Associate News
Associate Blog
Associate Stephanie Cloutre Davis (Covington, LA) took the time to pen this blog on parenting for Ignatian Ministries.
It was posted on Mother's Day, and you can click here to read.
Spotlight on Associates in Central Italy
OPA means Opera de Domo" or "Work of the Domo,” or “Work of the Church." For us, it is our proud insignia of the Associate.
Please see these pictures from Siena where OPA is prominently seen!
Reflections
A group of Michigan Associates and Sisters gathered on Saturday, May 10th for meaningful reflections.
Associate Barbara Davis and Sister Dorothy Ann Blasko led with prayer and the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary.
Each of the nearly 20 participants were given time to consider on how God was calling them to live out the Joyful Mysteries in their lives.
And, since it was Mother's Day weekend, each person received candy, and the oldest biological mother was honored with a beautiful flowering plant.
Please go here to see a few pictures from the day.
Assembly Action Steps
Speaking out for Medicaid
Now is the time to write or call representatives and senators to help save Medicaid.
As legislators are designing the Federal Budget, they are considering cutting Medicaid by billions of dollars.
We consider Medicaid a moral priority.
Here are some suggested talking points for all to use:
-Medicaid cuts will have devastating impact on elders, women and children and persons with disabilities
-1 out of 5 Americans rely on Medicaid for access to healthcare
-Medicaid keeps Americans healthy; healthy Americans are healthy workers; healthy workers make America strong
Healthcare is a human right. Every person is made in the image of God and has a right to the dignity that access to healthcare provides.
You can go here to locate your government representatives.
Congregational News
Upcoming May Leadership Webcast
The May leadership webcast will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 7 pm EST.
Please click here to view the webcast on YouTube.
Reminder
This is just a little note to please send news or prayers to Sister.Peace@oppeace.org.
Thank you!
From Our Founded Ministries
New York Spirituality Center Devotions
Prayer is a prime topic for the Dominican Retreat and Conference Center.
DRCC shares its "Thoughts on Prayer" here.
Please also see their upcoming events here.
Events
Fatima Procession in Columbus
Holy Family Parish shares an occasion of a Mass at the church and a special event in downtown Columbus scheduled for Tuesday, May 13.
Please go here to view.
Employment Opportunity
Several Openings for Consideration
The Center for Benedictine Life at the Monastery of St. Gertrude, Cottonwood, Idaho, continues the search for a marketing and communications specialist.
The full job description and details can be viewed here.
There’s also an opening for a live-in innkeeper, with a furnished apartment as part of the compensation, for someone who might enjoy living on the beautiful Camas Prairie in North Central Idaho.
Prayer Requests
- Sr. Diane Kozlowski (Columbus, OH, diane.kozlowski@oppeace.org) requests prayers for friend, Jim Dydo, who is experiencing serious health problems, including difficulties with his kidneys and prostate gland.
- Sr. Marlene Dimmerling (Columbus,OH, marlene.dimmerling@oppeace.org) requests prayer for Jim Burkhart who died on May 7, and for Jerry Estadt who died on March 27. Both are her first cousins.
- Staff Member Christi Abel (Great Bend, KS, christine.abel@oppeace.org) requests prayer for her husband who is seeking a new position. He lost his job last month.