In Fall 2022, Dominican Prioresses from across the world set two priorities for Dominican Sisters International Confederation (DSIC): apostolic Dominican congregations that had 50 or fewer members and younger professed sisters. In response, Margaret Mayce, DSIC International Coordinator, and the DSIC Continental Coordinators, planned CALERUEGA 2024, a wonderful program for 48 sisters, finally professed 20 years or […]
Preachers for Times Such as These “If we are silent in times such as these, relief and deliverance for your people will arise from another source, but you, my sister, and the Dominican charism may not make it through the chaos. Could it be? Perhaps we (you) have become Dominican Preachers for times such as these.” Esther 4:14. A Dominican contemporary […]
About 50 members of the Dominican Institute for the Arts (DIA) met July 22-25, 2024, at Weber Retreat Center in Adrian, Michigan, for their annual gathering, under the theme, Artists for the Earth. Begun more than 25 years ago, the DIA is a grassroots organization of Sisters, Friars, Nuns, Laity, and Associates who preach through the arts. Members range from painters, sculptors, […]
I am delighted to announce our new DSC Communicator Natasha Edwards. Natasha will work closely with our Team to promote communications that fosters collaboration in support of the mission and vision of the DSC in a way that facilitates interaction among leaders, sisters, and associates of the DSC member congregations. Natasha has a long history […]
The Dominican Sisters Conference (DSC) Executive Committee met in-person in Miami, FL recently. Sr. Xiomara Méndez Hernández, OP (Adrian) the Executive Director welcomed the committee to the DSC offices on the campus of Barry University. They also enjoyed the generous hospitality and delicious dinners of her Adrian community. Here are some important highlights of the […]
COLUMBUS, OH –On October 11-13, the Dominican Sisters Conference held its Elected Leaders annual meeting at the Martin de Porres Center. Sixteen Congregational Leadership Teams gathered to “Ignite the Future – Ahora!” hosted by the Dominican Sisters of Peace. Sr. Joan Scanlon, OP, served as facilitator. The Conference began with a spirit-filled entrance into the […]
The Executive Committee of the Dominican Sisters Conference (DSC) and I are delighted to announce the new Associate Director for Futuring, Sr. Lisa Kane, OP. Lisa will work closely with the Futuring Leadership Team and the Cohort Under 70, providing leadership and assistance to envision our present and future together and fostering vowed Dominican Life. […]
May 17, 2022, Adrian, Michigan – The following is a statement issued by the General Council of the Adrian Dominican Sisters in response to the tragic mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, on May 14, 2022. Our hearts ache for our brothers and sisters in Buffalo, New York, in their immense and inconsolable loss of […]
The Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa continue to be deeply saddened by factors related to the recent Rittenhouse trial. Our congregation was founded in Wisconsin 175 years ago and our Sisters have served in Kenosha since 1869. We have Sister members who joined us from this area and have a long relationship with that community. Therefore, […]
May 12, 2021 – The Executive Committee of the Dominican Sisters Conference (DSC) is delighted to announce that Mary Ellen O’Grady, OP (Sinsinawa) will become the next Executive Director of the DSC beginning July 1. Mary Ellen is very familiar to many Dominicans having served as the Interim Executive Director since April of 2020, and […]
Statement by DSC Executive Committee As we reflect on the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, our sadness for both the family of George Floyd and for Officer Chauvin gives way to an even louder call —that police practice around the use of deadly force needs urgent and effective reform. There are countless instances […]
To coin a well-worn phrase, it was a Dominican Sisters Conference Elected Leaders Annual Meeting like no other. Held entirely in the virtual space, the gathering saw Sisters and guests throwing air kisses, lighting candles, dancing and praying in the electronic “cloud” of a zoom call. While over 190 attendees were far flung around the […]
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