Community News

By Katie Beckmann Mahon, Communications Manager

Several Associates of the Sisters of Saint of Dominic of Blauvelt joined the Sparkill Dominican Associates to participate in the Pajama Project to provide warm pairs of pajamas and books to children in need in the Hudson Valley, ages ranging from newborn to 12 years old.

The Pajama Project, whose mission is to “promote and support a comforting bedtime routine for all children to help them thrive,” provides “cozy pajamas, inspiring storybooks, and critical resources for parents and caregivers.” 

Throughout the election season, the School Sisters of Notre Dame Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation Department invites you to enter our virtual, silent Prayer Room for Peace. All are welcome! May peace prevail.

By Katie Beckmann Mahon, Communications Manager

To say Sr. Noreen Walsh’s ministry keeps her busy would be an understatement.

As Health Care Coordinator for the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, Sr. Noreen's responsibilities involve “working closely with sisters on a one to one basis.”

Sr. Noreen further explained, “I provide guidance, support, and advice to sisters with complex medical issues and navigate through medical care scenarios that involve different doctors and treatment methods.”

By Katie Beckmann Mahon, Communications Manager

Last week, the Dominican Sisters in Committed Collaboration (OPSCC) announced the formation of a new Fratelli Tutti study group, open to sisters, associates, and friends of the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, New York.

The Fratelli Tutti study group will allow participants to virtually gather, read, and pray together throughout November, with the hope of building an understanding and commitment to relationships of respect, dignity, care, and justice.

By Katie Beckmann Mahon, Communications Manager

The Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, New York, Associate Program is an extraordinary one that brings together many wonderful women and men of faith bonded together by the Dominican mission.

For Ellen Nash, the Blauvelt Dominican Associate Program has empowered her “to be a leader and openly share my spirituality.”

In March, S. Barbara Schwarz found herself hospitalized from Covid-19.  Even today, she continues to heal from the virus' effects on her. She, therefore, finds it delightful that, although she has been busy with "the ministry of healing", the Holy Spirit has made her look very busy as of late with various projects coming to light.

By Katie Beckmann Mahon, Communications Manager

Since its founding, the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, New York, have followed in the footsteps of Mother Mary Ann Sammon to respond to the signs of the times, understand the causes of injustice, and create systemic change through advocacy.

Some of the most passionate advocates in the congregation are members of the Blauvelt Social Justice Committee.

By Katie Beckmann Mahon, Communications Manager

On October 13th, the Dominican Sisters in Committed Collaboration (OPSCC) Justice Committee was recognized at the First Friends of New Jersey & New York 2020 Beacon of Hope Awards Virtual Gala.

By Katie Beckmann Mahon, Communications Manager

For Eileen Foti, an Associate of the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, New York, 2020 has been a year of pause and prayer.

Like many others, Eileen has had to significantly shift her daily responsibilities and activities to deal with the COVID-19 fallout.

Besides not being able to frequent restaurants and other small businesses, Eileen and her husband Charlie have utilized technology to watch weekly masses online.

Sister Teresa Huong Thi Nguyen professed final vows as a Sister of Providence in a liturgy on Sunday, Oct. 11, at Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church, Tukwila, Wash.

Due to pandemic health and safety requirements, Sister Huong’s ceremony was limited in size and attendees were masked and socially distant. The customary reception was postponed.

The Society of the Holy Child Jesus recently began its 175th anniversary year, which runs October 2020 to October 2021.

When Cornelia Connelly established the Society in 1846 England was a land of bitter divisions, hunger and disease. Cholera wiped out thousands of people and in Ireland a blight had almost destroyed the potato crop, causing the Great Famine. It was also an era of exploding scientific awareness and technological expertise. Alongside and evoked by this rapidly changing situation there was much religious questioning.

Catholic Religious women have continuously displayed courage in the face of difficulties posed by the global health pandemic – Covid-19. Having been tremendously affected themselves, they seek creative ways of caring for those entrusted to their care in different apostolate.

