July 08 Index

Open House at DU’s McGreal Center
The McGreal Center at Dominican University (DU) held an open house celebration in May to thank all those who had made the center possible and to welcome visitors of the newly renovated offices. Read more . . .

‘Fire the Vision’
Over 500 Gather for Federation Convocation
With this theme, the 2008 Federation of Dominican Sisters USA Convocation was launched. An estimated 560 Sisters and Associates gathered April 24–27 near Chicago at the Wyndham O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, IL. Read more . . .

Sr. Ruella’s Ministry of Making Urns
Ruella Bouchonville, OP, has worked with clay for over 50 years and in 2004 began to make cremation burial urns for Sisters and others outside the Congregation. A deep spiritual connection to the natural world plays a role in her ministry of making cremation urns. Read more . . .

Sr. Josette Honored with Tree at Villa
Sr. Josette Pahl (second from left) was honored by Rice Management for her 22 years of dedication and loyalty to St. Dominic Villa, Dubuque and Sinsinawa, with the planting of a red maple tree. Read more . . .

Women Take Next Steps in Becoming Dominican
At the General Chapter 2000 we stated in an enactment that “We affirm the establishment by the General Council of a house of discernment in Trinidad, knowing that it may evolve in unanticipated ways . . . and we accept the responsibilities this mutual discernment will ask of us.” Read more . . .

Associate Anne Tigan Enjoys Dominican Connections
Associate Anne Tigan first met the Dominicans of Sinsinawa when she signed up to take a course at Edgewood College. Anne said that after one course, she was hooked. In 1999, she completed a master’s degree in religious studies there. Her experience at Edgewood College was “fantastic!” Read more . . .

It’s Grand Raffle Time!
Grand Raffle tickets are now available. Sisters are encouraged to buy tickets themselves and offer tickets for sale to fellow parishioners, friends, and family members for this important annual fund raiser. Read more . . .

Fernandina Beach Jubilee Celebration
In May, Barbara Becker, OP, and Bridget Ryan, RSM, held a joint golden jubilee celebration at St. Michael Parish and School, Fernandina Beach, FL, where they both minister. Read more . . .

Dominican Volunteer Builds Community
The Dominican Volunteers USA (DVUSA) mission statement essentially describes my year as a volunteer. Dominican Volunteers “search for new frontiers for the faith.” For myself, I’m exploring a new frontier through working with and teaching an incredibly diverse group of people. Read more . . .

Passion for the Word Dominican Missionary Preaching Team Celebrates 35 Years
The Mystery of God unfolds in each of our lives as we listen, ever deepening into God’s Love and then as we follow along the paths of life’s journey. It is with profound gratitude that I recall many memories and events in these 35 years as a member of the Dominican Missionary Preaching Team. Read more . . .

Postville Raid Prompts Immigration Ad Campaign Catholic Sisters Promote Comprehensive Immigration Reform
The outpouring of support for the victims of the May 12 immigration raid on the kosher meat processing plant in Postville, IA, has been widely reported and acknowledged. What is needed now, say the Catholic Sisters of the Upper Mississippi Valley, is comprehensive immigration reform. Read more . . .

Sinsinawa Web Site Revamped
The Communication Office recently redesigned the Sinsinawa Dominicans’ Congregation web site, www.sinsinawa.org. There are many new features on the updated site. Read more . . .

2009 Mound Calendar Available
A 2009 Sinsinawa Mound calendar is now available for purchase through the Sinsinawa Mound Bookshop. Read more . . .

Sisters Celebrate 175th Anniversary of St. Mary, Portage
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Portage, WI, holds the distinction of being the oldest church in the Diocese of Madison. Father Samuel Mazzuchelli, OP, arrived there in 1833 to minister among the Winnebago (Ho-Chunk) Indians. Read more . . .

A Special Roman Experience
A Sister living in Rome sometimes has special opportunities, like my chance to receive communion from Pope Benedict XVI at the April 2 Mass commemorating the third anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul II. How was that arranged? Read more . . .

Arizona Region Gathers
This group from the Phoenix, AZ, region gathers three or four times per year to discuss spirituality and concerns and aspirations of the Sinsinawa Dominican community. Read more . . .