Photos of the Week

Province of St. Martin de Porres Assembly includes celebration of solemn profession The week of May 20, 70 friars of the Southern Province (Martin de Porres) gathered for their annual assembly at St. Dominic Priory in St. Louis, Missouri. The assembly included times of prayer/Eucharist, study sessions on Vatican II, group discussions, and the celebration of solemn profession of Brothers Mariano Veliz, Cristobal Torres and Francis Orozco May 22. Assembly speakers on the 50th Anniversary of Vatican II included Gerry Austin, OP; Bob Burns, OP; and John Markey, OP.

Nuns on the Bus II Sisters hit the road for immigration reform NETWORK’s Nuns on the Bus is travelling from Connecticut to California to promote common-sense immgration reform. On June 5, the bus arrived in Atlanta, Georgia. Six Dominicans were among the crowd of 100 who welcomed the travellers. Read more, view photos Above from left: Marie Sullivan, OP (Sinsinawa), Aneesah McNamee, OP (Adrian), Patty Caraher, OP (Sinsinawa), Liz Sully, OP (Sinsinawa) and Jeffery Ott, OP (Southern Province).

College Preaching Conference Thirty-six students participate in national program During the week of May 22nd, 36 students from Dominican universities/colleges, or colleges with a Dominican presence, gathered at Molloy College in Rockville Centre, New York, for the 11th National “Preaching in Action” Conference. These young people came together to learn about the Dominican charism of preaching and how that charism can be incorporated into their own lives and passed on to others. Read article by Gina Fleming, OP Above: The schedule included a trip to the United Nations and a walking tour of New York City

Jubilees in June
Sisters celebrate anniversaries of religious life

Dominican sisters across the United States are celebrating anniversaries of profession as vowed women religious this month. Many of the congregations feature stories and photos about their Jubilarians online. We’ve compiled a list of congregations celebrating Jubilees, and links to more information. Read more

UN Briefing
Saving future generations from the scourge of war

“War is a cowardly escape from the problems of peace.” This quote by Thomas Mann emerged from the screen in the ECOSOC Chamber of the United Nations Conference building, during a briefing entitled “Determined to Save Succeeding Generations from the Scourge of War.” The words hit me like a slap in the face that awoke me to the realization that as a society we are guilty of acting in a cowardly fashion. Read article by Dominican Volunteer Kati Garrison

Dominican Nuns
From Dominicana: First American Foundations Part II

An ongoing series in Dominicana about the U.S. monasteries of Dominican Nuns continues with an article on the Nuns of the Order of Preachers who are dedicated to the Perpetual Rosary. These monasteries were founded “to pray the rosary day and night without ceasing, constantly invoking the intercession of the Blessed Mother for the Order and the whole world.” Dominicana is a publication of the Dominican student brothers of the St. Joseph Province. Read article by Br. John Maria Devaney, OP

Sisters in the News
Sisters promote sustainable agriculture

A May 30 article by Keith Runyon in the Huffington Post, “Nuns on Tractors Can Bring a More Sustainable World,” features the ministry of Sister Claire McGowan, OP (Peace). Sister Claire is the executive director of New Pioneers for a Sustainable Future, based in Washington County, Kentucky. This local movement is growing into a multi-state effort to promote sustainable use of religious-owned lands. Read article

Sparkill Dominicans
Sister Mary Rose honored for 35 years of DRE ministry

On May 23, Sister Mary Rose Mullervy, OP, was honored with a surprise dinner celebrating her 35 years of ministry as the director of religious education in the parish of St. Anastasia in Harriman, New York, and her 65 years of service as a Dominican Sister of Sparkill. The Rev. Michael Keane spoke of the wonderful leadership and guidance that Sister Mary Rose has given to thousands of students and parents over the years. As a tribute, Father Keane announced that the parish’s religious education building is being named the Sr. Mary Rose Mullervy Faith Formation Center.

Faith and Film
Star Trek: Into Darkness

“Star Trek: Into Darkness” is a terrific summer movie. It’s a big movie, with great special effects, a gripping plot, and a breathless pace. It features a cast of familiar characters, still growing into their roles. There is a menacing villain. If that weren’t enough, there is a Biblical theme, including death and resurrection. Read review by Tom Condon, OP

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The next Dominican Life | USA update will be published on Wednesday, June 26. Deadline for submission of articles/photos is Friday, June 21.