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Frescoe:
Sedes Sapientiae: Père
Marie-Alain Couturier,OP (Toulouse) St.
Catherine Hall Chapel, Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine de'
Ricci, formerly of Elkins Park, PA.
Dear Readers:
There is no doubt that the preaching
mission of the Order is flourishing, as evidenced by
the hundreds of stories and events that were offered here this
past year. As we celebrate the Christmas Season, may you grow in
wisdom and find new ways to share the Good News. We are pleased
this year to share with you a frescoe of fr. Pere Marie Alain Courtoureir,
OP of Toulouse, France, whose work graces the chapel of St. Catherine
Hall, Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine de 'Ricci, formerly of
Elkins Park. Thank you for sharing your stories with the Dominican
Family. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Anne Lythgoe, OP, editor |
Car Bomb in Mosul Hits Dominican
Motherhouse
MOSUL,
Iraq -December 22, 2008 -- Last week, the Dominican Motherhouse
in Mosul, Iraq was hit by a car bomb which badly damaged the entire
street side of the building. The sisters were not injured. According
to reports from Sr. Marie Therese Hanna, the street explosion happened
near the motherhouse generator and fuel tank. She said it was a
miracle that this did not explode as well. Unfortunately,
27 people died in the shops across the street, which seem to have been
the actual target. Please keep in prayer the Dominican sisters and those
tragically affected by this latest bombing.
Mission San Jose Dominicans
Olive Oil Tradition Leads to Unique Partnership
A man with a mission is helping to preserve California’s olive
agricultural history. Dan Sciabica’s mission - literally and figuratively
- is to help the Dominican
Sisters at Mission San Jose continue their
long tradition of olive oil making. A local television program examines
a unique partnernship. READ MORE
Dominican Young Adults USA Receive Chapter Status
AMITYVILLE,
NY - December 22, 2008 -- The newest member organization of the Dominican
Family Dominican Young Adults USA received word from the International
Dominican Youth Movement that they have been approved as an official
chapter of the IDYM. This will allow the young adults of DYA USA to be
active and voting members of the International movement and represent
the United States Dominican Young Adults at the International meeting
which will be held next summer in Portugal. READ MORE
Dominicans Featured at Women and Human Rights Conference in Rome
ROME,
Italy -- December 12, 2008 - Fabiola Velasquez OP (DSI) and Toni Harris,
OP (North American Co Promoter of Justice) were members of a round table
discussion on Women
and Human Rights at the Angelicum. Featured Speakers
and round table remarks are available on line. READ
MORE
Dominican
Sisters Promote Human Rights in Iraq Through Education
ROME (CNS) -- Despite years of economic hardship
and violence in Iraq, the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena
are working in the country to promote human rights. READ MORE
OUR CONVICTION NEVER ENDS
A Letter from Grand Rapids Dominican Activists
Three
Grand Rapids Dominicans, who served lengthy prison sentances after being
convicted of federal charges after breaking into a nuclear missile
site, will complete their post incarceration probation on December
21, 2008. Ardeth Platt's probration ends that day. The three have written
an open letter expressing their gratitude for support and continuing
passion to advocate for peace and an end to nuclear arms. READ MORE
Maryknoll Playwright Directs Play in Prison
OSSINING,
NY -- December 22, 2008 -- Seven years ago, Maryknoll Sister Joanna Chan,
a playwright, director and founder of a theatre group in NYC, took a
turn in her profession when she began working with the “Rehabilitation
Through the Arts” program in Sing Sing Maximum Security Correctional
Facility in Ossining, NY. Ossining is also the home base of the Maryknoll
Mission family which includes Fathers and Brothers, Sisters and Lay Missioners. READ
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