Listen now! S1 E7: Empowering the Marginalized and Voiceless with Sr. Xiomara Méndez Hernández, OP, BCC. In this episode, Sr. Xiomara Méndez Hernández discusses her role as Executive Director of the Dominican Sisters Conference and emphasizes advocating for the marginalized and voiceless. She and Sr. Brenda explore how unity and inclusivity among sisters can create a ripple […]
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 […]
Standing as a clear voice
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