Together in Trinidad Several Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa gathered in Trinidad in July. Pictured are (from left) Srs. Siobhan Burroughs, Mary Martin Joseph, Elizabeth Dunn, Tere Auad, and Gail Jagroop. Celebrating 65 Years of Religious Life The Sinsinawa Dominican...
This June, an intrepid crew of students and staff from Edgewood College (Madison, WI) and Dominican University (River Forest, IL) set out to encounter God in the “book of creation.” Taking our cue from St. Augustine’s concept of the two books (i.e., understanding both...
“The soil is our most precious resource, and it’s really important to do everything we can to protect it from future degradation—and it’s possible!” With these words, it’s evident Julia Gerlach (pictured above) is excited about her work as project manager for Fields...
Young Marion Blackwell was destined for a notable life. Born in 1887 to Thomas and Julia (Britt) Blackwell in Milwaukee, she was just 6 years old when she began to study music with her oldest sister, Alice. After graduating from St. John’s Academy, Milwaukee, she...
The Feast of St. Dominic is always one of joy and festivities for Dominicans. On Aug. 7, 2024, during evening prayer with the Sisters at Stair Crest (Muskego, WI), Sister Julie Rambin received a blessing from Prioress Christina Heltsley, OP, as she was sent forth to...
by Associates Elly Pick, Karen Anderson, and Kay Brown Visiting the lands of St. Dominic was the experience of a lifetime! In June, we pilgrims embraced the Spirit of Dominic as we walked and prayed in historic areas of southern France. What a blessing for us! We were...
Some members of the Sinsinawa Dominican diamond jubilee “crowd” celebrated in Madison June 12 with our cherished Elizabeth Rodkewich, OP! It was a scorching hot day, but that didn’t deter us! We laughed, shared updates, and explored where we are at this important time...
7 Questions with Sister Mary Ann Carroll, OP What is your current ministry? I am currently retired, which affords me the opportunity to volunteer at the House of Peace (a Capuchin sponsored ministry), the Marcus Center, and Stair Crest. What do you love most about...
The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) national board voted unanimously to appoint Kathy Brazda, CSJ, as president. She became the president at the transfer of leadership Aug. 16 at the LCWR assembly in Orlando, FL. Kathy is the president of the...
Several Dominican Sisters and Associates of Sinsinawa participated in the Rally for Democracy sponsored by the We All Belong campaign by MICAH on July 14 before the start of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Julie Schwab, OP (center), spoke at a press...
The Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa and the Racine Dominicans held “A Celebration of New Beginnings” July 25 at the Racine Dominican Motherhouse, Racine, WI. Several Sisters, Associates, and friends attended the prayer service. Pictured are (clockwise from left) the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
What Does It Mean to Be Christian? 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 15, 2024 SCRIPTURE Isaiah 50:5-9a Psalm 116 James 2:14-18 Mark 8:25-27 PREACHING In this passage from Mark, Jesus asks the disciples these two questions: “Who do people say I am?" and "Who do...
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...
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....
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...
