Pope Leo’s first Apostolic Exhortation: Dilexi te
Today, October 9, 2025, Pope Leo XIV released his first Apostolic Exhortation: Dilexi te (“I have loved you” – Rev 3:9). In the newly published document, the Pope calls us to see the love of Christ…
Si Dios Quiere … Inshallah … If God Wills It
“After I leave my monthly ICE check in—si Dios quiere—I have an appointment…” it was one of those ordinary conversations that revealed the extraordinary – in this case, extraordinarily sad. We were in the kitchen together,…
Necoclí: a place where faith meets migration
Migration, beyond numbers, statistics, or headlines, is above all a human face. It is the tired steps of those who have left their homeland, the hopeful eyes of children who cannot understand why their lives are…
Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne bring warmth of human connection to the dying
Nestled in the serene hills of Westchester County, New York, lies a sanctuary of compassion: Rosary Hill Home. Operated by the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, this haven offers free palliative care to patients afflicted with incurable cancer. The…
Peace with Creation: example of the butterflies
Sr. Lissette (Lissie) Avilés-Ríos, op When people talk to us about peace, some think that the way to achieve it is as a result of war, while others—and I hope we are the majority—see it as…
JPIC Report: Sisters Champion Climate and Social Justice in East Africa
Kampala, Uganda – The Eastern Zone of the Dominican Sisters Africa is forging ahead with its commitment to two crucial initiatives: climate change and women/girl empowerment. These projects, adopted during the recent DSA General Assembly in…
Sr. Ann Pratt: new UN Representative for DSIC
A lifelong advocate for justice, Sr. Ann Pratt has dedicated her ministry to uplifting families, advancing social justice, and caring for our common home. Currently serving as Co-Lead of the California Chapter of the Laudato Si’…
Dominican Month for Peace 2025 to Focus on Cameroon
Each year, from the first Sunday of Advent until the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, the Dominican Family celebrates the Dominican Month for Peace, a time of prayer and commitment focused on a country in…