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Sister Spotlight – Sister Hyunjung Kim, M. M.
For the past 10 years, Sister Hyunjung Kim, M.M., has served the people of East Timor where access to healthcare remains a daily struggle for many families living in remote
mountain villages.
September 17 – Constitution Day
As we mark the 250th anniversary of the United States we offer these reflections as part of a broader 250th Anniversary initiative—inviting reflection on key national moments through the lens of Dominican values, especially Veritas, Truth rooted in lived experience, and asking what that calls us to today.
Encuentro: Three Nations, One Church, One People Walking in Communion
The delegated bishops of the Episcopal Conferences of Mexico, the United States, and Canada recently gathered in Cuernavaca, Morelos, for a fraternal meeting focused on prayer, dialogue, and strengthening collaboration across the Church in North America.
Silent Voices, Big Truths: Lifting Voices of Struggle
The North American Dominican Promoters of Justice, Peace and Care of Creation invite us to listen more deeply to the voices and lived experiences of those too often unheard. “Silent Voices, Big Truths” is a series of reflections exploring moments of struggle in our U.S. society and Church through the lens of Dominican values, especially Veritas—truth rooted in lived experience.
Associate Spotlight: Mary Helen Rowland
From childhood piano lessons at the Motherhouse to her work today as a potter and parish volunteer in Virginia, Dominican Associate Mary Helen (Call) Rowland has carried the influence of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield throughout her life.
Sister Spotlight – Sister Susan Karina Dickey, OP
When Sr. Karina was first visiting the Springfield Dominicans, before she had decided to join them, Sr. Santina DeLuca told her, “It’s a beautiful life for those called to it.” Nearly 30 years later, Sr. Karina knows what she meant. The life she once came to explore has become the life she continues to choose – and, in her words, she continues to feel that she is living God’s call as a Dominican Sister of Springfield.
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.
Sr. Trâm Bùi Takes Final Vows as Dominican Sister of Peace
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.
NADJPCC: Labor Day Reflection
We Hold These Truths to be Self-Evident… As we mark the 250th anniversary of the United States we offer these reflections as part of a broader 250th Anniversary initiative—inviting reflection on key national moments through the lens of Dominican values, especially Veritas, Truth rooted in lived experience, and asking what that calls us to today.
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.
Dominican Youth
DLC Intern Engages with Youth Voices at the Un ECOSOC YOUTH FORUM 2025
As the United Nations Headquarters welcomed the vibrant energy of spring, it also opened its doors to the powerful presence of young global leaders. From April 15–17, the ECOSOC Youth Forum brought together youth delegates, advocates, and changemakers from around the...
Remembering Pope Francis – A Message from DSC
Image Credit: Vatican News Remembering Pope Francis: A Shepherd of Hope and Mercy With hearts full of both sorrow and gratitude, we remember the life and legacy of Pope Francis. His passing, as we began celebrating the...
Molloy Students Commit to DYM in Grace-filled Day
Thirteen young adults made a yearlong commitment to Molloy University's Dominican Young Adult Chapter on Sunday, April 7, 2024 during Mass at the Motherhouse. As part of their commitment, they pledged to live out the four pillars of Dominican Life (prayer, study,...
Faith Film & Books
Faith and Film
BECOMING DOMINIC -- Set in Edinburgh, this documentary follows bronze sculptor Kenny Hunter as he makes a life-size statue of St. Dominic for a local priory of Dominican friars. As we follow the lives of the friars, we discover a...
Sister Colleen Mary Mallon, OP, Dominican Sister of Mission San Jose
Check out Colleen Mary Mallon's article for Faith and Leadership titled "Embodying Veritas - A charism for pursuing truth in love", where she writes about recommitting to the gift of the Spirit that fuels her organization. The article highlights her new book...
Sister Shamus Visits New Hyde Park
Dominican Sister of Amityville Shamus Eileen Dwyer worked in Holy Spirit Church in New Hyde Park, Long Island, for many years, first as a kindergarten teacher, then as a parish visitor and then she as the founder of the consolation ministry. But on Friday, May 12th,...
Maggie
A screenplay, Maggie, written by Southern Dominican friar, Armando P. Ibanez, O.P., has been awarded two finalists awards and selected as an Official Selection of Docs Without Borders International Film Festival. Maggie has been selected as a finalist in The...
Friars
Faith and Film
BECOMING DOMINIC -- Set in Edinburgh, this documentary follows bronze sculptor Kenny Hunter as he makes a life-size statue of St. Dominic for a local priory of Dominican friars. As we follow the lives of the friars, we discover a...
Together at The Table – the Synod
“Together at the Table”, held on Friday, April 4 at Santa Clara University and co-sponsored by the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, offered the experience of “An international community inspiring synodal action in mission.”...
