Veritas: Three New Associates, Statements for Peace, and More!

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December 2022

Congregation Welcomes Three New Associates

Three women were welcomed as new Adrian Dominican Associates on November 5, 2022, during a formal Ritual of Acceptance held in the chapel of the Rosa de Lima Campus, St. Rose Dominican Hospitals in Henderson, Nevada. The in-person event was shared on Zoom to Sisters and Associates from around the United States.

General Council Issues Statements on Divisiveness, Mass Shooting, UN International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women

The General Council of the Adrian Dominican Sisters issued three statements during the past month, calling for peace in various communities. They:

joined the elected leadership of six congregations of Catholic Sisters in Michigan addressing the divisiveness of national elections,

deplored the hate crime that resulted in the death of five people and the injury of at least 25 people at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and

called for an end to gender-based violence in our world in recognition of the United Nations’ International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women.

Adrian Dominican Sisters Expand Initiative on Immigration Outreach

Immigrants and asylum seekers in Tacoma, Washington, and in Tucson, Arizona who are released after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can find places of welcome and hospitality. Programs that welcome people seeking a new place to call home are now supported by both Adrian Dominican Sister and Associate volunteers and the newly expanded initiative to minister to immigrants.

What's Happening

A Sister Reflects: Cornucopia of Blessings | Cornucopia de Bendiciones

Sister Donna Markham, OP, PhD, Addresses Bishops Final Time as President of CCUSA

Black Catholic Project: Kobe Bryant (1978-2020)

Equity and Inclusion Blog: Better Than Turkey

Service of Lessons and Carols set for December 4, 2022

Emergency Relief Fund Recipients Share Stories of Hope

Inaugural Adrian Dominican Legacy Scholarship Awards Rosarian Academy Student on Merit

Weber Center Celebrates Winter Solstice

Sister Durstyne Farnan, OP, Expresses Disappointment at Slow Responses at COP27

Sister Elise D. García, OP Reflects on Holy Ground of Earth as COP27 Meets Near Mount Sinai

Advent Retreat Focuses on Spiritual Meaning of Christmas Carols

Sister Maureen Gallagher, OP, Returns to Centro Santa Catalina for Fundraiser

Renovated Labyrinth at Weber Retreat and Conference Center is Rededicated

Upcoming Events

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

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