Sinsinawa Dominicans, Inc. (SDI), and Tricon Construction will not be moving forward together in partnership to transfer ownership of any of the buildings at Sinsinawa Mound. Tricon initially explored an active senior residential project and more recently focused on...
Sisters celebrating 70 years of religious life with the Sinsinawa Dominican Congregation gathered June 1 and 2 at Stair Crest in Muskego, WI, for shared prayer, reflection, and a jubilee Mass. Also recognized during the weekend were Stair Crest residents Sisters...
Sixty-two Sisters under 50 years old traveled to St. Xavier University, Chicago, for the Giving Voice National Gathering entitled "Being Seeds of Encounter and Communion" June 13–16. Five Dominican Sisters were present on this joy-filled encounter, including Christin...
In 2024, the Sinsinawa Dominican Laudato Si' Committee met to discuss Pope Francis' exhortation Laudeum Deum. As a result, Sisters at Stair Crest in Muskego, WI, wanted to know what they could DO in response to the Pope's urgent request to change their lifestyle in...
by Sister Priscilla Wood, OP On a beautiful day at Living History Farms outside of Des Moines, IA, I waited in line with my art-junky friend and companion, Dan Soat, to experience Antiques Roadshow live! We were two of 3,250 people who had tickets to this one-day...
by Sister Sheila Fitzgerald, OP Fields of Sinsinawa now has its own logo! You may notice some similarities to the one we adopted as a Dominican Congregation. Just give it a little turn and you will see the green pastures, the brown Earth, and the blue running water...
Sisters in the Spotlight Sister Ellen Gaynor, OP What has been your favorite ministry over the years? Oncology/hematology physician and practice. What do you love most about being a Dominican Sister of Sinsinawa? Opportunities for service and community. What has been...
Sister Christina Heltsley, OP, Prioress of the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, received an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, and delivered the commencement address for the University of San Francisco, CA, School of Education in May. “Your...
The Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa partnered with the Racine Dominicans to provide a new congregate housing location on the shores of Lake Michigan. Many Sisters moved June 3 and 4 from Prairie View Manor (PVM), Footville, WI, to the Racine Dominican Motherhouse,...
by Mary Paynter, OP It’s not every day a former President of the United States visits Sinsinawa Mound. In 1878, the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa gladly received a visit to St. Clara Convent by Ulysses S. Grant, who served as President from 1869 to 1877. In her book,...
Share Generously 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 28, 2024 SCRIPTURE 2 Kings 4:42-44 Ephesians 4:1-6 John 6:1-15 PREACHING "All ate and were filled." Jesus was never outdone in generosity! The first reading tells us that Elisha fed 100 people with some barley...
Introduction: What is Laudato Sì’ and Its Action Platform The groundbreaking encyclical, Laudato Si’, written by Pope Francis in 2015, is a beautiful and comprehensive exploration on how to care for Earth, our common home. It presents a new vision which he calls...
On the Cover Recently, several Sisters from Sinsinawa Mound visited Glass Heritage in Davenport, IA, to view progress of the restoration work on the stained glass windows from St. Clara Chapel at Sinsinawa. “Seeing four of our stained glass windows being repaired was...
Your Donation Can Help Us Create New Historical Exhibit We Count on Your Support Your donation will help us create an exceptional exhibit. Donate online at sinsinawa.org/donate or call (608) 748-4411, ext. 292. Thank you! Our Sisters remember you in daily prayer.
Sinsinawa Sweepstakes: Official Rules 2024 Official Rules and Entry Procedures Sinsinawa Sweepstakes: Five cash prizes totaling $15,000 will be awarded as soon as possible after winners are selected in a random drawing at noon October 8, 2024, at Sinsinawa Mound....
Online Discernment Opportunities Continue by the Relationships for Mission Team An ongoing opportunity the Relationships for Mission Office has provided since September is drop-in online discernment. We invite women ages 19 to 45 to join Dominican Sisters on the...
Sinsinawa Mound is forever our home. Some Sisters have moved to senior living communities elsewhere; however, Sinsinawa Mound will continue to be the home of our Congregation and the location of congregation offices. Sisters, albeit a smaller number, will continue to...
In 1847, two women responded to an invitation by Father Samuel Mazzuchelli, OP, and thus began the Sinsinawa Dominican Congregation of the Most Holy Rosary in southwest Wisconsin. Since that time, more than 3,400 women have made profession as Dominican Sisters of...
The Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa unveiled a new congregation logo in December, featuring the familiar, traditional Dominican shield with a modern edge. The public can expect to see this new look on the congregation website, social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter,...
Imagine leaving a life of wealth and a homeland of friends and family at age 22 to become a Catholic priest on the rugged Midwestern frontier in 1828. The remarkable Italian-American Father Samuel Mazzuchelli, OP, did just that while building churches and civic...