Remembering Pope Francis – A Message from DSC
Image Credit: Vatican News Remembering Pope Francis: A Shepherd of Hope and Mercy With hearts full of both sorrow and gratitude, we remember the life and legacy of Pope Francis. His passing, as we began celebrating the...
New Dominican Collaboration: Priestly Fraternities
Seminarians who are candidates for the Priestly Fraternity share dinner with the friars of St. Albert the Great Priory in Minneapolis By Fr. Michael Monshau, O.P. (Chicago) Although the word “collaboration” is written in indelible ink in the Dominican lexicon,...
Fr. Armando P. Ibanez’s Maggie: Award-Winning Screenplay Sets Stage for 2025 Production Screenplay Garners 7 Top Awards!
Hollywood International Indie Screenplay Awards awarded Maggie, a screenplay written by independent writer-producer-director and university professor, Armando P. Ibanez, Best First-Time Screenwriter Award (Short Screenplay). Hollywood International...
Remembering Fr. Gustavo Gutierrez Merino, OP
We join our Dominican Family in Peru and around the world in mourning the loss of our treasured brother, Friar Gustavo Gutiérrez, OP, who entered eternal life on October 22, at the age of 96, in the company of his brothers in the Province of San Juan Bautista of Peru....
Father Don Vittorio Details Possible Miraculous Healing
Dominican Priest Survived Accident, Coma by Dominican Sister of Sinsinawa Toni Harris, OP Co-Promoter of the Cause “Father Vittorio Mazzuchelli . . . has a strong assumption that he may be a great-great-grandnephew of your Father Samuel Mazzuchelli, OP.” With these...
Earth Day Resources
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Meeting of the International Dominican Commission of Justice and Peace, Nairobi, Kenya
Members of the International OP Commission gather at mass, Nairobi, Kenya The meeting of the International Commission of the Dominican Order for Justice and Peace (IDJPC) was held in Nairobi Kenya from 2 to 5 October 2023. Present were the General Promoter, Br Aniedi...
Maggie
A screenplay, Maggie, written by Southern Dominican friar, Armando P. Ibanez, O.P., has been awarded two finalists awards and selected as an Official Selection of Docs Without Borders International Film Festival. Maggie has been selected as a finalist in The...
Students/Education
DLC Intern Engages with Youth Voices at the Un ECOSOC YOUTH FORUM 2025
As the United Nations Headquarters welcomed the vibrant energy of spring, it also opened its doors to the powerful presence of young global leaders. From April 15–17, the ECOSOC Youth Forum brought together youth delegates, advocates, and changemakers from around the...
Remembering Pope Francis – A Message from DSC
Image Credit: Vatican News Remembering Pope Francis: A Shepherd of Hope and Mercy With hearts full of both sorrow and gratitude, we remember the life and legacy of Pope Francis. His passing, as we began celebrating the...
Dominican Sisters of Amityville & Students Travel to El Salvador
Trip to El Salvador with Our Dominican Family by Sister of St. Dominic of Amityville Maureen Muir On January 2nd, a group of 16 students, alumni, and staff from both Molloy University, NY, (founded by the Amityville Dominicans) and Dominican University, NY, (founded...
The Dominican Learning Center Celebrates 30 Years of Instructing and Serving. Bishop Fernandes thanks the Dominican Sisters of Peace Ministry for helping others create a better life.
Columbus, OH – The Dominican Learning Center (DLC), an adult education ministry of the Dominican Sisters of Peace, is in its 30th year of helping adults learn English as a Second Language (ESL), providing educational help to obtain high school equivalency diplomas...
Deepening The Dominican Spirit
Embark on a journey through France: Experience the Life of Dominican Enrich Your Dominican Spirit July 26, 2025 - July 4, 2025 For more information contact: Jeanne Goyette, OP at jgoyetteop@yahoo.com CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD INFORMATION & REGISTRATION...
New Land. New Language. New Life
Immigration is a polarizing issue in the 2024 elections in the United States. Fifty-two percent of Americans believe that an “invasion” is occurring at the southern border. Realistically, no one really wants to migrate and leave their home. Circumstances have forced...
Aquinas Literacy Center Receives $9000 Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to Support English Language Literacy
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded Aquinas Literacy Center a $9000 grant to support English language literacy. This local grant is a part of the Foundation’s more than $10.6 million donated to support adult, family and summer literacy...
Illinois Secretary of State Awards Aquinas Literacy Center Volunteer Tutor and Student
Georgina Garcia and Mimi Miller On Wednesday, May 1, Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian, Alexi Giannoulias, announced the winners of the 2024 Spotlight on Literacy Awards that recognizes volunteer tutors and students in Illinois literacy programs. Ten...
Molloy Students Commit to DYM in Grace-filled Day
Thirteen young adults made a yearlong commitment to Molloy University's Dominican Young Adult Chapter on Sunday, April 7, 2024 during Mass at the Motherhouse. As part of their commitment, they pledged to live out the four pillars of Dominican Life (prayer, study,...
