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On July 28, we rejoiced in celebrating the first profession of vows for Rhonda Miska, OP. Rhonda’s family, Sisters and Associates, friends, colleagues, and Sisters from other congregations gathered at Sinsinawa to witness her commitment as a Dominican Sister of Sinsinawa. The liturgy reflected the joy of this day for Rhonda: the preaching by Mary Ann Nelson, OP; the glorious music; singing; and the profession of vows. The joyful witness of our sister, Rhonda, will be long remembered by those who celebrated this day together. We as a Congregation promise her our support, knowing by her witness, together we enter a process of change that enriches us all to praise, to bless, to preach.
“June 29 was a significant moment for the Sisters of St. Dominic of Tacoma. We gathered at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Burien, WA, for the formal installation of Sister Jo Ann Showalter, SP, as our Pontifical Commissary. (Commissary is not a word we associate with a leader, but in Italian, commissario does mean leader, or one who is sent. Using more familiar language, we will refer to her as our Congregation Leader.)
The nine-year journey completes the structural parts of our covenant with the Sisters of Providence, Mother Joseph Province (MJP). Our sisters needing assisted or skilled care have resided at St. Joseph Residence for over 25 years, our financial management is taken care of at the Providence Provincial Office in Renton, and our governance […].”
It is with great joy that the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael share with the Dominican Family that Sister Christina Atienza made her perpetual profession of vows on August 10, with her sisters, family and friends in attendance at Mass.
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