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Meet Sister Mary Jo O’Hanlon, OP, Dominican West Mission Chapter

Born in County Kerry, Ireland, to Irish parents who were American citizens, Sister Mary Jo O’Hanlon, OP, grew up in Chicago and had strong connections to the Adrian Dominican Sisters.

Sister Nancyann Turner Recognized as “Quiet Hero” for Work with Youth

Sister Nancyann Turner, OP, was recognized as a “Quiet Hero” by the Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services for her work with Detroit youth.

Two Special Victories over Weekend Make University ‘Barry Proud’

Over Mother’s Day weekend, two Barry University Buccaneers teams made their mothers – and the University – “Barry proud” of their accomplishments.

29 Adrian Dominican Sisters Celebrate 1,945 Years of Service

Some 29 Adrian Dominican Sisters from the Adrian Crossroads and Holy Rosary Mission Chapters celebrated their Jubilees with Mass and dinner at the Motherhouse on May 11.

Volunteers from Rosarian Glean 7,500 Pounds of Corn for Food Bank

Led by the National Junior Honor Society, members of the Rosarian Academy community gleaned 241 boxes of corn – 7,500 pounds – for the local food bank.

Hospice of Lenawee Named in Top 100 of Nation

Hospice of Lenawee was named among the Top 100 hospices out of 1,200 in the United States. It is the only hospice organization in Michigan to be so designated.

Voices for Earth Justice Begins Work on House in Detroit

Voices for Earth Justice took a giant step forward in their renovation of their house in the Brightmoor area of Detroit with a week of deconstruction. 

Sister Gail Himrod to be Honored at Providence College Concert

Sister Gail Himrod, OP, Associate Professor of Music History at Providence College, was honored during a special concert on. Sunday, May 5, 2013. She will be retiring after the current semester.

Sister Nancy Murray’s Repertoire Includes Foundress of Order and Martyr

For years, Adrian Dominican Sister Nancy Murray, OP, has portrayed Dominican mystic and reformer St. Catherine of Siena. She has recently expanded her repertoire to include two women religious.

Retreat Center Awarded for Interfaith Work

The Dominican Retreat and Conference Center – where Adrian Dominican Sister Ethel Detz, OP, ministers as program director – received the Robert J. and Dorothy S. Ludwig Award from the Interfaith Community of Schenectady, Inc.

Meet Sister Sarajane Seaver, OP

The youngest of Glenn and Helen (Springer) Seaver’s four children, two boys and two girls, Sister Sarajane Seaver, OP, was born in Adrian, Michigan.

Two Women from Anchorage Welcomed as Adrian Dominican Associates

For many, becoming an Adrian Dominican Associate is a spiritual journey, but two women recently also took a geographical journey when they traveled from Anchorage to Adrian for the Ritual of Acceptance into Associate Life.

Adrian Symphony Orchestra Concert Has Special Meaning for Sisters

The Adrian Symphony Orchestra’s concert on April 20 had a special meaning and connection for many Adrian Dominican Sisters.

Sister Marie Damian Schoenlein Remembered with Special Literacy Award

The name and legacy of an Adrian Dominican literacy pioneer will be carried forward into the future through the new Sister Marie Damian Schoenlein Literacy Award.

N.E.W. Life Enterprises Gets State Support to Create Jobs in Flint

N.E.W. Life Enterprises – a program co-founded by Sisters Carol Weber, OP, and Judy Blake, CSJ – will receive state funding in its efforts to bring jobs and hope to Flint, Michigan, a city long struggling with unemployment and crime.

‘Band of Sisters’ Film to Be Shown at Various Locations in Coming Months

Mary Fishman’s documentary film, “Band of Sisters,” which details the stories of U.S. Catholic Sisters since Vatican II, will be shown at various locations throughout the United Sates in the coming months.

Sister Adrienne Piennette Continues to Teach in Hospital Setting

Sister Adrienne Piennette, OP, a long-time educator, continues to teach through her work at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, California. She was featured in the latest issue of Scanner, newsletter for Dominican Hospital employees.

‘Through Our Eyes’ Exhibit Features Photos by Students in Kenya

The photo exhibit now on display at Swords into Plowshares Peace Center and Gallery in Detroit is one of the fruits of Sister Kathryn Cliatt’s ministry of teaching a photojournalism class in Meru, Kenya.

Associate Joins Farmworkers Coalition in March for Justice

Maria McCadden, an Adrian Dominican Associate, recently joined the Coalition of Immokalee Workers in a march for justice and fair food.

Meet Sister John Norton Barrett, OP Florida Mission Chapter

After years of service in Catholic education, Sister John Norton Barrett, OP, still focuses every day on finding ways to bring joy and blessings into the lives of others.