From the Prioress
Change of Address
Sr. Rose Mary Stein
Columbus Motherhouse
2320 Airport Drive
Columbus, OH 43219
Ministry of Prayer and Presence
| Vocations News The vocations team has had a busy autumn so far, concentrating on retreat time, and now, planning for the upcoming Vocations Awareness Week. Recently, our Sisters were in Marion, Ohio to host a program at St. Mary's Church, where members of the church asked for our prayer. Please go here for the requests. |
| Congregational News Restoration Progress in Kentucky The excitement is building as the reconstruction of the Rose Window for the St. Catharine Chapel continues. Here is a look at the new frame, made of mahogany, which will be ready for painting soon. New glass pieces are being cut, painted and fired too, bringing the window a few steps closer to returning to its place in the chapel. |
| Associate News October 13 Facilitators/Mentors Meeting The next meeting for facilitators and mentors is coming up on Tuesday, October 13 from 10-11 AM ET. Please mark your calendar for this. You can click here to attend this Zoom gathering. Book Study for All The Dominican Intercommunity Book Study begins discussing The Correspondent by Virginia Evans on Wednesday, October 21 at 7 PM ET. The book's themes of grief, forgiveness, the inner life, and the nature of revealed truth will be discussed. The book study's Zoom link is the same link for other book study meetings on November 4,11, and 18. Sisters, Associates, seekers and candidates from multiple Dominican communities are all a part of the gathering. Group members simply enjoy reading, talking about what they've learned, and making great community. Reminder: Dominicans Connect is Next Week Sisters, Associates, Facilitators, Mentors and Discerners are all invited to next Tuesday's Zoom Dominicans Connect Program. The topic is “Grace in Being Dominican,” presented by Associates Diana Owens (Tacoma) and Sharon Pikula (Adrian) on October 13, 2026, 7-8:30 PM ET. Please consider the following two questions before the session: -What is Grace to you? -How is Grace lived out in your life as a Dominican? There is no advance registration for Dominicans Connect, which is offered to all Dominicans, those in discernment or candidacy, and those desirous of renewal, greater connection, or ongoing formation. Facilitators and Mentors should remember to please invite your Discerning Associates to attend this gathering as part of their studies for their Commitment; please also share this session with other Dominican Communities. Please click here for the Flyer for next week's program and you can go here to view the calendar and topics for the year. Please click here for the Zoom link for October 13. |
From Our Founded Ministries
Tranquil Peace Center Night
The Peace Center took part in a "Night Against Crime" this week-- and as you can see in this blog, the theme of the evening brought the community out to celebrate as one.
Focus on ODU
Ohio Dominican's recent fall events honored Blessed Fulton Sheen, a frequent visitor to the campus, and marked the school's Founders' Day.
You can find out more about ODU's historical development by listening to this talk from Professor Michael Dougherty.
Dr. Dougherty also presented a talk about Blessed Fulton Sheen which you can see here. (The first part of the video shows the unveiling of the plaque honoring Blessed Fulton Sheen; Professor Dougherty's talk begins at 10:10.)
| Events All Saints Day Event Catholic Women Preach, an organization that our own Sr. Diana Culbertson, OP helped form, is offering an evening of preaching on November 1, All Saints Day. Four women will address attendees at the virtual gathering, including an award-winning author and a professor of theology and human rights at Loyola Marymount University. Please click here for more details and registration information. |
Prayer Requests
Staff member Justin Maskulinski (Columbus, OH, justin.maskulinski@oppeace.org) request continued prayer for his father-in-law, Michael Colford, who is scheduled to undergo back surgery on Monday, October 12.
Staff member Rebeca Loayza (Columbus, OH, rebeca.loayza@oppeace.org) asks for prayer for a speedy recovery for her mother who had surgery this week and for her uncle, Jaime Valencia, who is in the ICU for an unknown reason, and for the health and well-being of both of her grandmothers.