Aquinas Literacy Center Inducts Twelve English Language Learners into the National Adult Education Honor Society
Left to Right: Samuel Martinez, Daouia Chabane, Wendy Delgado, Illinois State Representative Theresa Mah, Carolina Velarde, Georgina Garcia, Eduardo Donato, Aquinas Literacy Center’s Executive Director Alison Altmeyer (Missing from photo: Fouez Assali, Ana Briseno,...
Honors & Awards
Fr. Armando P. Ibanez’s Maggie: Award-Winning Screenplay Sets Stage for 2025 Production Screenplay Garners 7 Top Awards!
Hollywood International Indie Screenplay Awards awarded Maggie, a screenplay written by independent writer-producer-director and university professor, Armando P. Ibanez, Best First-Time Screenwriter Award (Short Screenplay). Hollywood International...
Bishop Catanello Memorial Commission Organization Honors Amityville Dominican Sisters
A dozen members of the BCMCO visited the Motherhouse to help present the award, including Angelo Digangi, theCommissioner of the Humanitarian Council of the organization. The award was accepted by Prioress S. Peggy McVetty, OP on the Feast of St. Dominic on behalf of...
Adrian Dominican Sisters Celebrate 2,710 Years of Commitment by Jubilarians
Joy, gratitude, happy memories, and a sense of homecoming permeated the Motherhouse Campus of the Adrian Dominican Sisters as the 2024 Jubilarians – Sisters marking milestone years of religious life – and their guests gathered for the June 20-22, 2024, celebration....
Aquinas Literacy Center Receives $9000 Grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to Support English Language Literacy
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded Aquinas Literacy Center a $9000 grant to support English language literacy. This local grant is a part of the Foundation’s more than $10.6 million donated to support adult, family and summer literacy...
Gala Honoree
In April, the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston celebrated its 175th anniversary with a lovely gala during which six individuals were honored “for their extraordinary acts of leadership, generosity and service in furthering the mission of the Church in Texas.” Among...
Adrian Dominican Sisters’ Co-workers Recognized for 470 Years of Service
From left, Sister Cathy Olds, OP, Archive Assistant; Sister Beverly Bobola, OP, ArchiveAssistant; and Lisa Schell, Archivist, pose in their pirate costumes during the AdrianDominican Sisters’ Annual Service Awards. The theme for this year’s event was OurTreasured...
Sister Jean Graffweg Receives Veritas Medal from Dominican University, New York
L-R: Sr. Mary Eileen O'Brien, OP, President, Dominican University New York, Sr. Jean Graffweg, OP, Steven Sabatini, Chairperson, Dominican University New York Board of Trustees. We congratulate Sr. Jean Graffweg, awarded the Veritas Medal at Dominican University's...
Sister Shirley Jeffcott Receives Veritas Award From Saint Pius V School, Providence, RI
Sr. Pat Ginty, OP, Sr. Josemaria Pence, OP, Fr. Thomas Bouton (Archdiocese of Boston), Fr. James Sullivan, OP, Sr. Shirley Jeffcott, OP, Sr. Kathy O'Hanlon, OP, & Sr. Mary Theresa Flood, OP. On Sunday, May 21st, 2023, Sister Shirley Jeffcott, OP, received the...
Maggie
A screenplay, Maggie, written by Southern Dominican friar, Armando P. Ibanez, O.P., has been awarded two finalists awards and selected as an Official Selection of Docs Without Borders International Film Festival. Maggie has been selected as a finalist in The...
Dominican Sister of Peace Honored for Preserving History
Sr. Nancy Garson, OP, Receives Sr. Nancy Garson, OP, Receives Ohio Historical Records Advisory Board’s Citizen Archivist Award Ohio Historical Records Advisory Board Chair Tina Ratliff, left, presents Sr. Nancy Garson, OP, with the Ohio Historical Records Advisory...
Associates Spotlight
Associate Spotlight: Mary Helen Rowland
From childhood piano lessons at the Motherhouse to her work today as a potter and parish volunteer in Virginia, Dominican Associate Mary Helen (Call) Rowland has carried the influence of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield throughout her life.
From Calendar Reminders to a Dominican Family Compedium
Inspired by Dominican life and a pilgrimage in the footsteps of St. Dominic, Dominican Sisters of Peace Associate
and staff member Mark W. Butler brings hundreds of members of the Dominican family together in a new book.
New Associates Welcomed by Springfield Dominican Sisters
A commitment ceremony for the 2026 Springfield Dominican Associate class was held at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
During the homily of the Mass Father Bob Kelly, OP, chaplain for the Dominican Sisters, compared the new associates to the apostles listening to Jesus’ farewell.
Associate Spotlight – Erica Smith
Springfield Dominican Associate Erica Smith brings hope, dignity, and care while meeting global health challenges in her role as the Executive Director of Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach in Springfield, Illinois.
