The Sinsinawa Women's Network
Front row, from left: Srs. Sarah Anne Kaminski, Pam Mitchell, Ann Marie
Palmisano, Liz Sully, and Marce Connolly. Back row: Srs. Clare Wagner,
Bernadine Karge, Angela Donovan, and Suzanne Lorentz.
History
In May 1983, in response to a request that an ad hoc committee be formed to focus on feminine consciousness, the Task Force on Women in Church and Society began. The group went through a number of name changes, and, in 1992, it became known as the Sinsinawa Women’s Network.
Vision Statement
The Sinsinawa Women’s Network includes those who are willing to work toward a feminist vision of inclusivity and justice for all peoples and respect for all creation.
Goals
- to provide educational opportunities in eco-feminist principles and feminist theology so as to rediscover and deepen the fundamental spiritual values which motivate us;
- to work to achieve full participation for women in the church and society by striving to eliminate sexism, racism, classism, and heterosexism; and
- to challenge and change patriarchal behavior and structures in ourselves, in our ministries and in our institutions in order to build solidarity and bondedness with all women.
Membership
The Women’s Network meets two times per year. Any Vowed Member, Associate, Dominican Volunteer, or person with whom we share our lives is welcome to join. If you are interested in joining the committee, contact the Peace and Justice Office at opjustice@aol.com.
Members 2010
Kaye Ashe, OP
Diane Boutet, OP
Theresa Byrne, OP
Toni Callahan, OP
Marce Connolly, OP
Angela Donovan, OP
Ann Halloran, OP
Ann Jacobson-Linn
Sarah Anne Kaminski, OP
Bernadine Karge, OP
Kathy Komarek, OP
Suzanne Lorentz, OP
Pam Mitchell, OP
Mary Ann Mueninghoff, OP
Mary Ellen O'Dea, OP
Joy Peterson, PBVM
Ann Marie Palmisano, OP
Roberta Popara, OP
Donna Quinn, OP
Evi Storto, OP
Liz Sully, OP
Clare Wagner, OP