May 08 Index

Sr. Fran Listens, Counsels
Reaching Out to Cancer Patients
Fran Koller, OP, ministers at a facility in Trinidad owned and operated by the Living Water Community, a lay religious group. The facility, a 15-bed terminal cancer hospice center, is run solely on offerings and donations. “The residents are of humble means, often admitted from unsafe and unhealthy environments,” said Fran. Read More . . .

Missions in Fields Afar
Reaching Out to Cancer Patients
With a remarkable history of more than 48 years of mission work outside the continental United States, we, the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, are still present on missions outside the continental United States in Alaska, Bolivia, Trinidad and Tobago, Mexico, and Italy. Read More . . .

Sr. Peggy Journeys with Renewed Hope, Joy
On the Way with the God Who Is the Way, Truth, and Life
Peggy Ryan, OP, lives in the South of Bolivia and shares mission with the Presentation Sisters of Dubuque, IA. This mission serves an indigenous population, the Guaraní of the Pilcomayo River Area. Read More . . .

A Review: Quest for the Living God
When I was a young Sister I found theology quite boring. Not any longer, for we live and have lived in a time of astonishing theological development. Read More . . .

Dominican Sisters to Congress: Relieve Iraqi Refugee Crisis
Dominican Sisters from across the country were represented in Washington, DC, in April to urgently call on Congress to immediately improve U.S. efforts to resettle Iraqi refugees. Read More . . .

A Good Friday Walk for Justice
“Despite the dominating powers in society using silencing as a weapon . . . truth cannot be ignored.” This was the theme of the 8th Day Center for Justice’s 28th Annual Good Friday Walk for Justice through downtown Chicago. Read More . . .

Committee Working toward Congregation Collaboration/Reconfiguration
In her Epiphany letter to the Congregation, Pat Mulcahey, OP, named the members of five committees established to assist the Congregation in the implementation of the 2006 Chapter Enactments. Read More . . .

Sr. Judy Joins Archives Staff
Judy Miller, OP, is now part of the Archives staff and works with the Mazzuchelli collection. Judy will manage correspondences, the Mazzuchelli Tracing a Journey exhibit, and other Mazzuchelli-based information. She will gradually move into giving exhibit tours. Read More . . .

Sr. Patty Welcomed in Trinidad
On April 3, the community of the House of Discernment greeted Patty Rinn, OP, welcoming her to Trinidad for the first time. Patty has been assigned as Director of the House of Discernment, taking the place of Jean Tranel, OP, who’s six year missionary permit is coming to an end. Read More . . .

Mazzuchelli Mass
About 100 people attended the Feb. 24 memorial Mass for Father Samuel Mazzuchelli. Read More . . .

New Discerner in Trinidad
Maud-Marie Sisnette was welcomed into the House of Discernment on March 2, 2008, at a special service where she was presented with keys to the house. Read More . . .

Rest in Peace: Associate Eileen Noriega
Eileen Noriega was born Oct. 28, 1930, to Mr. and Mrs. Teijmul. Her maternal grandmother was a Carib princess from our indigenous people, her paternal grandfather came from India. Read More . . .

Scenes from the Past, Plans for the Future
Save the Date for the Fall Associate Gathering
Reading the Signs of the Times” is the theme for the 2008 Associate Gathering, Nov. 14–16, at Sinsinawa Mound. Read More . . .

Grateful to be Part of Dominican Family
So far this year as a Dominican Volunteer USA (DVUSA) I have learned a great many things. I wake every morning and begin on my trek to school where I spend the day serving the children. By the time I get home at night, I’m exhausted yet energized by all the events in my day. Read More . . .

Dominican Alliance Leadership Meets in Houston
The Dominican Alliance (DA) leadership meeting was held in Houston, March 7–9, 2008. The Houston Dominicans have been celebrating their 125th anniversary during this past year, and we were fortunate to be able to celebrate with them. Read More . . .

Aquinas Institute Symposium Cultivates Catholic Leaders
In June 2006, the Vocare Center at Aquinas Institute of Theology, Chicago, initiated the Graduate Symposium in Mission Leadership. With the generous support of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, this program welcomes men and women from educational institutions into an 18-month immersion in the theological and spiritual traditions of the Church. Read More . . .