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What's Happening

Sister Joan Delaplane, OP, Recognized for her Role in Preacher’s Training

September 28, 2023, New York, New York – Adrian Dominican Sister Joan Delaplane, OP, was one of two homiletics teachers recognized by Father Manuel Williams as instrumental in his preaching training. A member of the Congregation of the Resurrection ...

Adrian Dominican Sisters from Philippines Speak of their History, Ministries, and Missions

September 28, 2023, Adrian, Michigan – Adrian Dominican Sisters gathered on September 20, 2023, were transported half a world away from Adrian to the Philippines when Sisters Lourdes “Lou” Pamintuan, OP, and Victoria “Vicky” Changcoco, OP, gave a presentation ...

Sister Sara Fairbanks, OP, teaches high school students how to preach from the pulpit during the annual Dominican High Schools Preaching Conference.

Sister Sara Fairbanks, OP, Preaches on God’s Love and the Cross

St. Louis, Missouri, September 28, 2023 – “What are you doing here?” For Adrian Dominican Sister Sara Fairbanks, OP, Professor of Homiletics at Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis, that is the “most vital spiritual question every human being ...

Sister Frances Nadolny, OP, Called Forth to Leadership on the General Council

September 28, 2023, Adrian, Michigan – Sister Frances Nadolny, OP, former Administrator and General Councilor of the Adrian Dominican Sisters, was named a member of the General Council on September 14, 2023, and will serve in that role through ...

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Workshop Focuses on Relating to People Most in Need of Compassion

September 25, 2023, Adrian, Michigan – How do Scriptures call us to relate to people most needing compassion? Sister Maribeth Howell, OP, PhD, STD, addresses that question in a workshop, The Poor, the Widow, the Orphan, and the Stranger ...

Presentation Focuses on Being an Earth Ally in the Face of Global Climate Change

September 22, 2023, Adrian, Michigan – Many people today speak of being an ally to people in marginalized or minority groups. But Brad Frank, Director of the Office of Sustainability for the Adrian Dominican Sisters, broadens the perspective of ...

Adrian Dominican Congregation Welcomes Six New Associates

September 22, 2023, Adrian, Michigan – Six people formalized their connection to the Adrian Dominican Congregation on September 14, 2023, during the virtual Ritual of Reception for new Adrian Dominican Associates. The Associates and their mentors participated in the ...

Detroit-Area Catholic Charities Agency Honors Sister Donna Markham, OP, for CCUSA Leadership

September 18, 2023, Troy, Michigan – Sister Donna Markham, OP, Ph.D., recently retired as President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) and was one of three recipients of Time, Talent, and Treasure Awards presented during the annual gala ...

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Visitor Protocols
We welcome family and friends for in-person visits with resident Sisters at the Adrian Dominican Motherhouse campus. Please follow guidelines established for congregate care facilities to make sure our campus community is safe and healthy.

Weber Retreat and Conference Center
Make a retreat, join us for some great programs, or consider using the warm, hospitable and technologically-equipped facilities for your own meetings and conferences

Our Dominican Lives: A Sister's Story
The Adrian Dominican Sisters live incredible lives in Mission and ministry and have taken many paths to vowed life. This series of video interviews explores the rich and varied lives of our Adrian Dominican family.