October 2021

Sister Judith Zynda, OP, Recalls Personal Experience of Hurricane Ida

While many Americans watched the furor and aftermath of Hurricane Ida from their television sets or computers, Sister Judith Zynda, OP, experienced it firsthand – from the home in New Orleans that she shares with Dominican Sister of Peace Jeanne Moore, OP. But Sisters Judy and Jeanne experienced not only the fury of Ida but the care and concern of neighbors and the people they encountered in the aftermath.

Barry President among Five Florida University Presidents to Write in Support of Dream Act

Dr. Michael Allen, President of Barry University, was one of five presidents of Florida colleges and universities to sign onto an editorial supporting the Dream Act and a path to citizenship for those who had entered the United States without documents as children.

Adrian Dominican Associates Explore Role as ‘Charism Carriers’

More than 60 Adrian Dominican Associates, prospective Associates, and Sisters gathered virtually August 21, 2021, to explore the role of Associates as “Charism Carriers,” helping to promote the Dominican Charism into the future. The gathering drew Associates from throughout the United States and the Dominican Republic.

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A Sister Reflects: Learning New Skills | Aprendiendo Nuevas Habilidades

Barry University Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Community Food Pantry

Latest Book by Sister Janet Schaeffler, OP, Celebrates the Ministry of the Catechist

PAB News: Partnership for Community Action Collaborates on Social Enterprise Center

Siena Heights University Agreement Enables Community College Graduates to Earn Degrees

Sustainability Update Focuses on Campus Projects and Laudato Si’ Action Platform

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