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Photo of the Week: ‘Gathering of Dominican Sisters at the UN CSW62’

“For the past six years, the Dominican Sisters International has been sending sisters to participate in the United Nation’s Commission on the Status of Women. This commission invites the Thinkers-Shakers-and-Doers to work together and strengthen their relationship to make our society a better place for all, especially for both women and girls. The theme for this year is ‘Empowering Rural Women and Girls.’”
Read UN Update by Jareen Aquino, MM

McGreal 10th Anniversary Series: “Team McGreal” Part 1

Every year approximately 1,200 Dominican University members participate in an all-day symposium dedicated to study, and the celebration of the University’s motto, Caritas et Veritas (love and truth). The McGreal Center is a department of Dominican University where we participate every year in the Caritas/Veritas Symposiums. At the 2014 symposium, the Center shared with the University Community how “Team McGreal” lives the Caritas of our Motto:

Caritas in community requires respect for every person. When people come to work in the McGreal Center, we agree to respect one another. “Team McGreal” is a diverse team. We are an intergenerational group: our ages range from 19 to 80 years old. We represent various ethnic and racial groups, learning styles and religious traditions. Each one of us has a distinct personality! And we all work hard to practice the common belief that respect is the foundation for Caritas in community.

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Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt: National Catholic Sisters Week Recognized with a Proclamation from Orangetown

From left to right: Sister Michaela Connolly of Blauvelt (Prioress), Orangetown Supervisor Chris Day, and Sister Mary Murray of Sparkill (President).

At the beginning of National Catholic Sisters Week, the two Dominican Congregations of Women Religious in Rockland County, the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, New York and the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill were recognized along with other religious communities in a Proclamation from the Town of Orangetown Supervisor, Chris Day.

This Proclamation formally deems March 8-14 as National Catholic Sisters Week in Orangetown and recognizes the Sisters of these congregations for their impact on society.

Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids Elect New Leadership

Photo: (left to right) Megan McElroy OP Maureen Geary OP, Sandra Delgado OP, Joan Williams, OP

With deep gratitude for a blessed Chapter experience, the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids announce our incoming Leadership Team.

Sandra Delgado, OP will serve as the new Prioress of the Congregation. Joan Williams, OP becomes the new Vicaress, Maureen Geary, OP and Megan McElroy, OP will both serve as Councilors.
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Dominican Sisters of Racine Elect New Leadership

Left to Right: Sister Kathy Slesar, Sister Maryann McMahon, Sister Lisa Kane

On Friday, March 2, the Racine Dominicans concluded their Chapter process by electing a new executive committee to lead the congregation for the next four years. The new executives, who will take office on July 1, include Maryann McMahon, OP, president; Kathy Slesar, OP, and Lisa Kane, OP, who will serve as vice presidents.

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