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Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Support Refugee Resettlement

By Sr. Pauline Bouton, OP

In response to Pope Francis’ call for special regard for refugees in this Year of Mercy, Bishop Michael Barber, SJ, challenged each parish in our Oakland Diocese to “adopt” a family. St. Joseph Parish in Fremont along with two local motherhouses of Holy Family Sisters and Dominican Sisters attended the first informational meeting at Catholic Charities of the East Bay. Recognizing the need and hope of this project, a committee was formed for support of home items, transportation, housing and job search and of course financial donations.
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Faith and Film: Deep Water Horizon

deepwaterMovie Review by Fr. Tom Condon, O.P.

On the disastrous day of April 20, 2010, on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, 40 miles off the coast of Louisiana, an explosion claimed the lives of eleven men, and prompted an oil spill which caused the worst environmental crisis in US history.  With the exception of the epilogue, the new movie Deepwater Horizon takes place on that one day.
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Dominican Sisters of Adrian – Siena Heights Recognizes Two Sisters as ‘Outstanding Alumni’ during Homecoming

Sister Fran Nadolny, OP, Administrator and General Councilor of the Adrian Dominican Sisters, introduces Sister Catherine DeClercq, OP, Outstanding Alumni Award recipient at Siena Heights University. (Photo by Laura Marsh, of Siena Heights University)
Sister Fran Nadolny, OP, Administrator and General Councilor of the Adrian Dominican Sisters, introduces Sister Catherine DeClercq, OP, Outstanding Alumni Award recipient at Siena Heights University. (Photo by Laura Marsh, of Siena Heights University)

October 13, 2016, Adrian, Michigan – Adrian Dominican Sisters Catherine DeClercq, OP, and the late Sharon McGuire, OP, were recognized as Outstanding Alumni during a ceremony October 7 in St. Dominic Chapel. The special recognition was part of Siena Heights University’s Homecoming festivities.
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Dominican Sisters of Adrian from Philippines ‘Join In Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples Protesting Exploitation of their Resources’

Tribal leaders of the indigenous peoples of the Philippines gather at Palma Hall, the University of the Philippines, to make known their plight.
Tribal leaders of the indigenous peoples of the Philippines gather at Palma Hall, the University of the Philippines, to make known their plight.

October 14, 2016, Manila, the Philippines – A group of Adrian Dominican Sisters from the Our Lady of Remedies Mission Chapter, based in Pampanga, the Philippines, are joining a protest in solidarity with 3,000 indigenous peoples from their country. Participants are setting up camp in Palma Hall at the University of the Philippines October 13-28, 2016, to raise awareness of their plight. The activists’ ultimate goal is to reclaim self-determination and liberation for their people, who have historically been marginalized.
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‘A Dream of Fire Inspires St. Mary’s Dominican High School Class of 2021’

Sr. Maeve McMahon, O.P., talks with St. Mary’s Dominican High School students (from left) Rebekah Haase (River Ridge), Lily Francioni (Metairie), Hallie Cao (Metairie), Madison McDonough (Harahan) and Mia Pettitt (New Orleans) during her visit to the school. (Photo by St. Mary’s Dominican High School)
Sr. Maeve McMahon, O.P., talks with St. Mary’s Dominican High School students (from left) Rebekah Haase (River Ridge), Lily Francioni (Metairie), Hallie Cao (Metairie), Madison McDonough (Harahan) and Mia Pettitt (New Orleans) during her visit to the school. (Photo by St. Mary’s Dominican High School)

In a visit to St. Mary’s Dominican High School, Sr. Maeve McMahon, O.P., a Cabra Dominican Sister, educator and author of, “A Dream of Fire: A Story about Dominic Guzman,” shared with the Eighth Grade Class her inspiration for the book.  In “A Dream of Fire” Sr. Maeve tells the story about Dominic whose mother dreamed before his birth that he would set the world on fire with zeal for God’s Truth – Veritas. The book for young readers was launched in December 2015when the Dominican Order began its 800th anniversary year.
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