2026 Elected Leaders Meeting Recap
When leaders from fifteen Dominican Congregations gathered in Columbus, Ohio, from September 29 to October 1, they came carrying the hopes and struggles of their communities. They left carrying something more: a renewed sense that they are, in the words of this year’s theme, Chosen for Times Such as These. Seventy-two leadership members, joined by DSA Representatives and a North American Justice Promoter, spent three days praying, listening, and dreaming together about the future of Dominican life.
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...