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Dominican Sisters of Adrian and ‘Native Guests Celebrate Unity on Indigenous People’s Day’

Sister Kathleen Nolan, OP, and Art Robertson lead the procession out of St. Catherine Chapel at the end of the October 8 Indigenous People’s Day Mass, followed by, from left, Sister Mary Rae Waller, OP; Father James Hug, SJ; and Sister Marilyn Winter, OP. Mr. Robertson carries the Eagle Staff, which can only be carried by a combat veteran.

Adrian, Michigan, October 11, 2018 – Adrian Dominican Sisters and their special guests – Native Americans from the local area – celebrated unity and “oneness of heart” between indigenous peoples and the descendants of predominantly European immigrants on October 8 during a Liturgy marking Indigenous People’s Day.

With this Liturgy, the Adrian Dominican Sisters and their guests joined 55 cities and five states that celebrate Indigenous People’s Day rather than Columbus Day on the second Monday of October.
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Photo of the Week: ‘The Dominican Sisters of Hope Celebrate the Preservation of 34 Acres in Ossining’

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.” Read more

Dominican Sisters of Peace: ‘Siena Learning Center Celebrates 10 Years’

Siena Learning Center Director Virginia Bruen (left) with Marzena Chabowska, a learner at Siena Learning Center and New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart at the Siena Learning Center’s Tenth Anniversary Celebration on September 29, 2018.

New Britain, CT – Since the late nineteenth century, Polish immigrants have been settling in New Britain, CT, to find work in its many manufacturing facilities. By the 1930’s, one quarter of the city’s population was of Polish descent.

Today, nearly 20% of the population of New Britain is foreign-born, and more than 40% are Polish. And while New Britain’s Little Poland neighborhood offers a welcoming place to enjoy their culture, these new residents still need a place to learn a new culture and a new language. Since 2008, the Siena Learning Center, run by the Dominican Sisters of Peace, has been that place for immigrants of all nationalities.

The Siena Learning Center marked its tenth anniversary on September 2018. The Center was also honored with a Proclamation from the Mayor of New Britain, Erin Stewart, who attended the Anniversary celebration.
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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.

Governor Jerry Brown

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!

Happening

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.

Before-the-Flood

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.

Racing-Extinction

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.

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