Dominican Sisters of Adrian: ‘Presentation to Focus on Proposed Change to U.S. Immigration Law’

October 2, 2018, Adrian, Mich. – Sister Attracta Kelly, OP, an immigration lawyer, will offer a public presentation on a newly proposed change in the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policy that would make it harder for people to get legal status in the United States. She will speak from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2018, in the Rose Room at the Dominican Life Center, on the Motherhouse Campus of the Adrian Dominican Sisters. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. More

October 9, 2018

‘Dominican Sisters of Sparkill Celebrate 60 Years in Pakistan’

“On Saturday, September 15th, the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill honored both their past and their present while celebrating a Mass of Thanksgiving for the congregation’s sixty years of ministry in Pakistan.” Read article

October 9, 2018

Dominican Sister of San Rafael: ‘Innovative Outreach on Care for Our Common Home’

Timing. Synchronicity. Deep listening to Spirit.

The Global Climate Action Summit took place in San Francisco September 12-14. See globalclimateactionsummit.org/. The Summit underscored the urgency of the threat of climate change by mobilizing the voices and experience of real people, in real communities already facing real and stark threats.

At the Summit, international and local leaders from states, regions, cities, businesses, investors and civil society—known as “non-party stakeholders/non-state actors”—were joined by national government leaders, scientists, students, nonprofits and others in a new wave of mobilization. They shared what they have achieved to date and committing to doing more to usher in the era of decarbonization, greater levels of sustainability and prosperity for the many rather than the few.

The Dominican Sisters of San Rafael have consciously and actively paid attention to the health and well-being of our planet for at least 40 years. We saw an opportunity to align with the Action Summit.
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Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution with James Redford. This film explores the advantages and disadvantages of many forms of energy including, coal, solar, wind, water and nuclear. Redford travels across the country, speaking with innovators and advocates of a clean energy economy. We also learned that James lives in our own county!

Before the Flood – presented by National Geographic, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio. As the United Nations Messenger of Peace, DiCaprio travels to five continents and the Arctic to see climate change in person. He discovers a campaign of disinformation run by special interest groups intending to confuse the public about the urgency of the growing climate crisis.

Racing Extinction – Academy-award winning documentary by Louie Psihoyos wants to affect how we understand endangered species and mass extinctions, and the role of humans in what is happening. Hear scientists, engineers, artists and environmentalists talk about the issue and its urgency.

If you haven’t seen these films yet, they are easily available on DVD.

We are Dominicans, preaching the good news of a loving Creator, and teaching how to be responsible stewards of the gifts we have been given. We endorsed the Earth Charter in 2006, and have a standing Implementation Committee that engages all of us in studying and acting for the good of our planet and all of its inhabitants. We welcomed the publication of Pope Francis’ Laudato Sí three years ago, and we continue to find creative ways to share its message publicly.

October 7, 2018

‘The Dominican Sisters of Hope Celebrate the Preservation of 34 Acres in Ossining’

Members of the Westchester Community Gather to Proclaim a Day of Hope

A group of the Dominican Sisters of Hope stand outside on the preserved land

On Friday, September 28th, 2018, the Dominican Sisters of Hope announced the preservation of 34 acres of the 61-acre property known as Mariandale in the Village of Ossining. Mariandale is owned by the Dominican Sisters of Hope and is situated along a stretch of the historic Hudson River. The property will continue to be owned and managed by the Sisters as a retreat and conference center. Westchester Land Trust will hold the conservation easement, which prohibits further development and protects significant ecological resources, forever.
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September 25, 2018

Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa: ‘Native Americans Join Voices’

SINSINAWA, Wis.—Native Voices will be held at Sinsinawa Mound Saturday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. This conference offers an opportunity to listen and engage with regional American Indian leaders working to restore land, renew their cultural and spiritual traditions, and build just relationships with creation. Meskwaki, Ho Chunk, Navajo and Arapaho speakers and musicians will give voice to their contemporary lives and struggles and speak to their culture and history.
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