects Inaugural Executive Team
On Saturday, June 14, sisters from the congregations of Amityville, Blauvelt, Caldwell, Hope, and Sparkill came together for the first Assembly of the newly formed Dominican Sisters Association (DSA) in Blauvelt, NY. This historic gathering marked the beginning of a new collaborative chapter among these congregations, rooted in a shared Dominican charism and a commitment to deepen […]
Register for DSC Encuentro 2025!
DSC Encuentro 2025 is now open! Here is the registration link: https://reg.nixmeetings.com/dscencuentro25 General Information about DSC Encuentro 2025 – 90th Anniversary Registration by NIX – (NIX manages both meeting registration and hotel reservation). For registration questions please contact NIX representative, Michelle Welter at 314-645-1455 (office) or mwelter@nixmeeting.com Dates October 7–12, 2025 – for Leaders Arrivals: Tuesday, October 7 (afternoon) […]
HOPE/ESPERANZA 2025
Sacrofano, Rome. There are around 300 sisters joining the Hope/Esperanza gathering. It’s incredible to see such a diverse group, with sisters under 65 representing all six continents – 190 are attending in person, and the rest are connecting with us online. At HOPE 2025, this global sisterhood is coming together to explore our lives, our future, and the […]
DSC in the News
The Dominican Sisters Conference (DSC) was recently featured in two Miami Herald articles highlighting the historic moment of the new pope’s election. In ‘Totally stunned.’ New pope a happy shock for Miami’s Catholic leaders, faithfuland ‘Let’s build bridges.’ Many Miami Catholics hope conclave continues legacy of Francis, DSC leadership and presence in Rome were recognized as part […]
DSIC 10th Assembly
The Dominican Sisters International Conference (DSIC) held its 10th Assembly in person in Rome from May 11th to 16th. The gathering, entitled “Widows & Midwives… Where Past & Future Meet…”, brought together 125 prioresses, delegates, and guests representing the 144 Dominican Sisters member congregations from five continents. The days were filled with inspiring and hopeful […]
Welcome Pope Leo XIV!
Welcome, Pope Leo XIV! With deep joy and heartfelt prayer, we welcome Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, OSA, as the newly elected Shepherd of the global Catholic Church. Rooted in the spirit of synodality, humility, and pastoral presence, Pope Leo XIV brings decades of rich experience—as a missionary, bishop, and most recently, as Prefect […]