Associate Spotlight – Ann Hagopian
When Ann Hagopian first walked onto the grounds of the Dominican Sisters in Sparkill, she was not looking to become an Associate. She was searching for home.
Sinsinawa and Racine Associates Gather for Retreat
Dominican Associates of Racine and Sinsinawa held a retreat at Windhover on the campus of the Racine Dominicans.
Associate Spotlight – Joseph Marco
Joseph Marco’s life is a story of faith, service and creativity. Through his art and his ministry, he has found a way to share his faith with others. As a Racine Dominican Associate, he continues to live out this calling.
“Rambling Prayer” by Marcia Good, Dominican Associate
When I was ten, we moved away from family to a new state, a small town, and we became strangers in a strange land. We had funny accents. We had homemade clothes. We were not easily included or accepted. I wanted to belong. An awareness arose from this lonely, stressful time. Not being invited, I realized the importance of inviting.
Adrian Dominicans Welcome Two New Associates
Adrian Dominican Associates and Sisters welcomed two new Associates, Susan Lanstra and Timothy Goyette, on October 26, 2025. The formal Ritual for the Reception of New Adrian Dominican Associates was held in Holy Rosary Chapel on the Motherhouse Campus in Adrian.
Associate Spotlight – Arlene Bachanov
“I am one of the keepers of the legacy. I don’t just preserve the history; I tell [the Sisters’] story. It is very important to me that that story be kept alive, and the wider world knows that this Congregation was here and what this Congregation did.”
Associates & Laity
Associate Spotlight: Mary Helen Rowland
From childhood piano lessons at the Motherhouse to her work today as a potter and parish volunteer in Virginia, Dominican Associate Mary Helen (Call) Rowland has carried the influence of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield throughout her life.
Dominican Delegation to Kenyan Refugee Camp Leaves Springfield, IL July 3
Two Dominican Sisters and a volunteer will join Dr. Margaret Lombe, a Springfield Dominican Associate, on her annual pilgrimage to Kakuma Refugee Camp in Northwest Kenya, July 3-20, 2026. Sister Anita Cleary, OP, a Springfield Dominican, Sister Helena Im, OP, a member of the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, CA., and Kathryn Raistrick, an artist and long-time volunteer with the Dominican Sisters, will join Dr. Lombe at the Jesuit Relief Services (JRS) program at the camp.
New Associates Welcomed by Springfield Dominican Sisters
A commitment ceremony for the 2026 Springfield Dominican Associate class was held at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
During the homily of the Mass Father Bob Kelly, OP, chaplain for the Dominican Sisters, compared the new associates to the apostles listening to Jesus’ farewell.
Collaborative Mission Experience in Springfield, IL
Hosted by the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, this experience was a collaboration among four Dominican communities—Adrian, Peace, Sinsinawa, and Springfield—welcoming women from across the United States into the beauty of religious life and the Dominican way. Through prayer, study, service, and community, participants glimpsed what happens when ordinary lives are opened to God’s extraordinary call.
Associate Spotlight – Erica Smith
Springfield Dominican Associate Erica Smith brings hope, dignity, and care while meeting global health challenges in her role as the Executive Director of Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach in Springfield, Illinois.
Called to Dominican Associate Life with the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids
Friends and family members joined Sisters and Associates for a Prayer Service and Commitment Ceremony welcoming Mary Barr, Maria Brummel-Schutte, and Martha Kuyten into Dominican Associate Life.
Adrian Dominican Congregation Honors 26 Co-workers for 370 Years of Service
The Adrian Dominican Congregation celebrated the milestone years of employment of 26 co-workers, whose combined years of service totaled 370. The 2026 Service Awards celebration and picnic took place at the Adrian Dominican Sisters Motherhouse on June 12, 2026.
Associate Spotlight – Ann Hagopian
When Ann Hagopian first walked onto the grounds of the Dominican Sisters in Sparkill, she was not looking to become an Associate. She was searching for home.
Sinsinawa and Racine Associates Gather for Retreat
Dominican Associates of Racine and Sinsinawa held a retreat at Windhover on the campus of the Racine Dominicans.
Associate Spotlight – Joseph Marco
Joseph Marco’s life is a story of faith, service and creativity. Through his art and his ministry, he has found a way to share his faith with others. As a Racine Dominican Associate, he continues to live out this calling.
Sister Spotlight
Sister Spotlight – Sister Hyunjung Kim, M. M.
For the past 10 years, Sister Hyunjung Kim, M.M., has served the people of East Timor where access to healthcare remains a daily struggle for many families living in remote
mountain villages.
Sister Spotlight – Sister Susan Karina Dickey, OP
When Sr. Karina was first visiting the Springfield Dominicans, before she had decided to join them, Sr. Santina DeLuca told her, “It’s a beautiful life for those called to it.” Nearly 30 years later, Sr. Karina knows what she meant. The life she once came to explore has become the life she continues to choose – and, in her words, she continues to feel that she is living God’s call as a Dominican Sister of Springfield.
