Dominican Sisters
Sinsinawa Dominicans – ‘Pope’s Call to Care for the Earth’ to be Explored in Retreat
Sinsinawa Mound will host Serene Attentiveness 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 11, part of its Exploring a Contemplative Ecology series. Marking the one-year anniversary of Pope Francis’ monumental document, “‘Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home,” this retreat will give special attention to what the Pope calls “serene attentiveness.” Participants will have the opportunity to hear an overview of the encyclical, reflect on their own lives in light of its call, and practice a deep awareness of our place within creation. Each participant will gently be invited to respond—head, hands, and heart—to Pope Francis’ call to ecological conversion. Eric Anglada, coordinator of ecological programming at Sinsinawa Mound, and Sister Christin Tomy, who is passionate about environmental justice, are presenting this retreat. The fee is $25 and the registration deadline is June 3. For more information, contact Anglada, coordinator of ecological programming at Sinsinawa Mound, at eric.anglada@gmail.com or 563-845-0780 or visit our website at www.sinsinawa.org. Sinsinawa Mound, the Motherhouse for the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters, is located in southwest Wisconsin on County Road Z, off Highway 11, about five miles northeast of Dubuque.
Dominican Sister of Blauvelt Margaret McDermott Helps Provide the ‘Gift of Education’ to the Northwest Bronx Community
Sister Margaret McDermott, a Blauvelt Dominican, is the Executive Director of the Tolentine Zeiser Community Life Center in the Bronx, New York. One of the significant offerings the Tolentine Zeiser Community Life Center has is the Day Care and Universal Pre-Kindergarten where children are provided an early childhood curriculum. The Day Care and Universal Pre-Kindergarten has been beneficial to the community due to the growing costs of child care. Read article
Dominican Sister of Blauvelt Jennifer Schaaf Leads Students in Alternative Spring Break Programs to Nicaragua
Sister Jennifer Schaaf, a Blauvelt Dominican, has ministered as an Assistant Roman Catholic Chaplain at Yale University’s St. Thomas More Chapel and Center since 2013. Sister Jennifer has led students in Alternative Spring Break programs to Nicaragua to learn more about the people and assist in education. Read article
Dominican Sisters of the Roman Congregation Elect Leadership Team

The Dominican Sisters gathered in Sabattus, Maine, on the weekend of April 22, 23 and 24, 2016, for the first session of their provincial chapter. Sisters from Maine, Arizona and New York elected their leadership team for a four year term.
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