| posted on March 3, 2008 |
Dominicans Called to Pray the Rosary as Instrument
of Prophetic Preaching
Taking
the lead from the Master of the Order, Fr. Carlos Azpiroz
Costa, OP, Dominicans
in the US will take his
recent invitation to renew praying with the rosary
as a way to mark the beginning of the sixth year of war in Iraq. A special
intention for the Sorrowful Mysteries has been prepared. Use this Word Document
in your own communities. READ
MORE
by Robert Delaney of The Michigan CatholicADRIAN, MI-- What with assassinations, kidnappings, and only sporadic electrical service, Iraqis are "not having a normal life," Sr. Rihab Mousa, OP, told a Jan. 24-27 conference of Dominican communications directors. READ MORE
The
Family of OUR Family in Iraq
SANTA
SABINA, February 28, 2008-- Toni Harris, OP (Sinsinawa) offers
the next of several reports examining the issues and advocating
action related to the refugee situation of Iraqi citizens.
She was one of three Dominicans in a delegation to Syria and
Lebanon. READ
MORE
Power
Sharing Compromise Brings Hope for Peace and Stability in
Kenya
Washington,
DC (CNN) --February
28, 2008--Kenya's new power-sharing deal is a "critical step toward the
legitimate government of the country," U.S. Assistant Secretary of State
Jendayi Frazer said Thursday, pledging the United States would keep the
parties "on
the right track." READ
MORE
Dominicans in Kenya Continue to Witness
Unrest
KISUMU,
KENYA - As the process of power sharing and a hope for a return to calm
emerges in Kenya, Dominican friar Kevin Kraft, OP, shares his perspective
on the agreement and continues reports on local instances of strife and
instability in Kenya. READ
MORE
Springfield Dominican to Lead Chicago Catholic
Schools
SPRINGFIELD,
IL, March 3, 2008--Dominican Sister of Springfield, IL Sister
M. Paul McCaughey, OP will become Superintendent of the Catholic
Schools of the Archdiocese of Chicago, beginning on July 1st. Sister
M. Paul is the current president of Marian Catholic High School. READ MORE
Ten Questions: Donna Markham, OP
Based
on a TIME magazine regular feature, interviews with influential Dominicans
appear occasionally on DomLIfe.org.
Donna Markham, OP is the prioress of the Dominican
Sisters of Adrian, MI and former President of The Southdown Institute, Ontario,
Canada. a treatment center that provides in-patient and out-patient care for
clergy. Donna is a licensed clinical psychologist. She also served as
special assistant to the president at Georgetown University, where she was the
director for leadership initiatives. READ MORE
Dominicans in Atlanta
Aquinas Center of Theology
ATLANTA,
GA -- As the Aquinas Center of Theology nears its silver jubilee,
what does the center do and what does it accomplish? According
to David Balunas, president of the Executive Resource Group in
Marietta, GA, “The Aquinas Center provides a Dominican
intellectual presence on the Emory University campus through
an endowed chair at its Candler School of Theology." READ
MORE
LasCasas
Has a New Website
LasCasas: Dominicans in Minstry with Native Americans, Inc. recently
launched a new website to showcase its redefined mission and goals. READ
MORE
Dominicans in the Arts: FILM
‘Not Broken’ Going to Denmark
Pluma Pictures, a film production company led by Armando Ibanez, OP (St.Martin)
features a new documentary about the 2005 Katrina disaster. Not
Broken,
has been selected and nominated for awards at three film festivals, including
one international event. It will premiere in New Orleans in commemoration
of Earth Day, April 22nd. A film trailer is available here. READ
MORE
NEW
RESOURCES:Four Powerpoint presentations that offer a comprehensive look at Immigration: Church Teaching and the Current Debate.Prepared by Chuck Dahm, OP (St. Albert) North American CoPromoter of Justice and Peace. READ MORE
The Coming Events Section has been updated to include retreats and renewal programs at several Dominican Centers.
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The campaign
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Fire Damages Columbus Care Center
COLUMBUS, OH February 15-- A fire on the roof forced the evacuation of Mohun Health Care Center, skilled-care facility of the Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs, No injuries were reported. MORE
Sharing the Charism, the latest Dominican Volunteers USA newsletter is available here.
Where the Pure Water Flows: The New Story of the Universe and Christian Faith, new book by Margaret Galiardi. READ MORE
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