International Dominican Youth Movement Meeting Recap
To praise, to bless, to preach: the powerful motto of the Dominican Order has been ingrained in my spirit since my time as a student at Mount Saint Dominic Academy. Through my years at the Mount, and then at Caldwell University, I had the privilege of attending the high school and college preaching conferences, later becoming a founding member of the Caldwell DYA group, Flames of Hope.
La Suora Trâm Bùi emette i voti perpetui come Suora Domenicana della Pace
The Dominican Sisters of Peace and our Church were blessed by the Perpetual Profession of Vows of Marie Trâm Bùi, OP, at the Columbus Motherhouse Chapel on August 9, 2026.
Dominicans Get Together at the LCWR 70 Anniversary
On August 13th, 103 members of the Dominican family gathered for a reception sponsored by the Dominican Sisters Conference (DSC) at the LCWR 70th Anniversary assembly in Orlando, Florida. They joined 1,300 leaders and guests celebrating this milestone for the Leadership Conference of Women Religious.
Kansas Sisters Relocate to Ohio and Kentucky
Eight Dominican Sisters of Peace, formerly residing in the Great Bend Infirmary, are now comfortably situated in congregation’s long term care centers in Ohio and Kentucky after successful transport to their new homes. The Sisters were treated to smooth rides on Silver Air Private Jets on July 6-7. The move was funded by a grant from Support Our Aging Religious (SOAR).
Dominican Sisters of San Rafael Join National Dominican Sisters Association
Because August 8 is the feast of St. Dominic, founder of the Dominican Order, it is fitting to announce that the San Rafael congregation’s DSA membership is effective immediately.
Three Sacred Milestones. One Shared Dominican Vision.
Last weekend, the Dominican family celebrated three joyful moments of commitment and faith as Sister Elizabeth Guerrero, OP, and Sister Jamie Caporizo, OP, of the Dominican Sisters of Adrian took significant steps in their religious journeys, and Sister Tran Bui, OP, of the Dominican Sisters of Peace, made her Final Profession.
Futuring Cohort Gathering in Kentucky
Eighteen Dominican Sisters ranging from 7 to 47 years professed have come together at the Dominican Sisters of Peace Motherhouse in St. Catharine, Kentucky for the second cohort gathering which began on July 23rd. Over the course of the week they have shared prayer, deep conversation, and the quiet joy of simply being in one another’s presence.
Dominican Artists Gather at Weber Center to Share their Talents and Learn from One Another
26 Dominican artists – sisters, Associates, and friars – gathered at the Weber Retreat and Conference Center July 20 – 23, 2026, for the annual gathering of the Dominican Institute for the Arts (DIA). Participants had the opportunity to be inspired by the keynote address, honor and support the award recipients, share their artistic gifts, and learn from one another. The theme for the gathering was “Entering the Threshold of the Cosmic Christ.”
Sister Teresa Estrada’s 100 Years of Life Make an Impact on Children, Parents, and Sisters
Children, parents, teachers, and school administrators from Detroit to Arizona and California have cause for gratitude as Sister Teresa Estrada, OP, turned 100 on July 2, 2026. Sister Teresa ministered as teacher, principal, colleague, and friend.
Sr. Gina Scaringella Attends PROCLAIM Preachers Residency Week
In June, Sr. Gina Scaringella, OP (Caldwell), traveled to Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana, for the first annual residency week of PROCLAIM, an innovative two-year certificate program forming Catholic women as preachers and ministers of the Word. PROCLAIM is an initiative of Discerning Deacons, an organization that enjoys a collaborative relationship with the Dominican Sisters Conference.