Sr. Pat Twohill, Prioress
Note from Sr. Pat in Rome
Sisters,
The talks at UISG (International Union of Superiors General) have been excellent.
I am sending them to you today for your enjoyment.
Much love,
Pat
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?
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?
Congregational News
Associate Commitment Ceremony: May 8
The celebration of our newest Associates making their commitments happens tomorrow (May 8) at the Columbus Motherhouse.
We warmly welcome these new Associates to our community and are grateful for the chance to celebrate with them during the commitment ceremony.
The virtual occasion takes places from 7 - 8 p.m. You can click here to witness the evening event.
Kentucky Jubilee Celebration
The last Tuesday in April marked a day of honoring nine of our Sansbury Care Center Sisters celebrating their Jubilee.
Srs. Veronica Colahan and Corina Padilla celebrated 75 years; Srs. Helen Cahill, Ann Daylor and Patricia Rae McNamara each celebrating 70 years; Srs. Mary Christoffel, Clara Hoang Luu, Elaine Shaw and Julia Grey are celebrating 65 years.
Father Pier Georgio Dengler, OP presided and gave the reflection at the Mass.
To top off the day, everyone enjoyed a delicious noon meal. Please see these photos of the occasion by clicking here.
Human Trafficking Advocate Visits Columbus Motherhouse
Theresa Flores, an internationally-known speaker on the topic of human trafficking, met with Sisters in Columbus yesterday, Click here to learn more.
Events
Akron Event with Sr. Joanne
Please consider marking the calendar for a June 6 event with one of our own.
Sr. Joanne Caniglia will be addressing the First Friday Club of Greater Akron on "Teaching for Peace and Justice."
Please go here to learn more and to register.
Derby Day in Kentucky
The Kentucky Sisters at the St. Catharine Motherhouse really know what to do on Derby Day.
If you live in the bluegrass state, you are connected to the event.
The party was celebrated by all as you will see by clicking here.
Associate Donna Medley explains it best in a poem. You can read it by going here.
Memphis' Version: Derby Day
Associates in Memphis understand how to celebrate the "Run for the Roses" too!
About 20 associates, (including two new candidates), and guests gathered for their annual party.
The day included a St. Catherine of Siena Prayer Service and a delightful prayer for the Derby horses, jockeys, trainers.
The event, of course, included delicious food, a little wagering, and voting for the best hats.
All were thankful for the common bond of their Kentucky Dominican roots. Please see pictures from the day here.
Columbus Celebrates Derby Day
Not to be outdone, the Sisters in Columbus shared special green beverages, fancy hats, and a few wagers at their Derby Day party. Click here for photos.
Prayer Requests
- Sr. Barbara Rapp (St. Catharine, KY, barbara.rapp@oppeace.org) asks for prayer for Sr. Elaine Shaw's sister, Janella Soares, who has died. The request is to also remember Janella's son, Michael, in prayer.
- Sr. June Fitzgerald (New Haven, CT, june.fitzgerald@oppeace.org) requests prayer for her uncle, Denis Rossi, who fell, has has pneumonia and is in ICU.
Notes of Gratitude
- Associate Mary Delaney (Westerville, OH, mdelaney0606@ gmail.com) sends thanks prayers offered as her husband, Bob, begins chemotherapy. She asks for continued prayer throughout this process.
Directory Changes - May 7
Sister Changes
Phone number correction:
The phone number for Sr. Mary Faith Geelan, OP is 614-416-6254.