Community News
The Story of Paradise Housing
Published 04/07/2022
By Katie Mahon, Communications Manager
The most vulnerable populations in New York City, including individuals living with AIDS and HIV, are often overlooked and forgotten about in our society.
When the AIDS epidemic hit New York City in the 1980s, many people became sick and tragically died.
For Sr. Maggie McDermott, OP, a... 
Transformative Education: Around the Globe
Event date: May 3, 2022 at 8 pm ET
The North American Vocation Team (NAVT) of the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) present “Living our Call as SSND: Transformative Education, Part 3 – Around the Globe” Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 8 p.m. EST (7 p.m. CST). This third of a three-part online series is intended for women ages 18-45 to learn more about SSND and their ministry as an... 
The Story of Sammon Build Center
Published 03/29/2022
By Katie Mahon, Communications Manager
For the majority of her life, Sr. Maggie McDermott, OP, has been making her impact on communities in the Bronx, throughout New York City, and beyond.
In her ministry as Executive Director of Tolentine Zeiser Community Life Center, Sr. Maggie, a Sister of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, New York... 
Sr. Ceil Lavan on Human Rights
Published 03/29/2022
By Katie Mahon, Communications Manager
The issue of human rights has become a highly discussed topic over the past month.
From the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the horrific treatment of the Uyghur population in China, substantial human rights violations have occurred right in front of our eyes.
Whether we see posts on... 
March 1899: Congregation Buys Future Property of the Convent of St. Catherine de Ricci
Published 03/23/2022
By Katie Mahon, Communications Manager
In the early months of 1899, the fallout from the Spanish-American War occurred as the United States received the Philippines, Samoa, Guam, and Puerto Rico as a result of the Treaty of Paris, and Americans, even in southern Florida, were hit with the Great Blizzard of 1899 experiencing... New Resources Portal for Formators and Community Leadership
Published 03/22/2022
Last month the Religious Formation Conference launched of a new resources database for those interested in a variety of topics relevant to formation and consecrated life in the Roman Catholic Church.
The portal is intended for those in formation ministry, congregational leadership, associate programs, and others who support the formative... 
Happy 103rd Birthday Sister Margaret Bauer!
Published 03/22/2022
Sister Margaret Bauer celebrated turning 103 years young on March 15. She is currently the oldest Sister in the province.
"The birthday party for Sister Margaret was absolutely wonderful," said Sister Rose Federici, part of the leadership team at Stella Maris in Timonium, MD, where Sister Margaret currently lives. "We began with a birthday... 
Opening of Haehn Museum's 2022 Exhibit
Event date: Thursday, April 21, 2022, 4-6:30 p.m.
You are invited to join the Haehn Museum for the opening of our 2022 exhibit:
“By the Work of Her Hands”
The Art of Sister Dennis Frandrup
The exhibit opening and reception will take place Thursday, April 21, 2022, from 4–6:30 p.m. "By the Work of Her Hands" celebrates the vast array of art forms mastered by the hands of Sister Dennis... 
Catholic Sisters Week 2022 Recap
Published 03/16/2022
By Katie Mahon, Communications Manager
Over the past week, the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, New York, friends, and supporters, enjoyed a Catholic Sisters Week celebration full of community, faith, friendship, and joy.
The Sisters of Saint Dominic saw an overwhelmingly positive response from local parishes in Rockland... 
Linger Over Breakfast: From Trauma to Transformation: Covid 19 Healing in all of our Lives
Event date: Saturday, April 23, 2022
Saturday, April 23, 2022
Linger Over Breakfast
From Trauma to Transformation: Covid 19 Healing in all of our Lives
With Patrice Coolick, PA, MA, CSJ and Rosario Bobadilla, MA, LMFT, LPC, CSJ
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. (doors open at 8:30) St. Teresa’s Academy, Windmoor Center, 5600 Main St. Kansas City, MO
$15, breakfast included. Register... 
2022 Life Commitment Program: Application Materials Now Available
Published 03/04/2022
The Religious Formation Conference is pleased to announce that this year’s Life Commitment Program will take place June 22-30 at St. Mary of the Lake (Mundelein Seminary) near Chicago. Those discerning or anticipating profession of final vows are invited to gather with peers and presenters to engage the compelling questions, experiences, and... 2022 Hearts Afire Gala Announcement
Event date: April 24, 2022
By Katie Mahon, Communications Manager
After nearly two years of virtual events, the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, New York, are pleased to share that they will be hosting the 2022 Hearts Afire Gala on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at noon, at the View in the Hudson in Piermont, New York.
Marking the 21st year of our Hearts... 
A New Beginning for Sr. Kathleen McManus, OP
Published 03/02/2022
By Katie Mahon, Communications Manager
For nearly 21 years, Sr. Kathleen McManus, OP, a Sister of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, New York, has ministered and lived in Portland, Oregon.
