DSPT Philosophy and theology colloquium July 16–20

Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology

The Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus (Western U.S.A.) and its center of studies, the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, will host a colloquium to discuss the intersection of philosophy and theology, titled: “What has Athens to do with Jerusalem? Dialogue between Philosophy and Theology in the 21st Century.” Scheduled for July 16–20 in Berkeley, California, the event will gather scholars from academia and from the Dominican Order throughout the world. Read more

February 5, 2014

Fr. Samuel Mazzuchelli remembered at special Mass

Sinsinawa Dominicans

Fr. Samuel Mazzuchelli, OP, the Dominican missionary and founder of the Sinsinawa Dominicans, will be remembered on the 150th anniversary of his death. A Mass and other activities will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Benton, Wisconsin, on Feb. 23. The public is invited to attend. Fr. Mazzuchelli’s life and ministry will be commemorated by several events in 2014. To learn more about this remarkable priest, visit the Sinsinawa Dominicans’ web site.

February 5, 2014

Sister Didi Madden hired as part time justice promoter

Dominican Sisters in Committed Collaboration

The Dominican Sisters of Amityville, Blauvelt, Caldwell, Hope, and Sparkill have announced that Sister Didi Madden, OP (Blauvelt) has been selected as the part-time promoter of justice for the Dominican Sisters in Committed Collaboration (OPSCC). Sister Didi has been an active member of the OPSCC Earth Council and has served on the Blauvelt Justice Committee. She will coordinate efforts in justice, peace and integrity of creation among the five participating congregations, with a view toward enabling the OPSCC to speak with a stronger voice on critical local, national and international social justice issues.

February 5, 2014

Peace Dominicans Associate honored with Servant of Justice Award

Barbara Budde, an associate of the Dominican Sisters of Peace, was honored with a Servant of Justice Award from Roundtable, the association of Catholic Diocesan social justice directors, during the organization’s 29th Annual Symposium in Washington, D.C. The award honors a Roundtable member or former member who has made unique contributions to the achievement of the Catholic vision of social justice in her/his diocese or region. Read more

February 5, 2014

Dominican Institute for the Arts Summer gathering: ‘Art & Spirituality’ July 23–26

Dr. Frances Belmonte, an Emerita Professor on the Graduate Faculty at Loyola University in Chicago, will set the tone for this summer’s DIA gathering July 23–26 at Weber Center in Adrian, Michigan. She will give a keynote presentation and lead group activities on the theme “Spirituality and the Arts.” Other events and workshops include Spirituality in Movement, Multimedia Card Designs, How to Create a Digital Newsletter, Drum Studio, Tour of PermaCulture, and a look at original artwork in Holy Rosary Chapel that was uncovered during recent renovation.