Sinsinawa Heritage Exhibit Opens at Dominican University Honoring 27 Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters
Twenty-seven Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters who left their mark on Dominican University (DU), River Forest, IL, and the community over the last 125 years are now immortalized in a new heritage exhibit on campus.
Sister Spotlight – Sister Pat Ryan, M. M.
When Sister Pat Ryan M.M. learned about the contaminated water that was harming the people, animals, and vegetation in Puno, Peru, she had to do something.
Sister Spotlight – Sister Katrina Lamkin
At the end of her sabbatical after much prayer and dialog, Sister Katrina started her ministry at the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry in mid-February and volunteers five days a week.
Sr. Susan Olson Performs with Former Students
Sr. Susan Olson, OP recently reunited with some of her former University of Texas-San Antonio students for a moving performance of the Craig Hella Johnson’s Considering Matthew Shepard – an oratorio written about the murder of Shepard in 1998.
Sister Spotlight – Sister Nazia Shafi, OP
Today, Sr. Nazia serves in Loreto, Pakistan — the very village where her vocation first began. Surrounded once again by the people, fields, and faith community that shaped her childhood, she sees God’s hand woven through every chapter of her life.
Sister Spotlight – Sister Vincent DuBois, OP
Sister Vincent DuBois, OP, will be inducted into the U.S. Speedskating Hall of Fame posthumously on May 29, 2026. At 19 years old, Elizabeth (a.k.a. Vincent) competed in the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, NY, earning first place in the 1,000-meter event. Her mother said, “I really believe that I was more thrilled than Elizabeth. She is quiet and inclined to underestimate her own ability.
Sister Spotlight – Sr Mary Sean Hodges, OP
The Partnership for Re-Entry Program (PREP) is a ministry of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, established on May 12, 2002, by Sister Mary Sean Hodges, Mission San Jose Dominican. The program continues under the leadership of Executive Director Tony Jung Kim, supported by a staff of six and dedicated volunteers.
Sister Spotlight – S. Joann Blomme
S. Joann Blomme was born in Detroit, Michigan to Odiel and Mildred, the second of five Blomme children. She was an active, athletic child, spending a lot of time outdoors playing basketball and baseball, biking, and roller and ice skating. “Our neighborhood was an extended family where we all knew to run home when the street lights went on!
In Memoriam
Sr. Rita Smith, OP
Sunday morning, August 23, 2026, as the sun began to shine after a thunderstorm, our dear Sister Rita Smith was taken into the arms of God. Sister Rita was 93 years old and had served the people of God as a Sister of St. Dominic of Amityville for almost 74 years.
Sr. Martha Napior, OP
Sister Martha Napior, formerly known as Sister John Estelle, died on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Michigan. She was 87 years of age and in the 70th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation.
Sr. Frances Madigan, OP
Sister Frances “Fran” Madigan, baptized Laverne Frances Madigan and formerly known as Sister Frances Dennine, died on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian. She was 91 years of age and in the 73rd year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation.
Sr. Barbara Gentry, OP
Sister Barbara Gentry died on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Michigan. She was 91 years of age and in the 72nd year of her religious profession.
Sr. Veronica Landi, OP
Sister M. Veronica Landi, OP, a Dominican Sister for 74 years whose teaching ministry spanned nearly six decades and touched countless lives across Northern California, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the age of 95.
Athaleen Baum
Racine Dominican Associate Athaleen (Athy) Baum danced into eternal life on August 6, 2026 at Aurora Medical Center in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin at age 87.
Sr. Sheila Mullins, OP
Sister Sheila Mullins, OP, of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on August 19, 2026, in Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, NY. She was 86 years old.
Sr. Joan Bartin, OP
Sister Joan Bartin, OP, of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on August 19, 2026, in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent. She was 95 years old.
Sr. Augusta Conter, OP
Our own Sister Augusta Conter, OP, 9 (formerly S. Francesca), was welcomed home by God on August 7, 2026. She was 93 years old and had devoted 75 years to religious life.
Sr. Marie Bordages, OP
Sr. Marie Bordages, O.P. (Therese Catherine) entered eternal life on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Futuring Cohort Updates
DSC Futuring Cohort Upadate
22 Dominican Sisters from 7 DSC congregations have come together at the Dominican Sisters of Peace motherhouse in St. Catharine, Kentucky for a week which began on July 9th for a rare and grace-filled encounter.
Futuring Cohort January Update
We hope that you each enjoyed a blessed Christmas season with opportunities for sharing with community, family and friends. May the new year radiate enduring peace that can transform our troubled world!
