Dominican Sisters of Amityville Elect New Leaders

The Dominican Sisters of Amityville, NY are happy to announce the results of their discernment and election of new leadership, which took place Saturday, March 10th.

Prioress, Mary Hughes, OP; Assistant  Prioress, Elaine Jahrsdoefer; OP Councillor for Stewardship, Theresa Gallagher, OP; Health & Retirement, Elizabeth McGarvey, OP; Common Life, Judith Golden, OP; Ministry/Study, Alice Byrnes, OP. We all extend our congratulations and continued prayers for our sisters.


What does the grace of preaching mean today?
International Preaching Commission Calls on
Dominican Family to Reflect Together on Mission

SANTA SABINA, ROME - March 12, 2007-- "What does the grace of preaching mean today? How do we bring about the renewal of preaching in the entire Order as essential to our common vocation? Within that context, how can we open and widen institutional authorization to preach?" These are the questions that Master of the Order, fr. Carlos Azpiro Costa, OP is asking of us. The newly created International Preaching Commission of the Order is charged with engaging the Order in that conversation. READ MORE

Dominican Volunteers USA Call for Participation

RIVER FOREST, IL March 12, 2007-- Dominican Volunteers, USA (DVUSA) is calling for new participation by congregations and provinces in site placement for the next group of volunteers. Domincan Volunteers are drawn to the Dominican Volunteer program because of its unique sharing of the Dominican charism in both ministry and community. READ MORE




Adrian Dominican Sisters Plan Series of Events
in Celebration of Earth Season

ADRIAN, MI March 12, 2007-- From Rachel Carson, to the Earth Charter the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Siena Heights University and St. Joseph Academy will be celebrating Earth Season during March and April with a series of events, including a play, book signing, workshop and major speaker, that will culminate with Earth Day on April 22.
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Voices of the Americas
St. Martin Province Establishes Mission in Ecuador

GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR, March 12, 2007-- Chris Eggleton, OP of St. Martin Province is part of the mission recently established by the province in Guayaquil, Ecuador. His first installmentof Mission Notes begins with this update of DomLife.org. Read about Chris's introduction to parish life at St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, his encounter with a sea of grillos (crickets) Galapagos turtles, and his first impressions of the people of the city. READ MORE


US Religious Delegation Visits Iran-- Hope for Peace in the Region Rooted in Dialogue

WASHINGTON, DC. As the US government contemplates the possibility of a regional dialogue in the Middle East, religious leaders, under the leadership of the World Council of Churches, released a statement about their recent visit to Iran. Their hope for peace is rooted in the possibility of new dialogue. READ MORE


New Books:
The Road to Vatican II: Key Changes in Theology

During her graduate studies at Fordham University, Maureen Sullivan, OP, (Hope) became very interested in the Second Vatican Council and, since that time, Vatican II has been the centerpiece of her theological research. Her latest book, just released by Paulist Press looks at the theological changes that resulted from Vatican II. READ MORE



Unmasking Apocalyptic Texts: A Guide to Preaching and Teaching

The term apocalypse—whether apocalyptic texts, homiletics or events—conjures up an image of dread, dealing as it does with end times and God's final judgment. Not so here. Dorothy Jonaitis offers some interesting and creative approaches in a very practical and stimulating way. A much needed and valuable resource for preachers and teachers. READ MORE

New films offer Dominicans interesting resources from when they can preach. Some are better resources than others, but they always spark discussion, one way or the other.
Amazing Grace, Last King of Scotland and Notes on a Scandal get an evaluation by film critic, Tom Condon, OP (St. Martin) and he has some good comments about all of them. READ MORE