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June 1, 2019, Adrian, Michigan – Sister Tarianne DeYonker, OP, writing as a panelist of women religious for the National Catholic Reporter’s Global Sisters Report, notes the ways in which three Adrian Dominican Sisters minister through the civil law system. She describes the work of Sister Dorothy Dempsey, OP, as a court watcher for immigrants in Chicago; Sister Marilyn Winter, OP, and her collaborative work in combatting human trafficking; and Sister Marian Castelluccio, OP, in her ministry in restorative justice through the Mental Health Division of Catholic Charities of the East Bay, Diocese of Oakland, California. Read the article here. Scroll halfway down to read Sister Tarianne’s contribution.

May 16, 2019, Rome – Sister Patricia Siemen, OP, Prioress of the Adrian Dominican Sisters, was one of many elected leaders of women religious to offer a positive and optimistic reflection of the visit of Pope Francis during the closing session of the 2019 meeting of the International Union of Superiors General (UISG). 

“I was touched by his compassion and affirmation of the women religious leaders gathered for the audience,” she said. “His first words to us, affirming our call to consecrated life and acknowledging the differing charisms of religious life, were pastorally refreshing.” Sister Pat was also impressed by his walking up the hall with two Sisters “without clerical presence or fanfare, like a brother and sisters walking together,” and with his willingness to answer questions from UISG members. 

Read the entire Global Sisters Report article by Gail DeGeorge. Scroll down about half-way through the article to find Sister Pat’s reflection.