Catching Fire From Dominic's Vision
Annual Report Fiscal Year 2008-2009
From the Prioress
How ironically descriptive of this past year is the theme of this year’s annual report, “Welcoming Thresholds: Behold, New Things Have Come!” Read more . . .
Cause for Beatification of Samuel Mazzuchelli, OP
The beginnings of documented interest in the Cause for Beatification for Samuel Mazzuchelli, OP, stretches back to 1937 when the novena prayer was written. Read more . . .
Listening for the Voice of the Spirit
Rooted in our past and listening for the voice of the Spirit in the present, we welcome the thresholds evident in our Church, in our nation, and in our lives as American religious and Sinsinawa Dominicans. Read more . . .
Challenges of Chaplaincy
Sister Marie Joanna Hoffmann, OP, believes that at the heart of ministry is relationship with God and with God’s presence in the living, human person. Read more . . .
A Sacred Resting Place
With her deep spiritual connection to the natural world, Sister Ruella Bouchonville, OP (Mary Des Neiges), makes cremation burial urns for Sisters and others upon request. Read more . . .
Learning through Literature
Are you a Tigger or an Eeyore? This is a question Sister Kathleen Hayes, OP (Mary Joseph), asks her elementary school children in her ministry as librarian at St. Paul Catholic School. Read more . . .
Community Is Key
A longtime fixture at Dominican University as president emerita and professor emerita of French, Sister Jean Murray, OP (Meredith), developed and leads an annual seminar in Fanjeaux, France, where faculty and staff from different Dominican colleges live in community and learn about their common Dominican heritage and history in the place where it all began. Read more . . .
Energy for Prison Ministry
Sister Tanya Williams, OP, ministers at the Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility, working with women as an adult education instructor focusing on work readiness. Read more . . .
Building Christian Community
Sister Janet Delperdang, OP, is a pastoral associate and director of religious education for St. Andrew Parish in Lexington and St. Regina Parish in Parsons. Much of her work is centered around building community in that part of the state. Read more . . .
Ministry Locations by Diocese
Fiscal Year 2008-2009. Read more . . .
Sinsinawa Mound: Sisters Grateful for Support
Sinsinawa Mound is our home. It is the place from which our Sisters go forth to minister; where many of our Sisters come for active ministry and retirement; and a place where people come for renewal of body, mind, and spirit. Read more . . .
St. Dominic Villa: An Atmosphere of Peace
Since the annual report of last year, we have welcomed 13 Sisters to St. Dominic Villa, which means, of course, that we have sent 13 Villa Sisters home to God. Read more . . .
Welcoming Thresholds: Evolution Continues
Over the past ten years, the Mission Integration Office has evolved and welcomed many new thresholds. Even our name has changed from Sponsorship Office to Mission Effectiveness Office to Mission Integration Office. Read more . . .
Join Us on Social Networking Sites
The Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters have welcomed new ways of staying connected with you, our partners and benefactors. Read more . . .
Women & Spirit: Exhibit Coming to City Near You
As women religious, we have welcomed many new thresholds throughout our history. The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) has created an exhibit on the rich history and contributions of Catholic Sisters in the United States. Read more . . .