Veritas: Statements on USAID and Presidential pardons, presentation to Asian-Pacific Justice Promoters, Sister Nancy Murray expands her repertoire, and more!

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March 2025

Adrian Dominican Sisters Issue Statements on Dismantling of USAID and Presidential Pardons

The General Council of the Adrian Dominican Sisters, on behalf of the Sisters and Associates, recently issued two public statements. The January 24 statement was in response to President Donald Trump’s pardon of individuals who were convicted for their roles in the January 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol. (Read more.) On February 10, the Congregation issued a statement decrying the Trump Administration’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the negative implications this action could have on the lives of vulnerable people throughout the world. (Read more.)

Sister Durstyne Farnan, OP, Offers Presentation on UN to Asian-Pacific Justice Promoters

Adrian Dominican Sister Durstyne Farnan, OP, spoke recently to Dominican Justice Promoters from the Asia-Pacific Region about the importance of partnering with the United Nations. She was invited to speak at the 12th Conference on Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation for the Dominicans’ Asian-Pacific Region, held January 11-15, 2025, at the Montfort Spirituality Center in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Sister Nancy Murray, OP, Adds Poor Clare Saint and Franciscan Froundresses to her Repertoire

Sister Nancy Murray, OP, known for her long-time ministry of performing a one-woman stage presentation of 14th Century Dominican mystic St. Catherine of Siena, recently took on new roles. She portrayed Sister Catarina de Vigri, St. Catherine of Bologna (1413-1463), an Italian Franciscan Sister and later Poor Clare, as well as the two foundresses of the School Sisters of St. Francis in Milwaukee.

What's Happening

A Sister Reflects: When is a Religious Congregation the Right Fit for You? | ¿Cuándo es una Congregación Religiosa una Buena Opción Para Usted?

Portfolio Advisory Board: Companies Rolling Back from DEI Initiatives

Sister Abegail Santos, OP, of the Philippines, Treasures her Time with her Sisters in Adrian

Sister Nancy Jurecki, OP, Experiences Life with Sisters in the Philippines

Siena Heights University Announces Options for Micro-Credentials and Professional Development

Siena Literacy Center Offers Language Education and a Supportive Adult Community.

Regina Dominican High School Athletics Program Recognized Nationally

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