First Sunday of Lent: Jesus in the desert
On this first Sunday of Lent, Luke presents us with the story of Jesus’ temptation in the desert. Why did Jesus take the path to the desert? Jesus came to save souls, and there are none…
Gathering of Dominican Congregations in Burkina Faso
On February 15, 2025, 38 sisters from 3 Dominican Congregations, namely the Presentation, the Annunciata, and the Little Dominican Sisters, a small congregation in foundation, gathered in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, to reflect on…
Webinar: Gender Based Violence in Africa
January 17, 2025 at 4pm (WAT) Join via Zoom: https://bit.ly/JPICAfricaMeeting ID: 885 1286 9529Passcode: S7XsvZ According to a recent research by UNICEF and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the frequency of sexual, physical, and emotional…
Feast of Christ the King: Reflection of sr. Mary-Comfort Onyinyechukwu Okoro, OP
“… Jesus answered, “My kingship is not of this world; if my kingship were of this world, my servants would fight, that I might not be handed over to the Jews; but my kingship is not…
Zimbabwe: Grow Trees and Be Heard
On the occasion of Season of Creation 2024, we share stories of the Dominican Sisters in different parts of the world who are taking care of our common home in various ways. Srs. Tendai Makonese and…
Reflecting on God’s dream for women preachers today: meeting of younger Dominican Sisters in Caleruega
From August 19-25, 45 young Dominican sisters representing the five continental areas of DSIC gathered in the birthplace of St. Dominic – Caleruega, Spain, to reflect on God’s dream for women preachers in today’s world. “Each…
The High-Level Political Forum 2024
The High-Level Political Forum was a highlight of the summer. The Dominican Leadership Conference welcomed Sr. Sarudzai Mutero, OP from the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Zimbabwe and Fr. Emmanuel Mulu, OP of Kenya…
Gusau, Nigeria: Sisters called and missioned for the difficult terrain of Sokoto diocese
Sr. Justina I. Nnajiofor, O.P., Prioress General of the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena, Gusau, Nigeria shares with us the story of the congregation, its work as well as current challenges Sisters…