From Sr. Pat Twohill, Prioress
Witnessing the Election of a New Pope
Sr. Pat Twohill has had the ultimate experience of viewing Pope Leo XIV's election while in Rome.
She writes a letter to all about the memorable day, that can be found by clicking here.
Please also see her photos, including a little video, by going here.
In addition to all the happenings of the day, Sr. Pat was interviewed on national and local news.
Sr. Gemma Doll was also interviewed by the NBC station in Columbus about the momentous occasion.
Please go here to see the media coverage that included our Sisters' interviews.
Homepage Blogs
New Associates Make Commitment in Columbus
We rejoice as we welcome new Associates to the Dominican Sisters of Peace.
A beautiful Associate Commitment Ceremony was conducted in Columbus Thursday evening, that could also be seen virtually.
Please read more and view the special evening by clicking this link.
Kentucky Sisters Post Billboard, Send Prayers
Kentucky Sisters came together with others to pray for the marginalized this week.
You can click here to see their prayer and a billboard with important messages.
Peace & Justice Update
Alliance to End Human Trafficking News
Please see the May Newsletter from the Alliance for Human Trafficking that focuses on Cyber Scam Operations by clicking here.
Prayer Requests
- Sr. Pat Twohill (Columbus, OH, pat.twohill@oppeace.org) asks for prayers for our Sisters and Brothers in Pakistan. Sr. Pat has been in Rome with Sr. Irene Ellis from Sparkill, NY. The recent bombing was 4 kilometers from the Sisters' and OP Priests' convent.
- Sr. Peggy Ann Martin (Columbus, OH, opmartinp@gmail.com) requests prayer for Luke Scanlon, his wife, his son and the Scanlon family. Luke unexpectedly died Tuesday morning, and the family is in shock and asking for our prayer. His sister, Colleen, is a good friend of Sr. Peggy and others in the congregation.
- Sr. Renee Dreiling (Great Bend, KS, renee.dreiling@oppeace.org) asks for continued prayer for 16-year-old Addalyn who is still struggling with suicidal ideation. Sr. Renee requests prayer that Addalyn chooses to participate in a new voluntary program that includes classes on how to develop good mental health.
- Sr. Maryann Lawlor (Columbus, Ohio, mlaw115@att.net) requests prayer as she begins tests in preparation of having an aortic heart valve replacement.
- Associate Kim Pitner-Keller (Olathe, KS, kpitnerkeller@gmailcom) requests prayer for her mother-in-law, Shirley Degenhart, whose memorial service is scheduled for May 10. Kim also asks for prayer for her sister, Karen Pitner Luckett, whose memorial service is scheduled for May 24.