By Katie Mahon, Communications Manager
Two weeks ago, Sr. Monica Paul Fraser, OP, and several Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, New York, celebrated their Jubilee milestones.
For Sr. Monica, a member of the “Band of 1951”, this Jubilee marked 60 years of religious life for her and fellow band members.
On a recent episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, Sr. Monica reflected on her milestone and “wonderful” 60 years as a Blauvelt Dominican Sister.
By Katie Mahon, Communications Manager
The Dominican Volunteers USA (DVUSA) program has led many lay women and men to connect with Dominican congregations.
Through their program, DVUSA volunteers are matched with congregations and their ministry sites then assigned to live in community with them for 11 months. Together, these volunteers live out the Dominican mission through ministry, common life, prayer, and study.
“The Future of Catholic Universities and the Role of Liberal Arts in Higher Education Today,” will be the topic of a panel moderated by James Flynn, Ph.D., Chair of the Caldwell University Theology and Philosophy Department, 3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 21. Attendees can attend in-person or virtually.
The talk is one of a series of events to celebrate the installation of Matthew Whelan, Ed.D. as Caldwell’s ninth president.
By Katie Beckmann Mahon, Communications Manager
The past few months for Sr. Maggie McDermott, OP, have been quite busy.
Sr. Maggie, a Sister of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, New York, and Executive Director of Tolentine Zeiser CLC, had to prepare for her school to reopen and get her staff and students familiar with new health and safety guidelines.
On a recent episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, Sr. Maggie gave listeners an insight into her “hectic” summer.
By Katie Mahon, Communications Mananger
On Sunday, October 10th, the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, New York, Motherhouse Chapel was full of joy and love as Sisters and Associates came together to celebrate 14 Jubilarians.
Sr. Victoria Sloane celebrated 75 years of religious life, while Sisters Mary Margaret Gleeson, Patricia Horan, and Dominic Marie McDonnell celebrated 70 years.
The General Council of the Adrian Dominican Sisters issued the following statement on the treatment by the President Joseph Biden Administration on Haitian refugees at the U.S.-Mexico border.
The Adrian Dominican Sisters join other religious leaders nationally in calling on the Biden Administration to immediately end deportation flights of Haitians seeking refuge at the U.S.-Mexico border. We are deeply distressed by images and reports of the inhumane treatment of Haitians at the border.
Uncorked-Kansas City & St. Louis
2021 VIRTUAL EVENT
A lovely evening of specialty wine and delicious chocolates from the comfort of your own home.
Celebrate autumn with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Uncorked! Virtual Event.
WINE PICK UP : Wednesday, Oct. 20 | 3:30-5:30 p.m. Pick up your goodie bag including your wine selection and sampling of chocolates at:
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet present
Linger Over Breakfast: Care for Creation in Action
with the Jerusalem Farm Community
Saturday, October 23, 2021 Doors open: 8:30 a.m. Program: 9 – 11 a.m.
At Avila University, Whitfield Center-together in person or via Zoom!
11901 Wornall Road Kansas City, MO 64145
Finding God Everywhere: Insights from the Bible online Sept. 23
By Katie Beckmann Mahon, Communications Manager
In March 2021, the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, New York, launched the Hearts Afire Podcast.
You are invited to a One-Day International Encounter, hosted by Bon Secours Young Adults.
Our goals for this event are simple:
1. to provide you a space to learn more about a very important topic for Catholics today, Synodality, which we see as a critical path forward for the future.
2. to give you an opportunity to get to know some new and interesting people from across England, Ireland, and the United States.
Register for this unique event today!
Do I have to know what Synodality is to attend?
Food security means having physical and economic access to sufficient safe and nutritious food at all times to meet dietary needs for a productive and healthy life. How does food insecurity lead to migration? What is the impact of climate change on food production and access? How is food security stratified across racial lines?
September marks Hunger Action Month, a time to raise awareness regarding the heartbreaking statistics that 42 million in the United States, including over 13 million children, are currently facing hunger.
This alarming number is one of the many reasons that the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, NY, and the team at Harmony Farm in Orange County, NY, a ministry site of the sisters, support several food pantries, including St. Margaret’s Guild in Middletown, NY, Newburgh Ministries in Newburgh, NY, and the Goshen Ecumenical Food Pantry in Goshen, NY.