Futuring Cohort December Update
Blessings in this Advent season as we welcome the light of Christ and for peace to dawn in our world. We are delighted to announce that Sr. Than Tran, OP (MSJ) will be joining the Futuring Leadership Team in January 2026. Thank you for your YES!
Futuring Cohort November Update
Lots of great discussion and content came from the November cohort meetings. Small group sharing was fruitful on important questions concerning the future of our Dominican life and mission. If you were unable to attend – or you want to revisit the discussion, the recording of the Nov. 15 session is: https://youtu.be/aZcA1_W9WB0 . Please see the attached document for the summary of all the small group responses.
Futuring Cohort October Update
In our upcoming November cohort zoom meeting on Wed., Nov. 12 (6-8 PM ET) and Sat., Nov. 15 (4-6 PM ET), we will focus on Sr. Christina Atienza’s keynote “Preaching Truth and Hope in a Time of Transition” using the synodal process of Conversations in the Spirit. Our time together will begin with a prayer of gratitude, followed by harvesting our blessings – from the Encuentro and beyond. We look forward to a robust conversation!
Futuring Cohort August Update
Cohort participants were very energized by learning more about global Dominican and religious life at the August Under 70 Cohort Zooms (August 9 and 20) from panels made up of those who attended the DSIC (Dominican Sisters International Confederation) and Hope 2025, a gathering of religious women under 65 from around the world, organized by the Leadership Collaborative. We would like to share some highlights with you.
Futuring Cohort July Update
Check out the new logo for the Futuring Cohort! Just in time to be displayed on the new DSC website (which will be unveiled at the Encuentro in October)! Read the attached explanation of the logo design – we hope you will appreciate its meaning and symbolism!
Futuring Cohort June Update
The Futuring Leadership Team (FLT) meets monthly to discuss matters and make plans on behalf of the cohort. Presently we are inviting an Under 70 Cohort sister to serve on the team beginning this summer. You may nominate yourself or talk to someone else who you think would be a great addition to our Team. Please submit names of nominees to Lisa Kane by June 30th. Looking ahead, another Team member will be needed next summer. This planning helps to ensure we have smooth transitions in our cohort leadership.
Updates from the Futuring Leadership Team
In addition to establishing cohort goals for the next three years, the FLT will expand its membership to six at this time. This addition will help share the workload, expand the range of voices in FLT discussions, and ease the succession planning for the Team....
Events
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.
Sr. Trâm Bùi Takes Final Vows as Dominican Sister of Peace
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.
DSC Updates
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.
DSC Futuring Cohort Upadate
22 Dominican Sisters from 7 DSC congregations have come together at the Dominican Sisters of Peace motherhouse in St. Catharine, Kentucky for a week which began on July 9th for a rare and grace-filled encounter.
DSC Update: Carrying the Spirit of Encuentro Forward
The afterglow of the DSC Encuentro continues to shine brightly! It was an impactful and spirit-filled gathering—an experience that stirred hearts, sparked hope, and deepened our sense of connection as Dominican family. Together, we prayed, reflected, and discerned where the Spirit is calling us in this moment of transformation. The energy, wisdom, and joy that filled the Encuentro continue to guide and inspire our next steps as a Conference.
The 2025 DSC Encuentro was Truly a Grace-Filled and Energizing Experience!
The 2025 DSC Encuentro was alive with energy, hope, and the unmistakable joy of Dominican community! From the very first session, the spirit of collaboration and renewal filled the room as participants gathered to celebrate 90 years of Dominican Collaboration—a milestone that beautifully coincided with the Jubilee of Consecrated Life. Together, these moments of commemoration reminded us of the enduring strength and vitality of our shared mission, commitment, and service.
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...
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...
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...
Remembering Pope Francis – A Message from DSC
Image Credit: Vatican News Remembering Pope Francis: A Shepherd of Hope and Mercy With hearts full of both sorrow and gratitude, we remember the life and legacy of Pope Francis. His passing, as we began celebrating the...
Being Preachers of Hope in 2025
A Message from DSC Executive Director, Xiomara Méndez Hernández, OP "May the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope." – Romans 15:13 As we journey through Advent, this sacred season...
Celebrating Half a Century of Hope: DSC Joins CODALC’s 50th Anniversary in Mexico
From November 15-20, 2024, the Dominican Conference of Latin America and the Caribbean (CODALC) marked a significant milestone—its 50th Anniversary. The theme of the celebration, “Half a Century Sowing Hope,” reflected the enduring impact and mission of the...
Social Justice
September 17 – Constitution Day
As we mark the 250th anniversary of the United States we offer these reflections as part of a broader 250th Anniversary initiative—inviting reflection on key national moments through the lens of Dominican values, especially Veritas, Truth rooted in lived experience, and asking what that calls us to today.
Encuentro: Three Nations, One Church, One People Walking in Communion
The delegated bishops of the Episcopal Conferences of Mexico, the United States, and Canada recently gathered in Cuernavaca, Morelos, for a fraternal meeting focused on prayer, dialogue, and strengthening collaboration across the Church in North America.
