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August 18, 2022, Seattle, Washington – Catholic women religious have served the people of the Northwest with joy and dedication in the past 156 years. Northwest Catholic, in an article by Jean Parietti, highlights this joyful service in areas from traditional education and healthcare to peace and justice ministries and advocacy against human trafficking and gun violence.
The article notes the spirit of collaboration among the sisters in the 27 religious congregations serving the Archdiocese of Seattle. Among them are seven legacy congregations that have served the area for about 150 years – including the Edmonds Dominican Sisters, which merged with the Adrian Dominican Sisters in 2003.
“We say that we grew up together, served in leadership together, and have been blessed to collaborate in ministries that meet the needs of the day,” said Sister Judy Byron, OP, Associate Director of the Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center. Sister Judy, a former Edmonds Dominican Sister, is one of the Sisters from legacy congregations who have been profiled in the article.
Read the entire article here.
Feature photo at top: Rosary Heights was part of the Motherhouse of the Edmonds Dominican Sisters, one of the seven legacy congregations in the Archdiocese of Seattle.
August 16, 2022, New London, Connecticut – As volunteer and professional catechists prepare for another year of offering religious education to elementary and high school students, the latest book by Sister Janet Schaeffler, OP, might give them the spiritual support they need.
Sister Janet’s book, Calming Meditations for Busy Catechists, was recently released by Twenty-Third Publications. The 32-page booklet offers prayers and meditations for catechists, whether they’re overwhelmed and feeling unqualified to teach or their students are responding well to their lessons. Each meditation also includes a suggested action to help bring peace and confidence to catechists.
The retail price is $3.95 for one copy, $34.90 for 10 copies, $147.50 for 50 copies, $249 for 100 copies, and $487.50 for 250 copies. The booklet can be ordered through the website of Twenty-Third Publications or by phone at 1-800-321-0411.
Calming Meditations for Busy Catechists is also available at the Weber Center Shop at Weber Retreat and Conference Center. Copies can be picked up in person from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturdays. The shop is closed for lunch from noon to 12:45 p.m. Copies can also be ordered from the Weber Shop through email, webershop@adriandominicans.org or by calling 517-266-4035.
A retreat leader and a consultant for catechists and adult faith formation leaders, Sister Janet also once served as Director of Adult Faith Formation for the Archdiocese of Detroit. She is a recipient the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership (NCCL) Distinguished Service Award.
Sister Janet has written numerous books and resources for catechists, including Spirituality for Catechists and The Creed: A Catechist’s Guide. She also writes annual Advent reflection booklets.