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On October 5, 2016, the Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology (DSPT) hosted a day of study as part of the 800th anniversary jubilee year celebrations entitled, “Imagination and Cooperation in the Care for our Common Home.”
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On September 25, 2016 the Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology in Berkeley hosted an opening reception for its art exhibition “Via Pulchritudinis – Fine Handpress Printing in the Dominican Tradition.” Part of the 800th anniversary jubilee year celebrations at DSPT, the exhibition focuses on the handpress materials and artwork from two Dominican presses.
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“The International Day of the Girl Child and the ‘Girls Speak Out’ takeover of the United Nations Economic and Social Council Chamber was on October 11,” and the “Dominican Leadership Conference participated in ‘11 Days of Action’ on social media to raise awareness of the struggles that girls are facing around the globe.”
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Submitted by Sister Pauline Quinn, O.P.
Secrets Shared: The Life and Work of Sister Pauline Quinn op is written by Susan Nagelsen and Charles Huckelbury. It is a story of my life traveling on a journey because it was something that God was speaking to my heart to do.
No matter what happened, I wouldn’t give up. Even though I fell many times from the pressure of rejections and indifference, I kept standing up brushing the dirt off then went out and helped thousands.
Pope Francis wants for us to look at people who have been traumatized and abused, giving them the spirit of welcome by showing them respect and dignity which will help build their self-esteem and they too can move forward to contribute something wonderful to better our world.
God works in mysterious ways to show us his compassion and mercy for others, hoping that we learn that all life is important and we have the strength to help rebuild damaged lives by our love. I had no high school education, wounded, little support yet I went out and helped thousands because I found within the Dominican family where I belong.
“On Thursday, October 6, 2016, Bishop Joseph N. Perry of the Archdiocese of Chicago offered a simple blessing to learners and tutors at Aquinas Literacy Center (ALC) in honor of its 20th anniversary.” Read more
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