March 21, 2017

Garrett Gundlach, SJ, Influenced by Dominican sisters at St. Catherine’s High School in Racine, Wisconsin

The Jesuits celebrate Women’s History Month with a three-part series, “How have you been influenced by Catholic Sisters?” The Jesuits were asked to “reflect on the religious sisters they’ve worked with and gotten to know.” Please see Garrett Gundlach, SJ’s (high school campus minister and spiritual formation teacher at Red Cloud Indian School on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota) reflection below:
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March 21, 2017

Dominican Sister of Mission San Jose Mary Sean Hodges Helps ‘Men Sentenced to Life Terms Reenter the World’

A Los Angeles Magazine article, “The Sister and the Lifers,” shares the story of Dominican Sister Mary Sean Hodges’ ministry of helping men sentenced to life terms reenter the world. One part of Sister Mary Sean’s ministry is a preparation program called “Insight.” The program “focuses on helping inmates recognize the reasons for their crimes and express personal change.” Read article

March 20, 2017

Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids: National Catholic Sisters Week

“In celebrating National Catholic Sisters Week, March 8-14, the Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids welcomed 142 volunteers from our Dominican Sisters friends community to serve and support some of the most vulnerable in West Michigan. Volunteers helped to ensure hungry kids get fed, new babies are swaddled and warm, and above all, that Dominican core values, like service and collaboration are lived and shared.” Read article

March 20, 2017

Two Adrian Dominican Sisters Named ‘Distinguished Alumni’ of Barry University

Sister Linda Bevilacqua, OP, center, President of Barry University, with two of Barry’s Distinguished Alumni: Sister Nancy Murray, OP, left, and Sister Peg Albert, OP. (Photo credit: Dan Bock/Barry University)

February 24, 2017, Miami Shores, Florida – Two Adrian Dominican Sisters – Peg Albert, OP, PhD, and Nancy Murray, OP – were among 10 to be honored as Distinguished Alumni of Barry University. The February 9 award luncheon, held at the Coral Gables Country Club, launched Barry’s Reunion Weekend.
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March 17, 2017

The North American Dominican Justice Promoters Gathered Near Chicago March 2-4, 2017

Submitted by Marcelline Koch, O.P.

The North American Dominican Justice Promoters gathered at Techny Towers near Chicago March 2-4. This bi-annual gathering is an opportunity for promoter input and discussion on the signs of the times and the subsequent updating of the US Dominican Call to Justice as well as serving as a supportto the promoters in their justice work.
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