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October 22, 2026, Miami Shores, Florida – A delegation from Barry University, a sponsored institution of the Adrian Dominican Sisters, will be among participants in the Jesuits’ annual Ignatian Family Teach-in for Justice. This is another example of Barry University’s increasing collaboration with the Ignatian Solidarity Network (ISN) in advocacy for justice.

The 2026 Teach-in for Justice – to be held Saturday to Monday, November 14-16 in Washington, D.C. – offers advocacy training, keynote addresses, and breakout sessions to members of Jesuit institutions and to the greater Catholic Church, as well as the opportunity to be involved in advocacy for justice on the final day. 

Rob Roa, Director of Ministry and Community Outreach at Barry University, told staff members of ISN that Barry students live out the call to work for justice and walk with the marginalized every day. About 20 Barry students recently lived out this call at a migrant justice public witness, held in Miami and organized by ISN staff.

“Our students come to us already seeking ways to be connected to their community, ways to serve and walk alongside their communities,” Rob told the ISN staff. “What I’m excited for is for them to see that they’re not alone in this journey.”

Read more about Barry University’s involvement with the Ignatian Solidarity Network and with social justice work in this article written by the ISN staff.
 

October 22, 2026, Detroit – Spend your Advent reflecting on the Light of Christ through the latest Advent booklet written by Adrian Dominican Sister Janet Schaeffler, OP. In Longing for the Light of Christ, Sister Janet takes readers on the path of reflections, practices, and prayers every day during Advent to help them to be aware of the presence of God as they prepare for Christmas.  

Sister Janet has written Advent reflection booklets for several years, as well as booklets for families, catechists, and other ministers of the Church. A retreat leader and a consultant for catechists, other church leaders, and families in faith formation, she once served as Director of Adult Faith Formation for the Archdiocese of Detroit. She also is a popular speaker. 

Longing for the Light of Christ is available through Twenty-Third Publications at a cost of $2.99 for one copy and lower rates per copy when purchasing multiple copies. Call 1-800-321-0411 or order online here. 

The booklet is also available at the Weber Center Shop on the campus of the Adrian Dominican Sisters Motherhouse, 1257 E. Siena Heights Drive, Adrian. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, with a lunch break from noon to 12:45 p.m. Copies can also be ordered through email, [email protected], or by calling 517-266-4035.