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Sr. Gregoria Bueno Rodriguez is on the move to her new home in Connecticut.
Please see pictures of her departure to New Haven in this blog.
She will be missed in Columbus! Good luck and blessings from all.
Peace & Justice Update
Friday Happening in Louisville
An hour of solidarity with immigrants and refugees is planned for World Refugee Day, Friday, June 20, 1-2 pm, in front of the federal courthouse in Louisville.
Sisters and Associates are invited to attend. Organizers ask for prayer if you cannot be there.
Please go here to learn more.
Nuns Against Gun Violence on the Move
This group is going state to state to learn what it being done to advocate for safer gun legislation and to reduce gun violence.
Ohio and Pennsylvania have been visited to date and Missouri is next.
Please go here to register for a July 8 webinar that focuses on state-level efforts and the Missouri visit and click here for more information.
Assembly Action Steps
Call from Network to Take Action
Network, advocates for justice, inspired by Catholic Sisters, is asking Sisters to take part in actions related to the budget reconciliation.
15 million people are said to lose Medicaid because of Congress' budget decisions.
Budget reconciliation will touch everyone and the call is for signatures, which are needed more than ever.
Please click here to take action.
Congregational News
Noteworthy Appointments
Fr. Simon Peter Engurait was among Pope Leo’s first batch of episcopal appointments.
Currently the vicar general for Houma-Thibodaux, located an hour south of New Orleans, he will be the very first African-born bishop to head a US diocese.
Sisters from the Eucharistic Missionaries of St. Dominic served in this bayou region for many decades, and the diocese is still home for several Associates and graduates of the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center’s internship for directors.
To discover why someone was judged ready to be a bishop only 12 years after priestly ordination, read about him here and watch a video about him from Uganda Catholics Online here.
Invitation to Perpetual Profession
One of the wonderful pieces of news shared at last week’s Community Days was the date for the Perpetual Profession of Sr. Annie Killian. Click here to view an invitation to this joyous event.
Dominican Family News
DVM Learning Community
DVM's Dominican Educator Learning Community (DELC) is gathering in Columbus to discuss things such as the roots of the Dominican Ministry and spirituality across the curriculum, Dominican Charism in the classroom, building the future in Dominican Catholic Education and praying for the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to preach and teach Veritas.
DELC is a service provided by Dominican Veritas Ministries for educators in Dominican-sponsored and legacy schools. DELC fills the role previously held by the former Dominican Association of Secondary Schools (DASS).
This gathering is a first for DVM and included time for an opening day Mass at the Motherhouse Chapel.
Learning sessions will continue through Thursday at the Martin de Porres Center.
Please see a few pictures here.
From Our Founded Ministries
Noteworthy Siena Learning Center Volunteer
Siena Learning Center believes a high school senior and volunteer known as Nozima has become an incredible asset to them.
She is the daughter of two of the Center's learners who puts much time into community service.
Nozima recently completed a special high school project about her personal experience at the Siena Learning Center and the broader impact that the community-based programs have on immigrants learning English.
You can go here to read her reflections.
In The Media
Springfield Sun
Sisters from St. Catharine were featured in the Springfield Sun recently for showing their solidarity with marginalized communities.
Please click here to view.
Events
"Hawaiian Adventure"
Residents at Sansbury Care Center enjoyed a festive Luau Party last Wednesday.
As they do in Hawaii, all enjoyed pineapple drinks with umbrellas and special Hawaiian meatballs.
To add a little extra fun, each resident wore a lei that went perfectly with their outfits. Please see the tropical trip by clicking here.
Thanks to all who helped make this day happen!
Office News
Please remember Dominican Sisters of Peace Congregational offices will be closed tomorrow, in observance of Juneteenth.
In the event of an emergency related to computer care, please follow Keytel's normal after hour procedures by calling and leaving a message at 614.328.0555.
Employment Opportunity
Opening: Adrian Dominican Sisters
The Adrian Dominican Sisters are seeking a person to direct the Office of Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Please go here for the details.
Death of an Associate
Dr. Cathleen Schanzer, OPA and longtime Associate from Memphis, Tennessee is being remembered with gratitude for her life and legacy.
Cathleen died June 5 at her home in Pennsylvania. Please view her obituary here.
Funeral for an Associate
The Funeral Liturgy for Lori Buonauro, OPA will be at the Columbus Motherhouse Chapel on Monday, June 23 at 11 a.m. (Please also use Parking Lot B for those attending. Code: 2320)
Prayer Requests
- Associate Anita Davidson, (Columbus, OH, nitad0527@gmail.com) requests prayer for her dear friend, Brother Patrick Fereday, OFM, who entered hospice care on Tuesday at his Friary in NJ.
- Associate Karen Martens(Columbus, OH karen.h.martens@gmail.com) requests prayer as she deals with serious health issues.
- Please remember Viola Horton in prayer. Viola, who died last Friday, is the mother of Sheilia Horton-Carter, OPA, staff member. Please also offer prayer for the members of their family.