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Volunteers who freely provide their time and services are invaluable to all of our ministries.
Please click here to get in on a recent celebration of thanks for the many Dominican Learning Center tutors.
Congregational News
Some Webcast Highlights
The Leadership Webcast was full of good information from the highlights from Sr. Pat's trip to Rome to many updates from our Sisters in Leadership.
During webcast, Sr. Pat referred to two excellent presentations that she was able to experience while in Italy.
The first is from Sr. Simona Brambilla, MC, Head of Dicastery for Religious.
Please go here for the English version. The Spanish version can be found here.
The question for reflection: How are you walking in the light of the moon?
Sr. Carol Davis shares a prayer service to accompany Sr. Simona’s presentation: click here.
The second is from Sr. Mariola Lopez, RSCJ. You can click here for the English version and here for Spanish version.
The question for reflection: What rope is God offering me right now in my life?
To view the full Wednesday webcast that touched on these items and more please click here.
Dominican Family News
Encuentro
As you heard mentioned in the webcast and during the past few months, the Dominican Sisters Conference is hosting a meeting called an Encuentro (Spanish for meeting) October 9-12, 2025, at the Marriott St. Louis Airport Hotel, where we had our 10th year Anniversary.
The Theme is: "Preachers of Hope for Times Such as These."
We hope to have strong representation from Peace.
The DSC hopes that both those of us with years of experience in Dominican Life, along with those newer to Dominican religious life, will together contribute to what it hopes will be a dynamic and inclusive experience for all.
Let’s have PEACE well represented. Travel and hotel costs will be covered by the congregation.
If you are interested in attending, please send your name by June 2, 2025 to Crystal.Henderson@oppeace.org with the Subject Line: ENCUENTRO.
DELC Academy Launches in Columbus
The inaugural DELC Academy will take place June 17–20, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio, at the Martin de Porres Center and Ohio Dominican University. DELC, the Dominican Educator Learning Community, 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), offering professional and spiritual formation rooted in the Dominican charism. Educator teams from across the country will gather for keynotes, workshops, prayer, and time together to deepen their shared mission in Dominican Catholic education.
Office News
Keytel Holiday Schedule
Keytel, our computer support provider, closes for the Memorial Holiday today (Friday) at 7 p.m.
In the event of an emergency, please follow their normal after hour procedures by calling and leaving a message at 614.328.0555.
E-mailed tickets to Keytel will be handled after reopening on Tuesday, May 27.
DSOP Office News
Dominican Sisters of Peace Offices will be closed and the OPPeace News will not be produced on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.
The communications team wishes everyone a peaceful and safe holiday weekend!
Events
An Important Anniversary Weekend
The 10th Anniversary Celebration of Pope Francis’ Encyclical, LAUDATO SI', on Caring for our Common Home, begins tomorrow (Saturday) May 24th and continues until Saturday, May 31st.
This year's celebration will center on the theme: “Raising Hope.”
It’s a special time to recognize how far we’ve come, recommit to bold action, and deepen our faith-driven response to the climate crisis.
Please click this link to sing along and maybe dance to this lively video as you praise and give thanks for this amazing document from our beloved Pope Francis.
Thanks to Sr. Michelle Sherliza for providing the video for all to enjoy!
Employment Opportunity
Director Needed in Kansas
Please go here to read about an opening at Heartland Farm in Kansas.
Prayer Requests
- Sr. Terri Schell (Columbus, OH, theresa.schell@oppeace.org) requests prayer for Dr. Marc Varckette and a successful outcome from heart surgery and for a full recovery.
- Sr. Renee Dreiling (Great Bend, KS, renee.dreiling@oppeace.org) asks for prayer for Jeanette Andres, Sr. Charlene's niece, whose colon is leaking after numerous surgeries. Jeanette is back in Mayo Clinic and experiencing depression.
Sr. Bernadette Campbell (Columbus, OH, bernadette.campbell@oppeace.org) requests prayer for Gwen and Bob Gallagher. Bob was recently diagnosed with cancer.