Two Dominicans: One Iraqi, One American
Profession Ceremony Gives Witness
to Peace and Reconciliation

ADRIAN, MI—July 7, 2008-- “For love is as strong as death… Deep waters cannot quench love nor floods sweep it away.” With these words two Dominican women, one American, the other Iraqi, professed perpetual vows and received a ring symbolizing life long commitment to poverty, chastity and obedience. Is it possible that two countries can be at war with each other, yet their people can be at peace? READ MORE

Secret Hero or Brutal Tyrant?
Why Robert Mugabe Retains Power in Zimbabwe

Ongata-Rongai, KENYA -- After living and working in sub-Saharan Africa for over 30 years, Dominican friar Bert Ebben, OP, (St. Martin) looks at the situation and offers a perspective on why the murderous president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, retains power. READ MORE

International Movement Stirs Here
Dominican Young Adult Movement Gains Footing in USA

MADISON, WI – July 7, 2008 – There is a movement afoot and it might be dangerous. Dangerous to the idea that young people are only interested in iPods, iPhones, iTunes and well, anything else that begins with "I". READ MORE

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Faith and Film
WALL-E
For 700 years, WALL-E (Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class) has been taking out the trash, and collecting precious knick-knacks in order to stave off the boredom of his dreary routine. Little does WALL-E realize that he has recently stumbled onto a secret... Tom Condon loved this film; find out why critics everywhere are so excited. READ MORE

PROFILE 
Dominicans of Xavier University

NEW ORLEANS, LA -- Occassionally, we offer a look at Dominican projects that are not in the news, but are newsworthy. Here, Carl Trutter, OP (St. Martin) gives you a profile of the presence of Dominicans at the only historically Black Catholic university in the United States. READ MORE



Sparkill Dominicans Dedicate Peace Pole During Assembly

SPARKILL, NY July 7, 2008 -- Over 350 Sparkill Dominicans attended their annual assembly this past weekend and part of their ritual was to erect a peace pole. The international symbol of peace included the phrase, "May Peace Prevail on the Earth" in English, Urdu, the language of Pakistan, Spanish and Salish, a Native American language. Watch a slide slow

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