The Assumption of Mary: Contemplating to Preach Hope
“The Blessed Virgin Mary, by the fact that she is the Mother of God, has a certain infinite dignity from the infinite good which is God.” —Saint Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae I, q. 25, a. 6….
In Solidarity and Prayer with Colombia
We unite with our Dominican Friars, Sisters, Laity, youth and the people of Latin America who are facing the consequences of the recent earthquakes. On 10 August 2026, a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Panama, Ecuador and…
Dominican Sisters of San Rafael Join National Dominican Sisters Association, Strengthening Mission for the Future
SAN RAFAEL, CA — For 175 years, the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael have brought the Gospel to bear on the critical issues of their time in California and the western United States. To sustain that…
Happy Feast of St. Dominic!
I have always felt that St. Dominic was a quiet man. He never sought out notoriety; rather, he kept careful counsel with himself – knowing that his complete attention needed to be focused on the God-within….
“No One Left Behind”: High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2026
The High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2026 was the highlight of activities at the United Nations Headquarters in New York during July. The top priority of the Forum was the annual review of global…
Embracing Diminishment: A Story of the New Zealand Dominican Sisters
Sandra Winton OP is the former prioress of the New Zealand Dominican Sisters. This group now consists of 19 members through New Zealand. After several years of preparation, in 2025 they petitioned DICLSAL for a commissary. …
NADJPCC Annual Meeting: We Incarnate Preaching by Our Very Lives
“We incarnate preaching by our very lives. This is our mission; this is our being.” This theme framed the North American Dominican Promoters for Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation Annual Meeting, held June 29–July…
Women’s vulnerability in Europe: War, Migration and Poverty
A joint Declaration of the European Dominican Justice and Peace Commission Preamble The European Dominican Justice and Peace Commission gathered in Zagreb, Croatia, for its Annual General Meeting from 8 to 12 June 2026. During the…