Sinsinawa Dominican Vision Magazine Index
January 2009
Dominican Vision January 2009
Are the Sisters Receiving Good Care?
Journeying with out elders happens not only where our Sisters are on mission but at the Motherhouse and St. Dominic Villa, too. Read more . . .
Lifelong Learning Opens Minds, Hearts
Recommended Books by Sister Clare Wagner, OP (Marie Clarence)
Recently, I read a book review in which the writer said that every time the author used the word “old” in the book, it meant “dear to my heart.” Examples were the “old” neighborhood, the “old” house, the “old” land, the “old” church. The elderly, the “old” timers, have had many years to explore the neighborhood, ponder the wars, love the children, touch the mystery, and have, at least, some small sense of why we are here at all. Read more . . .
Ministering with the Elderly, the Sick, and the Poor
Christ’s mission among his people can be summarized in his profound words when he declared that he had come that we may have life and have it to the fullest. What inspiring, hope-filled words for all, especially for the elderly, the sick, the handicapped, and their caregivers. Read more . . .
Sr. Mary Eileen Scully Names Her Blessings
Sister Mary Eileen Scully, OP (Marillac), always took pride in her work teaching high school students at different schools throughout the United States. Macular degeneration led her to a new ministry, one that today she considers a blessing. Read more . . .
DominiCare Lends a Helping Hand
The one comfort that nearly all people want is to live in their own homes as long as possible. Home is where the heart is, as the saying goes. It is so easy to find in-home assistance in northeastern Washington. Read more . . .
Family Care Expands to Ministry
Ministry with the elderly is very special no matter who the person is, but when the person is your dad, it is really special. This is how ministry with the elderly began for me in December 1995. Read more . . .
Sr. Diane Faust Finds Vital Ministry
One hundred forty-two years ago the Sinsinawa Dominicans came to Oshkosh, WI, to serve St. Peter Parish as teachers. This had been my parish as a child, and 26 years ago I came back and began to serve this parish as a pastoral associate. Read more . . .
Sister Marjo Hughes: The Gift of Presence
Sister Marjo Hughes, OP (deceased), was among the first Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters who ministered outside of the field of education. After she retired from teaching in 1969, Sr. Marjo began to minister with the elderly in Peoria, IL, and later in Marshfield, WI. Read more . . .
Grateful for Sinsinawa Connections
My family has a long connection with the Sinsinawa Dominicans. My maternal great-grandparents had their marriage witnessed by Father Samuel Mazzuchelli, OP, at Sinsinawa Mound in 1846. Read more . . .
Academy Apartments Provide Independent Living for Seniors
If you are planning to visit the Academy Apartments for senior citizens at Sinsinawa Mound, you will be greeted by two resident managers. Read more . . .
Mazzuchelli Cause Continues
On Aug. 21, the closing session of the diocesan process regarding the Beatification of Venerable Samuel Mazzuchelli, OP, took place at Sinsinawa Mound. Read more . . .