Dominican Associates of Sinsinawa Kathleen Motzenbecker and Kay Brown and I were considering volunteering at the border in McAllen, TX. Last year, we volunteered at the Catholic Charities Respite Center in October. We will work with Reg McKillip, OP, and the Office of Peace and Justice and invite any others who might be interested to join us in spring 2024.
Learn more about our Leadership Council and explore our Annual Report which includes an update on our Capital Campaign.
“Wide awake, alert, enthusiastic” perfectly describes Camp WeHaKee, Winter, WI. Yes, Camp WeHaKee is alive and well! With Bob and Maggie Braun at the helm, the heart of the camp is still RELATIONSHIP—relationship with each other, creation, and God who is ever-present...
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 2016, Pope Francis wrote an encyclical called Laudato Si’. Many of us have read and studied and been inspired by it; however, the encyclical has not yet had the impact that it should have had. Much was written about it; many applauded its scope and vision; however,...
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,...
The Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa are working with McCullough Creative to update and relocate the Father Samuel Mazzuchelli, OP: Tracing a Journey exhibit and the Telling Our Story heritage exhibit at Sinsinawa Mound. Both exhibits will remain open to the public and...
On Aug. 17 and 18, Hunter Erickson from Appleton, WI, visited Sinsinawa Mound to disassemble and remove the Kilgen organ in St. Clara Chapel for use in his home. At 17 years old, he is a musical prodigy and extremely excited to be the new organ owner. Jo Ann...
On Aug. 7 at First Vespers for the feast of St. Dominic, Julie Rambin was received as a novice with the Sinsinawa Dominican Congregation. Julie received the title “Sister” and moved into the canonical novitiate stage of formation. On Aug. 14, Sister Julie began her...
The tristate area women religious invited community members, friends, and family for free, fun, and engaging concerts focusing on care for Earth. The interactive concerts were titled “Love Our Mama Earth: Songs and Stories with Earth Mama.” Performances were held Aug....
On Aug. 4, women religious in the Milwaukee area were invited to be part of a press conference with other faith leaders introducing the campaign “We All Belong.” Mary Howard Johnstone, OP; Mary Ann Carroll, OP; and I attended. “We All Belong” campaign is organized by...
Installation of the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa Leadership Council 2023–2028 took place July 1, 2023, at Edgewood College in St. Joseph Chapel, Madison, WI. During the ceremony, candles were lit by Pam Mitchell, OP, and then given to (from left) Jeanne Tranel, OP;...
Presbyterian Homes and Services (PHS) held a dedication ceremony for the Stair Crest community at Muskego, WI, June 29. Many Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa were in attendance. “Thank you for joining us for a day to honor and commemorate the completion of our beautiful...
CREATING OUR FUTURE TODAY! by the DSC Futuring Team—Dominican Srs. Donna Moses, Mai-dung Nguyen, Kathleen Tait, Lorraine Reaume, and Pat Magee Over 130 Dominican Sisters, including 15 from Sinsinawa, gathered in Columbus, OH, June 27–30, 2023, to explore new ways of...
The Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa have accepted Tricon Construction Group’s proposal to take the next steps toward ownership of several buildings at Sinsinawa Mound. Tricon proposes to renovate the space for an active senior living community and event center and to...
NORTH AMERICAN JUSTICE PROMOTERS HOLD ANNUAL MEETING by Reg McKillip, OP The North American Dominican Justice Promoters held their annual conference “Coming Together” June 13–16, 2023, in Chicago. It was a gathering of the justice promoters from 19 congregations and...
In June, several Sisters visited Tina Heltsley, OP, at St. Francis Center, Redwood City, CA, before she left her ministry there to serve as Prioress of the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa.
The Sinsinawa Dominican Congregation of the Most Holy Rosary elected new leadership and set direction for the next five years at their 25th General Chapter in Brookfield, WI, April 15–23, 2023. Installation of the new leadership took place July 1 at Edgewood College...
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...