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Three Adrian Dominican Sisters Listed among 15 ‘Women Firsts’ in Lansing Diocese

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February 20, 2018, Lansing, Michigan – Three Adrian Dominican Sisters were among 15 women featured by Faith Magazine of the Diocese of Lansing as women who were first in their field or their office. The 15 women are highlighted on the website of Faith Magazine. The Adrian Dominican Sisters on the list are:

Sister Donna Markham, OP, former Prioress of the Adrian Dominican Congregation and the first woman to serve as President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA.
The late Sister Dorita Wotiska, OP, first female Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Lansing.
Sister Marilyn Barnett, OP, first female Director of the Office of Worship for the Diocese of Lansing.

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