Peace and Justice Updates
| Time to Take Action The St. Catharine Just Peace Action Group recently got together to sign letters seeking support of current efforts to abolish the death penalty in Kentucky and across the nation. The correspondence was sent off to Archbishop Shelton Fabre, Governor Andy Beshear, and Attorney General Russell Coleman. The group wrote notes to each leader, encouraging them to join together to create a culture of life and dignity for all persons. You can view what Archbishop Fabre has to say on the death penalty by clicking here. The Leadership Conference of Women Religious has released a statement addressing the value of human life in light of the plan to livestream an execution. Click here to read. |
| A Wonderful Surprise in Kansas Last week, the Great Bend Sisters received an unexpected, beautiful basket of fresh fruits, wine, and sweets from their friends, the Sisters of St. Joseph in Concordia, Kansas An extra-large size card with personal messages from Sisters who have shared deep bonds of affection over many years was part of the package. As our Sisters prepare to move from Great Bend to Kentucky and Columbus, this unexpected gift was a delightful moment to savor friendships! |
| Associate News Facilitators and Mentors Meeting: Tomorrow Please see the agenda for the Facilitators and Mentors Meeting, October 13, 10 - 11 AM ET. 1. Opening Prayer 2. Director of Associates presents thoughts and ideas for rest of 2026 into 2027 3. Associate Barb Lang presents information regarding the Encuentro Survey Please click here to join the meeting. |
Dominican Family News
| Invitation The Dominican Family in Mexico is organizing an October 24 webinar in preparation for the upcoming Dominican Month for Peace entitled, "Faces that Challenge Us, Paths to Peace." It will focus on building peace and protecting human rights. Please click here for the agenda. You can click here to join the gathering. Please note: This webinar occurs 10 AM - 2 PM ET (8 AM - 12 PM Mexico Time) |
From Our Founded Ministries
| Memorable Words at Albertus Magnus The events of the day during Albertus Magnus' Founders' celebration made an impact that lasted beyond the celebration. The closing remarks from Sr. Cathy Hilkert, OP, University of Notre Dame Emerita Professor, focused on "Three Lamps Shining in a Dark Place" providing examples of three extraordinary individuals who can inspire all of us. You can read Sr. Cathy's talk by clicking here. To view on YouTube please go here. |
Death of a Sister
| Today, we remember Sr. Carole Rossi, OP, who died in September. Those who knew her well say a spotlight shone around her and extended to those she touched. Please go here for Sr. Carole's obituary. Sr. Louis Mary Passeri, OP, was one of 244 people honored in a special ceremony at The Ohio State University. She gifted her body to the OSU Anatomy Department after she died in 2025. |
Prayer Requests
| Sr. Annette Lucero (Columbus, OH, annette.lucero@oppeace.org) requests prayer for her 49-year-old niece, Joann, who is in the hospital in ICU after a year and 10-month battle with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer. Please also hold Joann's mother, Carmen, and her two daughters in your prayers. Sr. Yvonne Clark (Great Bend, KS, yvonne.clark@oppeace.org) asks to please pray for a successful recovery for her cousin, Annette Knitig, who had emergency surgery this past week. Activities Director Gaye Reissland (Columbus, OH, gaye.reissland@oppeace.org) requests prayer for her brother, Michael. He is in the hospital with Rhabdomyolysis. Gaye also asks for prayer for her friend, Shane Carter, who is recovering from surgery to remove a brain tumor. |