In Fall 2000, Sr. Kathleen first arrived in Portland to minister as a Professor of Theology at the University of Portland. Since then, she has taught... 
FSPA to host online discussion featuring director of Kino Border Initiative
Event date: March 17, 2022
The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration’s Encuentro@TheBorder Team is pleased to host Joanna Williams for a discussion about the current realities at the border. “Hand in Hand: Welcoming Migrants at the Border” is scheduled for Thursday, March 17, 6-7 p.m. central. Sister Katie Mitchell will host this online discussion via Zoom... The LSSAWR as a Tool for Facilitating Transformation in Religious Life
Event date: March 16, 2022 from 3-4 pm Central Time (Eastern time: 4-5 pm)
In this virtual presentation, Dr. Kreis and Dr. Moore will share information on a time and cost efficient method
to assess life satisfaction among Sisters locally, nationally, and internationally.
In using the LSSAWR, Sisters can gain insights into their life, work, spiritual, and commitment satisfaction, individually and communally... 
Introducing “Our Common Home One Human Family” Laudato Si Video Series
Published 02/23/2022
“There is a nobility in the duty to care for creation through little daily actions, and it is wonderful how education can bring about real changes in lifestyle,” wrote Pope Francis in section 211 of Laudato Si. https://www.laudatosi.va/en.html
Grand Rapids Dominican Sister Mary Catherine Fodrocy OP was moved by Pope... 
Apply to the NEW ForMission Class
Published 02/22/2022
The Religious Formation Conference is now accepting applications for the new ForMission class that will gather June 1-8, 2022 at the Mercy Center in St. Louis. The application deadline is Friday, April 1st.
ForMission is a two-year theory and skills development program for vowed religious, women and men, engaged in the ministry of... Why We All Should Support the Earn It Act
Published 02/16/2022
By Katie Mahon, Communications Manager
The fight to end human trafficking and child abuse is an issue that cries out for attention.
Last week on the Hearts Afire Podcast, many listened to Sr. Arlene Flaherty, OP, discuss her advocacy efforts with US Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking (USCSAHT) and her support of the Earn... 
Catholic Sisters Week 2022 Announcement
Published 02/16/2022
By Katie Mahon, Communications Manager
In less than a month, the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, New York, will participate in Catholic Sisters Week, an annual celebration that highlights Women Religious, their accomplishments, and their influence on society, will be observed worldwide.
From March 8th to 14th, the Sisters... The LSSAWR as a tool for facilitating transformation in religious life.
Event date: March 16, 2022 from 3-4 pm Central Time (Eastern time: 4-5 pm)
Title: “The LSSAWR as a tool for facilitating transformation in religious life”
In this presentation at Catholic Theological Union, Dr. Kreis and Dr. Moore will share information on a time and cost efficient method to assess life satisfaction among Sisters locally, nationally, and internationally. In using the LSSAWR,... 
Discerning Young Women Called to Pray with Saints Francis and Clare
Event date: March 18-20
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity invite young adult women ages 20-32 to a Zoom Call to Pray with Saints Francis and Clare Retreat March 18-20, 2022. Franciscan Sister Anne Marie Lom facilitates this retreat introducing participants to the spiritual heritage that is ours as followers of Francis and Clare of Assisi. You can expect... 
Exploring Intersections: Navigating the Road Ahead
Event date: March 9, 2022
“Navigating the Road Ahead,” the final episode of “Exploring Intersections: Catholic Sisters on Racism, Migration and Climate,” will air at 3 p.m. CT on Wednesday, March 9, during Catholic Sisters Week. Host Charish Badzinski will lead a conversation with Sisters Sherri Coleman, LaDonna Manternach and Anna Marie Reha on how the... 
Virtual Come and See
Event date: Saturday March 5, 2022 from 2:00 to 3:30pm Eastern Time
Come and See! A virtual visit to the Little Sisters of the Poor along with other discerning young women - For single Catholic women age 17-35.
~ Meet our Little Sisters and tour our convent
~ Get a glimpse into how we live our consecrated religious life
~ Visit our Home and meet some of those whom we serve
... 
Dominican Sisters Honored with Special Mural at Parish
Published 02/03/2022
Sacred Heart Church in Glendale, NY, celebrated the longtime contributions of the Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville to the parish with a special mural! On January 23, 2022, they hosted a blessing of a painting on the ceiling that features our founder St. Dominic de Guzmán and our patroness St. Catherine of Siena as well as the emblem of... Season Three of the Hearts Afire Podcast
Published 02/02/2022
By Katie Mahon, Communications Manager
Last year, the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, New York, launched the Hearts Afire Podcast.
Since then, there have been two seasons of the Hearts Afire Podcast consisting of 20 total episodes that have been live-streamed on YouTube, then distributed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and...