January 10, 2017

Dominican Sisters of Houston: Advent Brunch

houston_9413 When the Dominican Sisters of Houston gather annually for our Advent Prayer and Brunch, it has been our custom to give the Pauline Gannon Service Recognition Award to either, an employee, volunteer or benefactor. This award is the sisters’ way of recognizing friends and partners whose companionship and service deserve special honor. When we gathered on Saturday, December 17, we broke with that tradition. In her opening remarks, Sr. Donna Pollard announced that in this 800 anniversary year of the Order of Preachers, we were gathering to honor every member of the Dominican Family around the globe. We were joined by many of the Dominican Vietamese sisters as well as other members of the Dominican Family in Houston.
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January 10, 2017

Dominican Sisters of Caldwell: St. Catherine of Siena Healthcare Center Named in 2016 List of Best Nursing Homes

U.S. News & World Report recently evaluated nearly 16,000 nursing homes nationwide and determined that slightly over 2,000 should be included on the 2016 list of Best Nursing Homes. These represent about 13 percent of all homes and reflect a 41 percent decrease from last year. Eighty-three of these best nursing homes can be found in New Jersey, including St. Catherine of Siena Healthcare Center operated by the Sisters of St. Dominic of Caldwell.
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January 10, 2017

Dominican Sisters of San Rafael: “Dominican Sisters’ Housing Plan at San Rafael Convent Draws Opposition”

“The Dominican Sisters are asking the city to allow the nuns to convert part of their San Rafael convent to transitional housing for two women and their children for two years — but the plan is garnering neighborhood opposition.” Read article

January 10, 2017

Dominican Institute for the Arts: A Collaborative Opportunity for the Dominican Family

webdialogo We know that racism raises its ugly head in our lives in many ways. The Dominican Institute for the Arts seeks to help the Order and LCWR further our work of rooting out Racism. We invite all Dominican Youth, Young Adults and all the Dominican Family as well as those they minister with to submit your personal artwork, videos, poetry, to join with us in one voice for this on our website and beyond. Work must be original and if a YouTube or Vimeo it must abide by copyright laws. We reserve the right to choose what appears on our website. Let us know in your email your connection to the Dominican Family. To submit your work and support this preaching in action, please send it or the links to diartsop@gmail.com.

January 10, 2017

Dominican Institute for the Arts: 2017 Membership

webdialogo We know there are more artists in your congregation that we do not have as members. Many do not recognize they are artists though they design cards, logos, dance, are musicians, do photography, etc. They often need the personal encouragement of leadership to realize the gift they are and have. We know you want to promote their work as well. So kindly share this membership information for the Dominican Institute for the Arts. Even if they cannot attend our gatherings, membership offers them a web page and the encouragement of belonging to a group beyond themselves. We thank you for the encouragement of your members. Here is the membership brochure and form.