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Dominican Convocation Sets New Fire in Chicago
CHICAGO,
IL – April 28, 2008 – The city of Chicago has a long
history with fire and things being set ablaze. Most people who
live there were not aware of it, but a new fire was ignited there
last weekend. READ MORE
Grand Rapids Dominicans Recognized for Work
on Nuclear
Disarmament
CHICAGO,
IL – April 28, 2008. Three Grand Rapids Dominicans, Srs.
Ardeth Platte, OP, Jackie Hudson, OP and Carol Gilbert, OP, who have
advocated for a halt to nuclear arms for many years, to the point of
going to prison, were honored at the Third Convocation of Dominican Sisters,
USA. READ MORE
Dominicans Apply Pressure on Congress
to Relieve Iraqi Refugee Crisis
WASHINGTON,
DC “If we do not step up as Americans and as an international
community and fund programs for the Iraq refugees, we are facing a humanitarian
crisis of the gravest nature,” said Sr. Arlene Flaherty, OP, of
Catholic Relief Services. Sister
Arlene is one of 18 Dominican Sisters, representing 12 congregations
from the United States and Iraq, who called on Congress to urgently improve
U.S. efforts to resettle Iraqi refugees. READ MORE
Voices
of Advocacy
View
a new videodocumentary on the effort of Dominicans to pressure Congress
on the issues of Iraqi Refugees. a short film prepared by Nathan Milhelich. MORE
Reflection
on the Visit of Benedict XVI
Br. Pius Pietrzyk, OP (St. Joseph Province)
had the great privilege of being present on the White House lawn when
Pope Benedict XVI visited Washington, Read his thoughts and description
of the visit. READ MORE
2008
April Gift Giveaway
Here is the list of the current recipients of the April
Gift Giveaway. We still have a few to go to draw new recipients,
so if you have not had your name picked yet, be patient, there are still
opportunites. Thank you for your great support! READ
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Amityville Dominican
recounts her conversation with Pope Benedict, during his NY visit.
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