By Katie Beckmann Mahon, Communications Manager

On Saturday, October 10th, Sr. Bridget Mary Troy, OP, was among a group of Women Religious recognized at the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt’s Jubilee Celebration.

During the Liturgy, Sr. Bridget Mary reflected on what 60 years of Religious Life has meant to her.

“It is said that there is a human attraction to Religious Life that we can ponder but can’t fully explain. In the words of Jesus, ‘you did not choose me, I choose you.’

Join us on Zoom for Coffee with the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity! We will be discussing prayer and discernment. 

Are you discerning religious life? Connect with our Vocation Office for more support and learn about MSBT.

By Katie Beckmann Mahon, Communications Manager

“The eyes of God in the time of COVID”

Peggy Roach, an Associate of the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, has described the past seven months as “life-changing.”

After being “verbally diagnosed” with COVID-19 in the pandemic's early days, Peggy experienced an elevated level of angst.

By Katie Beckmann Mahon, Communications Manager

Last Saturday, the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt gathered together at the Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary to host a socially distant Jubilee Celebration.

    This year, Sister Cornelia Sclafani, an artist, is celebrating 80 years as a Sister of St. Dominic of Amityville.  
    The last piece of art that S. Cornelia created was the face of Christ entitled, "Jesus."  It was not painted in oils or water colors, it was sketched on simple white paper with a pencil. 

The July 2020 Religious Sisters Webinar organized by The Leaders Guild (TLG) in partnership with Association of Sisterhoods of Kenya (AOSK), and titled: Prophetic Role of Religious Sisters in Leadership Amidst Multiple Challenges Posed by Covid-19, was well attended by two hundred and ninety-six (296) participants across the globe, precisely from twenty-five (25) countries of the world.

Toronto, ON/October 7, 2020/For Immediate Release -- On October 7, 1851, four Sisters of St. Joseph came to Toronto from Philadelphia to care for children, left as orphans as a result of an epidemic of typhus. 

The leader of the Sisters, Mother Delphine, forged a path in caring for the sick, the orphans, the homeless, the destitute and the uneducated and now, 170 years later, in the midst of a pandemic, the Sisters, associates, staff and volunteers continue to forge new paths and celebrate their anniversary.

Madonna Bhavan, a community of Ancillae Secular Institute members in Trivandrum hosted a 3-day pre-marriage course at the premises of Ancillae’s Vocational training cum residential area at Kochupally. The course was conducted for the youth belonging to Pulluvila Forane of Trivandrum Archdiocese.  

Curious about Ursuline charism? Want to discover the joy of being loved by God? The Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph invite single Catholic women ages 18-40 to a “Zoom and See” experience. This virtual gathering will take place on Saturday, Nov. 7. Join us online from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. CST to learn more about our creative, contemplative response to the needs of God’s people. 

UNCORKED! VIRTUAL EDITION

Enjoy a lovely evening of specialty wine and delicious chocolates from the comfort of your own home.

REGISTER / ORDER YOUR WINE

Registration is open! Sign up for the event and order your choice of award-winning Syncopation Rhythmic Blend (red), Acoustic Blend (white) or Duet Rosé wine. Tickets available while supplies last.

Tickets: $35 per ticket.

Proceeds benefit the ministries and retirement needs of the Sisters of St. Joseph. 

WINE PICK UP

Wednesday, Oct. 21
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

By Katie Beckmann Mahon, Communications Manager

On Friday, the world learned the sad news of the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

At the age of 87, with 27 years of the years on the Supreme Court, Justice Ginsburg, known to the world as RBG, passed away from complications of pancreatic cancer.

Women worldwide viewed RBG as an icon, and she was a hero for those passionate about social justice advocacy.

During the seven months of quarantine due to the pandemic, S. Mary Anna Euring has created hundreds of pieces of artwork: paintings bushed on rice paper, origami earrings lovingly folded and greeting cards enhanced with her photos of Long Island. But what to do with all this art? She decided to host a sale of her art to sisters and Motherhouse staff to raise money for the congregation’s OPening Word Program, an adult literacy program for immigrant women which operates on Long Island, NY.
She raised more than $4,000!