November 17, 2019

Dominican Sisters of Sparkill: ‘Let’s Not Forget about Migrant Families’

“While campaigns intensified leading up to the United States off-year election on November 5, lawn signs for and against public office candidates proliferated across the country. Rockland county was no exception, displaying a wide array of political endorsements that seemed to sprinkle nearly every household in sight. Dominican Convent in Sparkill placed its own lawn sign, albeit one that neither supports nor disparages any candidates.” Read article

November 17, 2019

‘Annual Meeting of the International Dominican Commission for Justice and Peace’

The International Dominican Commission for Justice and Peace (IDCJP) recently held its annual meeting at the Casa per Ferie Enrico de Osso in Rome, 12-17 October. Comprising the friar and sister international and regional/continental J&P promoters, representatives of the Dominican nuns, laity, youth and UN delegations, the Commission was blessed to have a long conversation with the new Master of the Order, Fr. Gerard Timoner. Building on the decisions of the recent General Chapter in Vietnam, he affirmed the promotion of justice and peace, not as a specialized work, but as the work of all Christians and therefore of all Dominicans. He highlighted the importance of also promoting it ad intra – within the Order, to restore our relationships as brothers and sisters, and to proclaim it with joy. The lack of justice and peace in our communities obstructs vocation.

Reunión anual de la Comisión Internacional Dominicana por la Justicia y la Paz

Rencontre Annuelle de la Commission Internationale Dominicaine Justice et Paix

November 17, 2019

‘Laboring with the Poor: Providence College Goes to Guatemala’

By Fr. Peter Martyr Yungwirth, O.P., College Chaplain, Providence College

Each year after the end of the spring semester, Providence College Campus Ministry sponsors two international service trips to Jamaica and Guatemala. The group that travels to Jamaica works with Mustard Seed Communities and mainly serves those who suffer from mental and physical handicaps. The group that travels to Guatemala works with Mision San Lucas and serves in a number of ways in the local community, especially through aiding the local workers with manual labor.

This past summer, I was able to accompany the group to Guatemala, and it was a beautiful experience. Many of our students experienced a foreign culture for the first time. We were able to spend time speaking and getting to know the people of the area while we served alongside of them. We heard their stories and how the different parts of the mission have helped them and their families. While excavating for a foundation of a house, helping to build the beginnings of a foundation of another house, or moving dirt, rocks, and boulders, we were able to join them in their experiences and begin to see how God’s providence has played out in their lives especially through the assistance of the mission.

November 17, 2019

Dominican Sisters of Hope: Assistant Archivist Job Opening

The Dominican Sisters’ of Hope are seeking a part time Archives Assistant to join the archives staff. Please refer to the job posting for more information.

Assistant Archivist Job Posting

November 17, 2019

Siena Retreat Center: Arrangements Coordinator Job Opening

Siena Retreat Center, a non-profit retreat and spirituality center in southeastern Wisconsin, is inviting applicants for the full-time position of Arrangements Coordinator. Successful applicants have significant experience in a service setting, accurately managing a complex set of details in a friendly, respectful, and competent manner. Please send a resume and a full-page cover letter introducing your qualifications as a candidate to: HR Recruiter – Arrangements Coordinator, 5635 Erie Street, Racine, WI 53402. Email submissions preferred to: hr@racinedominicans.org. Applications are due by Monday, December 2, 2019. Siena Retreat Center is a ministry of the Racine Dominican Sisters. Please visit www.SienaRetreatCenter.org for more information.