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Dominican Sisters of Adrian Welcomed New Associate in Chicago

Sherrie Ashley, a new Associate, signs her document of commitment in front of her mentor, Sister Norine Burns, OP. (Photo by Jane Zimmerman, OP)

November 7, 2018, Chicago – Sherrie Ashley, a retired special education teacher and current teacher’s aide living in Manteno, Illinois, became the newest Adrian Dominican Associate during the annual Fall Chapter Assembly of the Adrian Dominican Sisters’ Dominican Midwest Mission Chapter, based in Chicago. The assembly was held October 27 at the Mercy Center.

The ritual included a brief introduction by Sister Norine Burns, OP, Sherrie’s mentor; Sherrie’s formal acceptance of the call to be known as an Adrian Dominican Associate; the signing of the formal documents of commitment; and Sherrie’s reception of the Adrian Dominican Associates logo.
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Dominican Sisters of Peace Present Painting for Albertus Magnus President

October 30, 2018 – The Dominican Sisters of Peace had a very special surprise for Albertus Magnus President Marc Camille during a recent visit to the Columbus Congregational office. The Congregation had commissioned Sr. Thoma Swanson, OP, a former professor of art at Albertus Magnus College, now living at the Columbus Motherhouse, to create a painting to hang in Camille’s new office at Albertus.
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‘Dominican Sisters of Peace Hold Sponsorship Meeting’

On October 25 and 26, a group of leaders gathered at Ohio Dominican University from the six educational institutions sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Peace: Albertus Magnus College (CT); Ohio Dominican University (OH), Dominican Academy (NY); Our Lady of the Elms (OH); St. Agnes-St. Dominic (TN) and St. Mary’s Dominican High School (LA). During this annual meeting, the school Presidents and other board and school leaders met with the Dominican Sisters of Peace Leadership Team and three staff members of the Office of Founded Ministries to pray, study and share.
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Photo of the Week: Dominican Sisters of Amityville ‘Celebrates the Canonization of Oscar Romero’

“On Sunday, Oscar Romero was canonized as a saint. Romero is heralded for advocating against the military violence of the time and shepherding those living in poverty.” Amityville Dominican Sisters Margaret Mayce, OP and Flor de Buruca, OP as well as Associate Elizabeth Keihm attended this important event. Also in attendance, Dominican Sister of Springfield Marcelline Koch, OP.
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