A Congregation News Magazine
July 2010 Index
On the Cover
Sr. Mary Pat Marcos was chosen to participate in the May 18 Honor Flight of Greater Dubuque to Washington, DC, to honor World War II veterans. She is pictured at right with the Korean Monument. Click here to read more about her trip.
Prioress Attends Meetings in Rome
The recent meetings in Rome, Italy, of the Union of International Superiors General (UISG) from May 7 to 11 and Dominican Sisters International (DSI) from May 14 to 19 were blessed with an international sense of solidarity among religious women across the world. The following are highlights of each gathering. Read more . . .
Sr. Mary Pat Grateful for Honor Flight Experience
Mary Pat Marcos, OP, was chosen to participate in the Honor Flight of Greater Dubuque to Washington, DC, on May 18, 2010. She served in the United States Air Force from 1943 to 1946 and rose to the rank of sergeant. The following are excerpts from a chat she gave at Sinsinawa Mound after the flight. Read more . . .
Colleen Brady Hired at Dominican High School
The Dominican High School (DHS) Board of Directors and the sponsoring Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters are pleased to announce the selection of the new Head of School Colleen Brady. Colleen’s extensive knowledge and past leadership exemplifies the goals and mission of both DHS and the Sinsinawa Dominicans. Read more . . .
Roots and New Growth
Pei’s principle led me to ask, “What classical roots of 13th century Dominican life do we bring to the 21st century?” What are the roots from 19th and 20th century Sinsinawa that we need to keep today? How are we blending in our lives the old and the new, the classical with the modern? Read more . . .
Why Are You Joining When Everyone Else Is Leaving?
When I was a sophomore in college, I decided to finally act on my desire to join the Sinsinawa Dominicans! I contacted the Mound and started the process with some anxiety but real excitement. When I told my college roommates what I planned to do the next year, their first question was this: “Why are you joining the convent when everyone else we know is leaving? Read more . . .
Becoming Dominican
Four women are each taking a significant step this summer in the ongoing process of becoming Dominicans of Sinsinawa. Their requests to journey with us are a gift to us, as well as a challenge to each of us to “enter a process of change that carries our past into the promise of the future.” Read more . . .
Congregation Appointee
Mary Ann Carroll, OP, has been appointed Prioress of St. Dominic Villa. Mary Ann said that, after ministering with the St. Clara and Siena communities at the Motherhouse, ministering with the Villa community seems natural. Read more . . .
Feeling Fortunate for Sister-Associate Relationship
I was 7 years old when my dad took me to my first Sunday morning catechism class. When the class ended the room cleared out quickly. Parents were in the hallway and disappeared with their little ones in tow. Read more . . .
Catholic Leaders Call for Immigration Reform
In May, the presidents of the national conferences of men and women religious, comprised of leaders of U.S. orders of Catholic priests, brothers, and Sisters, issued a statement calling President Obama and Senate and House leaders to work for comprehensive immigration reform immediately. Read more . . .
St. Albert in Minneapolis: Remembering 75 Years
We can only imagine the dismay of those first six Sisters when, after a long trip to Minneapolis, MN, to open both a new convent and school, they found that their convent was not yet ready for occupancy and the school was still only half finished. But for these intrepid women, there must also have been some excitement in meeting the challenge. From the beginning in 1935, the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa ministered side-by-side with the Dominican priests to build the parish of St. Albert the Great and to serve its people. Read more . . .
An Artist and Her Work
What makes this exhibit special? I believe it is in seeing a collection like this (and this is only a portion of her work) that Stephanie’s artistic vision and breadth is revealed. Read more . . .