Peace and Justice Updates
A Note From Mexico
Click here for a note from Sr. Gemma Doll at the KINO Border Initiative.
Congregational News
September Leadership Webcast
Please join the Leadership Team for the September Leadership Webcast on Thursday, September 19, at 7 pm EST. PLEASE NOTE, the Webcast will be streamed over YouTube only.
To join via YouTube, please click here.
Final Profession of Sr. Ellen Coates
The Perpetual Profession Mass for Sr. Ellen Coates will be held Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. EST in the Columbus, OH, Motherhouse Chapel. Please RSVP if you plan to attend; information can be found in the attached invitation.
Enjoying Summer's Last Days
A group of Columbus Sisters know how a little R & R can rejuvenate -- especially when you're riding in a pontoon boat! The adventure was planned by "Captain" Keith Johnson, our Kitchen Manager and Associate Gaye Reissland, Activity Director for our Columbus Sisters. A big thank you to Sister Michelle Sherliza for putting together a little video that allows everyone to share in the relaxation. Please click here to view.
In the Media
The History of St. Mary's Dominican High School Chronicled by Sister
Sr. Mary Dominic Savio Estorge, OP, served on the staff of our founded school, St. Mary's Dominican High School, in New Orleans, for more than six decades. This long and dedicated ministry made her the perfect person to author the history of the school. Click here for more information on her new book,The Story Continues…A History of St. Mary’s Dominican High School 1860-2021.
On whose shoulders I stand
Monday's Global Sisters Report included a column on religious life by Sr. Rose Weidenbenner, a member of the Sisters of Mercy. She speaks of the many Sisters who inspired her to religious life, including Sr. Clara Ann Fluech of Great Bend. Click here to read.
Events
Invitation from Ohio Dominican University
The Dean of Students at Ohio Dominican is asking Sisters and Associates to join with Ohio Dominican University for "The Big Table" happening Wednesday, September 25. See more by clicking this link and also go here for other details.
A Death in Our Family
- Sr. Rebecca Otter (Great Bend, KS, Rebecca.otter@oppeace.org) requests prayer for her sister-in-law, Karen Otter, who suffered a stroke on Saturday, September 14, and is in intensive care. Pray also for her husband Jerome Otter and their family.
Prayer Requests
- Sister Annette Lucero (New Haven, CT, annette.lucero@oppeace.org) is requesting prayers for Sister Rosaire Hickey (Medford, MA, Rosair1@verizon.net) upon the unexpected death of her sister, Donna Greatorex. Please hold Donna's husband and family in your prayers as they grieve this great loss