August 9, 2016

Photo of the Week: ‘Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Elect New Leadership and Set Mission Priorities at Chapter’

From left to right: Sister Mary Liam Brock, Sister Diane Bridenbecker, Sister Cecilia Canales, Sister Mary Suzanna Vasquez and from Mexico Hermana Verónica Esparza Ramírez was selected for leadership. — From left to right: Sister Mary Liam Brock, Sister Diane Bridenbecker (Vicaress), Sister Cecilia Canales (Prioress), Sister Mary Suzanna Vasquez, and Hermana Verónica Esparza Ramírez (from Mexico) were selected for leadership.

The Dominican Sisters of Mission Jose held their 25th General Chapter from July 23-30, 2016. Read more

August 9, 2016

Dominican Sister of Sparkill, Sr. Elizabeth Slenker, O.P. Awarded Dominican Institute for the Arts “Fra Angelico Award”

During the Dominican Institute for the Arts (DIA) 19^th Annual gathering from July 26-31, 2016, Sr. Elizabeth Slenker, O.P. was presented the Fra Angelico Award. The award is given to “members who exemplify the dedication of famous Dominican Friar and artist, Fra Angelico, to furthering the Holy Preaching through art.” Read article and view photos

August 8, 2016

Dominican Institute for the Arts Holds 19th Annual Gathering

Racine, WI (July 26, 2016) – Celebrating 800 years and the Spirit flowing, Dominican artists assembled July 26-31 at the Siena Retreat Center, Racine, Wisconsin for the Annual Gathering of the Dominican Institute for the Arts.
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August 8, 2016

Dominican Young Adults Gather in Toulouse for Meeting of International Dominican Youth Movement

Submitted by Gina Fleming, O.P.
(July 16-21, Toulouse, France) They came on pilgrimage to the place where St. Dominic lived and ministered. They wanted to walk along the same paths that Dominic walked.

From as far away as Korea, The Philippines, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Trinidad and Tobago, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, Ivory Coast, Guatemala, Paraguay, Venezuela, Italy, Brazil, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Columbia and the United States, Dominican Young Adults, friars, sisters and laity gathered for the 12th International Meeting. The theme of this year’s meeting was “Young Dominicans sent to preach the Gospel.”
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August 8, 2016

Mariandale Retreat and Conference Center – ‘A Life in Colors’

Exhibit Date: August 8 through September 16, 2016
Reception Date: August 28, 2016 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

The artistic works of Dominican Sister of Hope, Sister Mary Ellen Wisner, OP will be on display at the Mariandale Retreat and Conference Center through September, 16, 2016. A Life in Colors features the mixed media work of this Dominican Sister of Hope who taught art for many years. In retirement she has been able to devote more time to her own work. S. Mary Ellen works in oils, water colors, and stained glass.
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