Retreat Day with Sr. Julie, PBVM. “We were so amazed and humbled to see the heart, love and faith the staff at the mission have for the work that they do and the service they provide. We were so blessed to be a part of it for the day.” -Principal Sandra Alamo-Ng, Saint Joseph School, Upland.
What does economic justice mean to a woman in the workforce? To an immigrant without health care? To a mother with many mouths to feed? For many in our society, the avenues of opportunity are limited by the status quo between the haves and the have-nots.
Join our conversation on September 8 at 3 p.m. Central as host Charish Badzinski joins a panel of experts to explore the challenges of creating a just economic system and actions we can take to ensure economic security for all.
Registration is free and open to the public.
Sisters of Notre Dame Global Update & Reception
Please join us for an update on the Sisters of Notre Dame around the world. We welcome three congregational leaders to California. They will share the spirit and mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame as it is today in 17 countries.
Honored Guests
Sr. Kristin Battles, Superior General
Sr. Kathleen Burns & Sr. Mary Ann Culpert, General Councilors
Event Details:
Sunday, September 12, 2021
1:00-4:30pm PDT
Notre Dame Center
1776 Hendrix Ave, Thousand Oaks CA
Cardinal Mario Grech has appointed Sr. Marie Kolbe Zamora, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, to serve as an official for the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops. Zamora’s appointment commences at the Vatican on Sept. 1, 2021. Zamora will work with Cardinal Grech (General Secretary for the Synod of Bishops), Bishop Luis Marín de San Martín and Sister Nathalie Becquart (Undersecretaries for the General Secretariat), and the other members of the Secretariat team in its preparation for and implementation of Synod Assemblies.
Where is God calling you? Come and See life as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana.
All single, Catholic women ages 18-42 are invited to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Oct. 1-3. During the free, in-person weekend retreat, you can learn about the life and mission of Congregation foundress, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. You will also experience the mission in action today by interacting with the Sisters of Providence.
The retreat begins at 7 p.m., EDT, on Friday, Oct. 1, and will conclude at 1 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 3. Food and housing will be provided.
Deeptime Leadership and Religious Communities (Info Session)
August 18th, 7:00 PM ET (US)
This is an information session about the upcoming nine-month Deeptime Leadership & Personal Empowerment Program that starts Sept. 22nd.
We have a new video on one of our sisters and her journey to the USA. Please watch, like, post, share etc. Thank you so much for the support, we greatly appreciate it!
By Katie Beckmann Mahon, Communications Manager
Faith is something that has been tested frequently throughout the pandemic.
Whether it was a diagnosis of COVID-19 or dealing with economic issues, one’s faith and relationship with God were often questioned over the past 18 months.
In the most recent episode of the Hearts Afire Podcast, Sr. Bridget Mary Troy, OP, a Sister of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, New York, reflected on her battle with COVID-19, along with the importance of faith during sickness.
The Society of the Sacred Heart, United States – Canada Province, announced a new provincial and provincial team. With the unanimous consent of the Society of the Sacred Heart General Council, Suzanne Cooke, RSCJ, was named the new provincial for a mandate of three years, commencing on August 1, 2021.
After receiving input from Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ) representing all age groups, all regions and both countries in the province, Sister Cooke selected her provincial team: Imma De Stefanis, RSCJ; Marina Hernandez, RSCJ; and Lynne Lieux, RSCJ.
Gun violence has become a global human rights and public health issue that threatens the basic right to life. Gun violence disproportionately impacts communities of color, women and other marginalized groups in society. Armed violence and climate change are two of the root causes forcing millions of migrants and refugees to flee their homes and communities.
What are some reasonable measures that can be taken that would have immediate security implications? How do we address the underlying contributors to gun violence? How do we create a culture of gun safety?
The Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary – Eastern American Area have elected a new area leader and councilors.
By Katie Beckmann Mahon, Communications Manager
Eileen Foti is a woman of many talents.
She is a brilliant artist, illustrator, photographer, as well as a wife, mother, grandmother, and Associate for the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, New York. She is a highly decorated author.
Eileen, who frequently volunteers at the Motherhouse, recently published a new children’s book, Bunny and the Rainbow.
