Dominican Young Adults USA Delegation Prepares for International Gathering

The Dominican Young Adults USA delegation is preparing to participate in the gathering of the International Dominican Youth Movement. Five young adults and three sisters will rendezvous July 16th in Toulouse, France!

The theme for the international meeting is 800 Years of Reasons to Celebrate. It is a very special moment for the Dominican Youth Movement which was inspired by the footsteps of our father, Saint Dominic. We will celebrate our history that looks to the future of our evangelizing mission.
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June 27, 2016

Adrian Dominican Sister Sally Ormsby, O.P. Recognized for her Service

Niles, Illinois – Sister Sally Ormsby, OP, was recognized for her service and the contributions she has made to Notre Dame College Prep, an all-boys high school founded by the Holy Cross Brothers, where she has served as a religion teacher for nine years.

Sister Sally received the Rev. James d’Autremont, CSC, Award during the school’s graduation ceremonies. Named after the first principal of Notre Dame, the award is given annually to a faculty or staff member who “best exemplifies Father D’Autremont’s qualities of wisdom, strength, gentleness, and selfless service, a model for the Dons [students] of Notre Dame.”
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June 27, 2016

Adrian Dominicans – Motherhouse Chef Maureen Brooker Wins Culinary Creation Contest

Susan Kremski (left), Director of the Food Services Department, and Chef Maureen Brooker pose in the Motherhouse kitchen.

June 27, 2016, Washington, DC – Chef Maureen (Moe) Brooker, chef of the Adrian Dominican Sisters Motherhouse, took first place in the Culinary Creation Contest for her creation, Spicy Chicken Breast with Pumpkin Seeds and Vegetable Medley. Her award-winning entrée earned her the Culinary Cup.
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June 27, 2016

‘Dominican Sisters of Peace Pass Corporate Stance on Global Climate Change’

“The Dominican Sisters of Peace and Associates are committed to reducing the impact of global climate change. We support actions, programs and legislation on all levels to protect Earth’s climate, with particular concern for the negative impact affecting the lives of the poor.”

The Dominican Sisters of Peace have approved a corporate stance on global climate change. The sisters will “support federal and state environmental legislation that reduces carbon emissions, personally commit to actions that reduce [their] carbon footprint and collaborate with other organizations in addressing global climate change.” Read article

June 16, 2016

Dominican Sisters Conference Shares Response to Stop the Violence

“The Dominican Sisters Conference (which unites 19 congregations of Dominican Sisters in the U.S.) joins its voice with all who stand against the violence brought on the LGBTQ community in Orlando, Florida. We say unequivocally that violence against any group of people is reprehensible and a crime against all people.”

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The response can also be found on the DSC Facebook Page. Please share with others.