Dominican Sisters of Peace Celebrate Foundation --
Begin First Chapter of Affairs

ST. LOUIS, MO - April 14, 2009--- Surrounded by supportive sisters, friars, associates and friends, the newly founded Dominican Sisters of Peace gathered at the Marriott Hotel here to formally ritualize their existence as a new foundation of the Dominican Order. The Gathering was followed by the first General Chapter and election for the new congregation.
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New Leaders Elected for New Foundation

ST. LOUIS, MO -- April 18, 2009 -- The Dominican Sisters of Peace are pleased to announce the election of the new congregation's first Prioress and Council. On Saturday, April 18, 2009, the delegates at our inaugural General Chapter elected:
Sr. Margaret Ormond, OP - Prioress; Sr. Joan Scanlon, OP - First Councilor; Sr. Gene Poore, OP - Second Councilor; Sr. Therese Leckert, OP - Third Councilor and Sr. Gemma Doll, OP - Fourth Councilor. We congratulate the congregation and offer our support.

Springfield Dominicans Elect Leadership

Dominican Sisters of Hope Elect New Leadership

MARIANDALE, NY April 18, 2009 -- The Dominican Sisters of Hope are pleased to announce the new leadership team elected during their Fourth General Chapter this past week: Lorelle Elcock - Prioress, Patricia Magee, OP - First Councilor, Maryann Ronneburger, OP - Second Councilor, Judith Brunell - Third Councilor, Bette Ann Jaster - Fourth Councilor. The new team will begin their term in July. We congratulate the congregation and offer our support.

Not Just Earth Day Anymore

In 1970, when the first Earth Day was celebrated, who could have predicted the universal impact it would have? Today, everyday is Earth Day and our care of the planet does not just happen on April 22. Here are some everyday ways to love your mother, planet Earth. Make everyday Earth day. READ MORE

Recognizing the Plight of the Undocumented
Western Dominicans Host Forum On Immigration Issues

BERKLEY, CA -- March 21, 2009 --Dominican sisters, priests, laity, and other religious attended a forum on immigration at St. Mary Magdalen Parish Hall, the second in a series highlighting justice issues being collaboratively produced by the Western Dominican Justice Promoters. READ MORE



Latin American Justice Promoter Call on US
to Lift Cuban Embargo

Dominican Justice promoters in Latin America are urging US Dominicans to help send a message to President Obama during the upcoming Summit of the Americas, to be held April 17-19 in Trinidad and Tobago. A communique from Noemi Zambrano, OP (Argentina) urges Dominicans to sign a petition calling for an end to the sanctions held in place for 50 years. To participate READ MORE

Berkeley CA -- April 17, 2009-- Each year the

America Magazine Celebrates 100 Years

Several compelling articles are featured FREE on America Magazine's website in celebration of its 100th anniversary: The Shape of the Church to Come, by Timothy Radcliffe, OP and Elizabeth A Johnson, CSJ : An Earthy Christology and Stewards of Creation, A Catholic approach to climate change by Bishop William S. Skylstad of Spokane. If you do not subscribe to America, you can simply register for free and access this material during May and June.