“Dominican Sisters Care for Our Common Home”

By Sister Donna Maria Moses, O.P.

“While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.” The book of Genesis reminds us that if we take care of the land, the land will take care of us, but landscape and agricultural plans are changing dramatically in response to the drought in California. Many efforts are underway to sustain the fertile land that once was called the Valley of the Heart’s Delight for future generations. Soon after it was founded in 1797, Mission San Jose was one of the largest cattle ranches in California with productive vineyards, olive groves, orchards and fields of wheat, all watered by a primitive aqueduct system. The vineyards and wheat fields are long gone since the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose purchased the property in 1891, but the original olive grove still delivers abundant fruit for the extra virgin olive oil the Sisters produce.

Photo Credit: Kelley Lotosky, Gates and Associates

September 28, 2016

Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa: “‘Native Voices’ Opens Dialogue with Native Americans about Earth”

sinsinawa dominicans SINSINAWA, Wis.—Sinsinawa Mound is presenting Native Voices: Spirit, Place, Healing, and Justice 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. In Pope Francis’ recent encyclical, “On Care for Our Common Home,” he says that in facing our cultural and ecological crisis, “indigenous communities and their cultural traditions” should be our “principle dialogue partners.” This conference is a response to that call. Join with us as we highlight the voices of those who are native to this land, giving the opportunity to listen and engage with indigenous history, current struggles, and wisdom. This day will be an important step to much-needed healing for both people and land. Presenters include Jim Bear Jacobs of the Mohican Nation, Preston Duncan of the Meskwaki Nation, Maryellen Baker (or Niogiizhicgooikwe) of the Anishanaabe Nation, and Wisconsin Poet Laureate Kimberly Blaeser.
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September 27, 2016

Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt: “Water is a Precious Commodity”

Dominican Sister of Blauvelt, Dorothy Maxwell, O.P. was featured in Natural Awakenings article, “Water-Wise Kitchen: A Few Small Steps Can Make the Difference.” The article reports on the increase of water use and what we can do to conserve water. Read article

September 27, 2016

Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt Participate in Dominican College’s Founders Week

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“The Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt participated in Dominican College’s Annual Founders Week celebration during September 19 – September 24, signifying the 800th Jubilee of the Dominican Order. Sister Kathleen McManus, O.P., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, from the University of Portland gave the Founders Week Keynote address, and Sister Mary Doris, O.P., Founder and Director of the Siena House, delivered the Living the Legacy speech. On Thursday, a Dominican Jubilee Liturgy took place at the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt Convent Chapel and many students participated in a Preaching in Action Day at several of the Sisters Ministry sites. Founders Week concluded on Saturday, September 24 with the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt 66th Annual Autumn Festival.”

September 27, 2016

Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt 66th Annual Autumn Festival

The Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt hosted their 66^th Annual Autumn Festival on Saturday, September 24 at St. Dominic Convent in Blauvelt. The weather was bright and sunny as many friends and family gathered for a day of fun and cheer with the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt.

: Blauvelt Dominican Sisters Theresa and Loretta Lynch

: Blauvelt Dominican Sisters Theresa Rickard and Margaret Flood

: Blauvelt Dominican Sisters Jane Francis Marron, Stephanie Robinson and Kenneth Reddington