Peace & Justice Update
Webinar Focuses on Gun Violence
Please mark the calendar for May 21 to view a webinar on ending gun violence, "Making connections, building hope."
It puts an emphasis on Ohio, but the presentation also applies to all of us working for peace.
Please go here to find out more and register.
Faith and Community Leaders Unite
About 120 faith and community advocates gathered together May 1 at the Ohio statehouse to present a call for a more just budget for Ohio.
About two dozen legislators and staff came together at the Capitol Rotunda as service provider leaders, Senator Blessing, Representative Sweeney and faith leaders, including Sr. Gemma Doll, addressed the group.
Please see a few pictures from the day here.
Office News
May 2025 Directory
The May 2025 Desktop Directory is now available for download. Please click here to view and save to your computer.
For corrections, Sisters should contact Sr. Gene Poore at gene.poore@oppeace.org and Associates should contact Celeste Williams at celeste.williams@oppeace.org.
From Our Founded Ministries
In Gratitude
Congratulations to Sr. Cathy Galaskiewicz, OP, on completing her final term on the Board of Trustees for St. Agnes Academy–St. Dominic School.
Sr. Cathy has served faithfully on the Board for 19 years and previously ministered at the school as Dean of Religious Education from 1978 to 1992.
Please go here for a picture of Sr. Cathy with Sr. June Fitzgerald, current SAA–SDS Board member; Dr. Kristin Melley, Executive Director of Dominican Veritas Ministries; and Br. Tom Sullivan, FSC, who served alongside Sr. Cathy for many years.
Thank you, Sr. Cathy, for your extraordinary dedication to the school community and your continued service to the people of Memphis!
In The Media
Global Sisters Report
In a recent article, Global Sisters Report focused on Pope Francis' reach to Latin America. Our Sr. Ana Gonzalez was quoted in the report and commented on how Pope Francis influenced her life. Please go here to read.
Events
Honoring a True Giver
Sr. Shawn Fitzpatrick 's dedication at the Dominican Learning Center was celebrated at a get together in Columbus this week.
She is retiring after spending 11 years as a director of the DLC and the same number of years as a volunteer tutor. (It is important to note that she is still doing a little tutoring at Mohun Health Center!)
She also spent many years as a teacher and a principal - more reasons why retirement is so well-deserved.
Thanks to Sr. Shawn for her joyful spirit, unwavering dedication and deep compassion.
Please go here to see some wonderful photos from the gathering for our Sister and some messages of thanks.
Prayer Requests
Sr. Ellen Coates (New Haven, CT, ellen.coates@oppece.org) requests prayers for Bobby, the nephew of her friend and colleague Deacon Vinny Raby, and his family. Bobby has been diagnosed with inoperable sarcoma that is growing at an unprecedented rate.
Sr. Theresa Fox (St. Catharine, KY, theresa.fox@oppeace.org) asks for prayer for her sister-in-law, Marilyn Fox. She has been diagnosed with a rare and very serious heart condition - constrictive pericarditis. She has had many tests and is waiting to hear results from her surgeon.