Vocations Blog
Saying Goodbye, Again
Sr. Barb Kane, OP, reflects on itinerancy in this week's blog titled, "Saying Goodbye, Again."
You can read the blog by clicking here.
Associate News
"Fighting Irish Wisdom"
Associate Paul Bonitatibus is one of the editors of "Fighting Irish Wisdom: Inspirational Journeys of Higher-Level Leadership." You can read more about the book by clicking here.
From Our Founded Ministries
Special ODU Event: Celebrating Blessed Fulton J. Sheen
Dr. Michael Dougherty, Professor at ODU, highlights the path to Blessed Sheen's Sainthood left footsteps at Ohio Dominican University.
The event - which you can view here - begins with introductions and the unveiling of the commemorative plaque blessed by Bishop Earl Fernandes. Dr. Dougherty's talk begins around the 10-minute mark.
Events
The Feast of St. Francis
The Feast of Saint Francis officially marks the close of the 2026 Season of Creation. You may wish to take a few moments on Sunday, October 4th, to “Sing Along With Francis” with this special musical presentation, created by Sr. Michelle Sherliza, OP, as we give thanks to our loving God for the blessings of this year’s Season of Creation - LIVING WATER. Listen to the song here.
And, back by popular demand, Sr. Michelle invites you to take a minute to visit Snoopy and Pippin as they spend the day with St. Francis. Please click the link here to listen, and again, please feel free to send both videos to your families and friends.
Death of a Sister
Please pray for our Sister Carole Rossi, OP who died September 29 at the Sansbury Care Center.
Funeral Arrangements:
Wake
Thursday, October 8, 3:00pm
Welcome home and sharing of memories
Mass of Resurrection
Friday, October 9, 10:30am
All services take place at the Sansbury Care Center Chapel. Burial at St. Catharine Cemetery will follow.
Death in Our Family
Prayers are requested for Associate Colette Compton who died on September 27. Services were held this morning, October 2, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
You can read Colette's obituary here.
Prayer Requests
A correction from Wednesday's news: the email of Associate Bobbie Cline is bcline51@yahoo.com. Please continue to pray for Bobbie, whose husband, Jerry Merwin, died peacefully at home on September 29.
- Associate and staff member Donna Medley (donna.medley@oppeace.org, St. Catharine, KY) requests prayers for her son, Richard, who was injured in an automobile accident on Tuesday. He suffered several fractures in his neck and hand. He is in the hospital awaiting what the next step will be. Thanks in advance for all the prayers for him and his wife Mollie.
- Click here for a list of September's Remembrances in Prayer.
Updates/Notes of Gratitude
Sister Angelica Armstrong (angelica.armstrong@oppeace.org) thanks everyone for the prayers for her sister Janet. Janet is now at home in hospice care. Her pain is being managed, and she is able to sleep. Please continue to pray.