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Next “Come and See” Weekend Set for February 3-5, 2012

Single Catholic women are invited to “Come and See” life as an Adrian Dominican Sister. The next “Come and See” weekend will be held at the Motherhouse from 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 3, through lunch on Sunday, February 5, World Day for Consecrated Life.

Adrian Dominican Celebrate World Day for Consecrated Life

While many people spent February 2 focusing on Groundhog’s Day and Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction of six more weeks of winter, Adrian Dominican Sisters and Associates from Lenawee County spent the day reflecting on something dear to their hearts: their baptismal call to follow Christ and, for the Sisters, their consecration to God by their religious profession.

Sister Corinne Florek, OP, Named to Oikocredit USA Board

Sister Corinne Florek, OP, Fund Director of both the Religious Communities Investment Fund and the Mercy Partnership Fund, was named to the Board of Directors of Oikocredit USA.

Barry Opens New health Sciences Site in Hollywood, Florida

Barry University and the City of Hollywood gave new life to an old firehouse by converting the empty space into classrooms for medical students. University and city officials commemorated the opening at 421 North 21st Avenue with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 13.

Sister Mary Keefe Featured in NCR Article

Sister Mary Keefe, OP, is featured in the Volunteers supplement to the January 20-February 2, 2012 issue of The National Catholic Reporter.

Sister Gail Himrod Honored for 35 Years of Leadership at Providence College

Providence College recently recognized Sister Gail Himrod, OP, for her 35 years as a full-time member of the Music faculty. Through those years, she has taken the lead in developing Providence’s Music Department.

The Gift of Six Sisters

Sister Attracta Kelly, OP, Prioress of the Adrian Dominican Sisters, received a special Christmas card with a note of thanks for the ministry and gift of six Sisters, including Sister Mary Assenmacher, OP, pictured here.

Michigan Nuns Shine Spotlight on Human Trafficking during Super Bowl

On National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, January 11, Catholic Sisters in Michigan and Indiana launched a regional campaign to curb the practice of human trafficking – or modern-day slavery – during the festivities leading up to the February 5, 2012, Super Bowl in Indianapolis.

Sharon Bossler, OP, and Emmy Choge, OP, Reaffirm Vows as Adrian Dominicans

The last few days of the Christmas Season at the Adrian Dominican Motherhouse sparkled with joy as Sharon Bossler, OP, and Emmy Chelagat Choge, OP, transfer candidates, reaffirmed their vows as Adrian Dominican Sisters.

Michigan Nuns Win Hasbro’s Commitment for Safer Toy Packaging after Four-Year Effort

Children will find safer toys and games under the Christmas tree thanks to an agreement that the Adrian Dominican Sisters and other concerned congregations of Catholic Sisters reached with Hasbro.

Sister Maria Riley and Center of Concern Profiled in NCR Article

Sister Maria Riley, OP, and her long-time ministry with the Global Women’s Project of the Center of Concern, was featured in the December 23, 2011 issue of The National Catholic Reporter.

Sisters Attend Universal Human Rights Conference

Adrian Dominican Sisters Marguerite Ruiz, OP, and Luisa Campos, OP, attended the Human Rights Conference, commemorating the 500th anniversary of the homily preached by Antonio Montesinos, OP, decrying the exploitation of the native peoples of Hispaniola at the hands of the Spanish settlers.

Dominican Sisters of Adrian Welcome Merger with Dominican Congregation from the Philippines

With great joy, the Dominican Sisters of Adrian welcomed the Dominican Sisters of Our Lady of the Remedies, Pampanga, the Philippines, into their Congregation on November 20, 2011.

Dominican Sisters in the Philippines Celebrate Merger with Adrian Dominicans

Adrian Dominican Sister Rose Ann Schlitt, OP, reports on the celebration that took place at the Motherhouse of the Dominican Sisters of Our Lady of Remedies when their Congregation merged with the Adrian Dominican Congregation.

Universities Mark Season with Special Activities

Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida, and Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan – both sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters – held special events and services to mark the Advent and Christmas season.

Adrian Dominican Sister Remembered as Titanic Survivor

Adrian Dominican Sister Annie Kate (Patrick Joseph) Kelly, OP, is being remembered as one of 14 survivors who boarded the ill-fated RMS Titanic from Addergoole, Ireland.

Sisters and Co-workers at Motherhouse Bring Warmth to Children in Need

Children from low-income families in Lenawee County, Michigan, will be better able to ward off the cold this winter, thanks to the efforts of Sisters and Co-workers on the Motherhouse campus.

Saint Joseph Academy Elementary Highlights and Invitation to Christmas Mass

Saint Joseph Academy invites the Adrian Dominican Community to our School Christmas Mass and Program on Tuesday, December 20 beginning at 7:00pm in St. Dominic Chapel (Siena Heights University Campus).  Join the Elementary students and staff as they prepare for the Christmas season with song, readings, prayer and music. This is a child-friendly event open to the public.

Sister Jacqueline Stoll, OP, Professes Final Vows

The Adrian Dominican Sisters marked the Second Sunday of Advent – the traditional period of waiting – with a special celebration: the Perpetual Profession of Vows of Sister Jacqueline Stoll, OP.

Voices for Earth Justice Brings Hope to a Blighted Detroit Neighborhood

Even before deciding what to do with their newly-purchased house and property, staff and volunteers of Voices for Earth Justice are already bringing a presence of hope to a Detroit neighborhood fraught with violence and poverty.