Veritas: Congregation Elects New Leadership, Co-worker Milestones Celebrated, and More!

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August 2022

Adrian Dominican Sisters Elect Leadership, Set Direction for the Next Six Years

In a historic General Chapter, the Adrian Dominican Sisters elected their next Prioress and General Council and set the direction for the next six years. Sister Patricia Siemen, OP, Prioress, formally opened the Congregation’s 19th General Chapter, held June 27 to July 2, 2022, in the Marriott Chicago O’Hare Hotel. The dates and place of General Chapter 2022 were an unprecedented departure from the Congregation’s practice of meeting in Chapter in February at the Motherhouse in Adrian. The changes were made to keep the Sisters who reside at the Motherhouse – as well as the Delegates – as safe as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

Co-workers Mark 445 Years of Service with Adrian Dominican Sisters

Co-workers and resident Sisters at the Adrian Dominican Sisters Motherhouse Campus had much to celebrate on June 23, 2022, as they gathered for a picnic and award ceremony, marking milestone service awards of the Co-workers. The informal celebration was also the first opportunity since the COVID-19 pandemic for the Sisters and Co-workers to gather in person.

Sister Judy Byron, OP, Brings Perspective of Socially Responsible Investment to Panel on Gun Violence

As the United States reeled under a series of tragic mass shooting incidents, Sister Judy Byron, OP, brought a unique perspective to a panel discussion exploring gun violence. She spoke of the role of socially responsible investors working with gun manufacturers to encourage them to do their part in keeping society safe from gun violence.

What's Happening

A Sister Reflects: Nature as a Place of Discernment | La Naturaleza como Lugar de Discernimiento

Barry University Receives $1.25 Million for Sister O’Laughlin Scholarship Fund

PAB News: Shareholders Call for an End to Gun Violence

Presentation at Library to Focus on Congregation's Latest History Book

Siena Heights University Named a 2022-2023 College of Distinction

St. Dominic School, Shaker Heights, Ohio, Named Green Ribbon School

Workshop Focuses on Experience of God in Everyday Life

Upcoming Events

Weber Retreat and Conference Center is open to the public, including the INAI Gallery, Weber Center Shop, and grounds. Please see the COVID-19 protocols for Weber Center.

Join us:

The Experience of God in Everyday Life: A Day of Reflection

Lunch and Learn: Turning Green! A Campus Sustainability Tour

Day of Mindfulness Meditation: To Be So Generous

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