Silent Voices, Big Truths: Lifting Voices of Struggle
The North American Dominican Promoters of Justice, Peace and Care of Creation invite us to listen more deeply to the voices and lived experiences of those too often unheard. “Silent Voices, Big Truths” is a series of reflections exploring moments of struggle in our U.S. society and Church through the lens of Dominican values, especially Veritas—truth rooted in lived experience.
NADJPCC: Labor Day Reflection
We Hold These Truths to be Self-Evident… As we mark the 250th anniversary of the United States we offer these reflections as part of a broader 250th Anniversary initiative—inviting reflection on key national moments through the lens of Dominican values, especially Veritas, Truth rooted in lived experience, and asking what that calls us to today.
NADJPIC Annual Meeting: “We Incarnate Preaching by Our Very Lives”
“We incarnate preaching by our very lives. This is our mission; this is our being.” This theme framed the North American Dominican Promoters for Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation Annual Meeting, held June 29–July 2 in Adrian, Michigan. Surrounded by thoughtful prayer, song, reflection—and, of course, social hours—we were invited to slow down, listen deeply, and discern what is ours to do in this moment.
As the World Cup Begins, Dominican Voices Call for Hospitality, Justice, and Human Dignity
As the first matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup begin, Dominican voices are helping to frame this global event through the lens of faith, justice, and the dignity of every human person.
Dominican Sisters Participate in “Walking with Migrants” Program
A recent trip to the border cities of Nogales, Mexico and Nogales, Arizona gave three Dominican Sisters of Peace new perspectives on justice and truth with regards to the plight of migrants. Srs. Gregoria Bueno-Rodriguez, Annie Killian, and Terri Schell all participated in the Catholic Sisters Walking with Migrants program, sponsored by the Kino Border Initiative.
Sr. Evie Inspired by Central American Pilgrimage
It has been almost two months since I returned from an 11-day pilgrimage to El Salvador and Honduras, sponsored by the SHARE foundation and Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR). Much has happened since then, but the memories of my days there remain, especially memories of the goodness and courage of so many people who continue to work for justice and peace against tremendous odds. I was blessed to meet so many people and hear many stories from which I continue to be inspired.
2026 FIFA World Cup: A moment for sport, an opportunity of our common humanity
While the World Cup is often framed as an opportunity for economic growth and global visibility, the realities highlight the risks of deepening structural violence and inequality if human rights protections are not placed at the center of planning and implementation.
Statement by the International Dominican Commission for Justice and Peace on the situation in Iran
Statement by the International Dominican Commission for Justice and Peace on the situation in Iran.
Climate Change
Season of Creation 2025 – Peace with Creation
This year’s theme calls us to recognize the global war against Creation—a reality shaped by climate change, injustice, broken relationships, and unsustainable living. The Ecumenical Steering Committee reminds us: without justice, there can be no peace—and without peace, Creation cannot flourish.
Month of Peace
Explore the 2024 Month of Peace Materials on the Domlife Website!
Dive into this year’s Month of Peace with resources now available for Weeks 1-4 on the DSC website!
Month for Peace 2024: Haiti has Begun!
The Dominican Family in Haiti: brothers, Sisters of the Presentation of Tours, the lay Dominicans, and members of the Secular Institute of Orléans have chosen to focus their action on three areas:
Corporate Stances
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Public Statements
September 17 – Constitution Day
As we mark the 250th anniversary of the United States we offer these reflections as part of a broader 250th Anniversary initiative—inviting reflection on key national moments through the lens of Dominican values, especially Veritas, Truth rooted in lived experience, and asking what that calls us to today.
Encuentro: Three Nations, One Church, One People Walking in Communion
The delegated bishops of the Episcopal Conferences of Mexico, the United States, and Canada recently gathered in Cuernavaca, Morelos, for a fraternal meeting focused on prayer, dialogue, and strengthening collaboration across the Church in North America.
Silent Voices, Big Truths: Lifting Voices of Struggle
The North American Dominican Promoters of Justice, Peace and Care of Creation invite us to listen more deeply to the voices and lived experiences of those too often unheard. “Silent Voices, Big Truths” is a series of reflections exploring moments of struggle in our U.S. society and Church through the lens of Dominican values, especially Veritas—truth rooted in lived experience.
NADJPCC: Labor Day Reflection
We Hold These Truths to be Self-Evident… As we mark the 250th anniversary of the United States we offer these reflections as part of a broader 250th Anniversary initiative—inviting reflection on key national moments through the lens of Dominican values, especially Veritas, Truth rooted in lived experience, and asking what that calls us to today.
NADJPIC Annual Meeting: “We Incarnate Preaching by Our Very Lives”
“We incarnate preaching by our very lives. This is our mission; this is our being.” This theme framed the North American Dominican Promoters for Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation Annual Meeting, held June 29–July 2 in Adrian, Michigan. Surrounded by thoughtful prayer, song, reflection—and, of course, social hours—we were invited to slow down, listen deeply, and discern what is ours to do in this moment.
Collaborative Mission Experience in Springfield, IL
Hosted by the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, this experience was a collaboration among four Dominican communities—Adrian, Peace, Sinsinawa, and Springfield—welcoming women from across the United States into the beauty of religious life and the Dominican way. Through prayer, study, service, and community, participants glimpsed what happens when ordinary lives are opened to God’s extraordinary call.
Dominican Sisters of Springfield Announce Sale of Jubilee Farm
After nearly 27 years of groundbreaking ministry and outreach at Jubilee Farm, the 164-acre center for ecology and spirituality on Springfield’s west side, the Dominican Sisters announced sale of the land to new stewards.
Adrian Dominican Congregation Honors 26 Co-workers for 370 Years of Service
The Adrian Dominican Congregation celebrated the milestone years of employment of 26 co-workers, whose combined years of service totaled 370. The 2026 Service Awards celebration and picnic took place at the Adrian Dominican Sisters Motherhouse on June 12, 2026.
As the World Cup Begins, Dominican Voices Call for Hospitality, Justice, and Human Dignity
As the first matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup begin, Dominican voices are helping to frame this global event through the lens of faith, justice, and the dignity of every human person.
Dominican Sisters Participate in “Walking with Migrants” Program
A recent trip to the border cities of Nogales, Mexico and Nogales, Arizona gave three Dominican Sisters of Peace new perspectives on justice and truth with regards to the plight of migrants. Srs. Gregoria Bueno-Rodriguez, Annie Killian, and Terri Schell all participated in the Catholic Sisters Walking with Migrants program, sponsored by the Kino Border Initiative.
NGO
DLC Intern Engages with Youth Voices at the Un ECOSOC YOUTH FORUM 2025
As the United Nations Headquarters welcomed the vibrant energy of spring, it also opened its doors to the powerful presence of young global leaders. From April 15–17, the ECOSOC Youth Forum brought together youth delegates, advocates, and changemakers from around the...
Remembering Pope Francis – A Message from DSC
Image Credit: Vatican News Remembering Pope Francis: A Shepherd of Hope and Mercy With hearts full of both sorrow and gratitude, we remember the life and legacy of Pope Francis. His passing, as we began celebrating the...
UN NGO UPDATE
The Commission on the Status of Women was a success. We had four sisters attend the CSW 69. The sisters were from Peru, Spain, Philippines and Southern California. Three of the sisters stayed with me in our apartment and Sr. Genevieve from the Philippines stayed...
Dominican Sisters of Amityville & Students Travel to El Salvador
Trip to El Salvador with Our Dominican Family by Sister of St. Dominic of Amityville Maureen Muir On January 2nd, a group of 16 students, alumni, and staff from both Molloy University, NY, (founded by the Amityville Dominicans) and Dominican University, NY, (founded...
Farewell Address Reflections and Gratitude: Five Transformative Years at the United Nations From UN NGO Representative Dusty Farnan, OP
2019 – 2024 have been impactful years for me as the UN NGO Representative for the Dominican Leadership Conference. I’m in awe that my ministry of Justice and Peace has brought me to the United Nations in New York City. It has been a time of deep learning and increased...
Celebrating Half a Century of Hope: DSC Joins CODALC’s 50th Anniversary in Mexico
From November 15-20, 2024, the Dominican Conference of Latin America and the Caribbean (CODALC) marked a significant milestone—its 50th Anniversary. The theme of the celebration, “Half a Century Sowing Hope,” reflected the enduring impact and mission of the...
Lay Catholic Preaching at the Eucharist
A Proposal to the Synod on Synodality Ministries Study Group St. Louis - Twenty-seven preachers and theologians from North America, Europe, and Asia met at Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis this March 11–14 for a synodal symposium on “The Pastoral Charge for...
Funds raised for Mission in El Salvador
It was a very rainy day and evening, but that did not stop more than 80 families and friends from gathering at the Motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville to celebrate and support the amazing growth of the work for the mission in El Salvador. The...
Meeting of the International Dominican Commission of Justice and Peace, Nairobi, Kenya
Members of the International OP Commission gather at mass, Nairobi, Kenya The meeting of the International Commission of the Dominican Order for Justice and Peace (IDJPC) was held in Nairobi Kenya from 2 to 5 October 2023. Present were the General Promoter, Br Aniedi...
Sr. Tere’s Bolivian Mission
Grant Funding Key to Ministry by Tere Auad, OP Dominican Sister of Sinsinawa Do you want to know what I do in Cochabamba, Bolivia? I am a grant writer for projects directed by Catholic Sisters who work with poor populations. Writing grants is not well known about in...