The success of this program allowed Sister Rita and Sister Justin to expand the program and now Wellsprings Inc. has a total of seven homes where they housed women in need, giving them the support and education they need to succeed. After graduation Sister Adrian planned on attending nursing school on scholarship. When I entered I convinced myself that I would give it one year. After her family moved to Shreveport, she graduated from St. Vincents High School in 1945. Being a Dominican is about our community. During her eight years as principal, Sister Josephine Marie was able to get air conditioning in the school and start a cafeteria program through her inventive fundraising ideas. She also serves as an adjunct faculty member of the Loyola Institute for Ministry. Their faith is so sincere and simple. Today, she continues her ministry, serving as Eucharistic Minister for St. Mary of the Assumption. Too many Republicans are weak and they are afraid." YPSILANTI When Sr. John Dominic Rasmussen, OP, walked into the Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center on July 30, she was overwhelmed with the memory of how 25 years ago, she and three other sisters made a leap of faith to say "yes" to the Holy Spirit and start a new community of women religious. Dad loved to tell stories and sing to us. He has truly poured out his goodness upon me and I am filled with joy knowing that I am totally His! I am interested in the contributions made by religious men and women to the arts, especially in the field of organ-building. Her works include an article, Willem Hermans: Organ-Builder of the Society of Jesus, (The Organ Yearbook) and a presentation on the Cavaill-Coll family of organ-builders, the first of whom was a Dominican lay brother. "She didn't wilt under pressure like so many others," Trump said of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' wife. Jun 2, 2023 Featured, Mater Eucharistiae Read the newest Mater Eucharistiae Article! The Dominican sisters who taught her at St. Mary Catholic School were a great influence on her as well. I continue to look forward to many more years of serving God on this amazing journey as a Dominican sister.. I also felt confident that He alone could satisfy my heart. 1,150 talking about this. I loved working with the babies in the nursery. Sister Stephen Anne worked at the daycare until she took a full time position working as a receptionist for the fishing boat company, Williams Party Boat, scheduling fishing expeditions and answering fishing questions for the curious fisher people wanting to learn to fish. After the year was finished, I moved from my childhood home on Merrill to the convent on Almeda Road. Sister Eleanor entered the convent in 1955. She completed her MA in 2001 and graduated with her PhD in Philosophy and Religion, Concentration in Philosophy, Cosmology and Consciousness in 2007. 2023 Dominican Nuns. This experience has been a challenge, as well as rewarding. These programs assist adults who are stuck in low paying jobs to attend community college and obtain credentials to move to jobs that pay good wages. She has served at St. Mary of the Purification Catholic School and Sacred Heart Catholic School in Houston, Texas, St. Charles Catholic School in Nederland, Texas, Holy Family Catholic School in Wharton, Texas, St. Francis de Sales Catholic School in Riverside, California, St. Marys Catholic School in Orange, Texas, Sacred Heart Catholic School in Nacogdoches, Texas, St. Patrick Catholic School in Lufkin, Texas, and St. Anthony Cathedral Catholic School in Beaumont, Texas. She appeared as so lovely a lady. Her father worked for Monsanto in Texas City as a chemical engineer and her mother was a seamstress when the children were small, then worked as a registered nurse when they were all in school. In 1982 Sister Ann became an aide in the physical therapy department at St. Josephs Hospital in Houston and did this work until 1991. In anger he disowned his daughter, but was mollified eventually by her outstanding completion of the courses and graduation. Her next assignment was at Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School in Beaumont where she taught biology for one year. When it is time to make a change, I will consider the options. Sister Lydia was born in San Benito, Texas to Lorenzo and Maria Delgado. Growing up she had entertained the idea of being a dress designer. More than 1,600 people gathered at the Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center on July 30 to celebrate 25 years of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. She did what she believed Our Lord would have her do. She helps out as a receptionist and ministering to other sisters at the Villa. They taught me to help others wherever I saw a need.. Knowing that no ticket was necessary for this public event, I decided to attend as many Masses as I possibly could! Home - Dominican Sisters of Mary We were working in some of the poorest communities. I first felt my call as a young child visiting the convent of All Saints Catholic School. Mother Assumpta, who will retain her honorary title as Mother, helped found the vibrant community of sisters in 1997. She spends her days visiting parishioners in their homes, assisted living facilities and nursing homes in the area. I taught in the Parish School where they were. She graduated as class Valedictorian in May 1951 and entered the Sacred Heart Convent right after graduation. They also support the preparation of lectors, altar servers and sacristans for weekly Mass. She attended Fabens Elementary School and Fabens High School, graduating in 1942. After serving in the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese for seven years she moved to the Diocese of Brownsville serving in the same capacity, Associate Superintendent Catholic Schools Office. I got to be with them when they needed someone. When I left I felt like I was walking on air. I explained to them that I was seeking three things in the congregation I felt God was calling me to join: a profound love for the Eucharist with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass as the Source and Summit of the day; a true devotion to Mary manifested by wearing the rosary and praying the rosary together daily as a community; and a love for our Holy Father and a great desire to spread the great news of our Catholic faith to the whole world, particularly to young people. Sister Mary Frances attended Dominican College, Lamar University, Notre Dame, Trinity, Sam Houston State, Loyola and the University of St. Thomas in her pursuit of knowledge. The support in standing together when speaking out on issues inspired me to answer Sister Paulas call to Come and See.. We sing it at Mass, usually at 5:30am, in our bicycle clothes and sunburn. She attended St. Anthony Cathedral Catholic School for grade school and high school and was educated by Dominican sisters who taught there. Sister Ceil returned to Houston in 2005 and assumed the role of Promoter of Justice, Peace and Care of Creation for the community. The psalms were meant to be sung, and people are so wonderfully responsive. She has completed the ride from Houston to Austin, from San Antonio to Corpus Christi and San Antonio to New Braunfels and back. I remember telling my parents many years ago, that I wanted to join the order. We never know what Gods going to do, Sr. John Dominic said. The program was an incredible example of what education can be when the teacher and curriculum meet the children where they are. During her 58 years of teaching she brought Montessori curriculum to other schools as well, including St. Mary of the Purification in Houston and St. Mary Catholic School in Port Arthur. It was wonderful. Besides France and Italy she has travelled to Switzerland and Germany. The programs were very successful. For ten years Sister Clarice worked as a teaching assistant at the University of Texas in Austin. Vessel of honor, It is fulfilling to know I am doing what I should.. They have always supported me and have given me the freedom to pursue my passion of taking care of Gods earth.. This introduction to college students led her to serve as Campus Minister at the University of Houston and Director of Campus Ministry at Lamar University in Beaumont. I cry when I go and I cry when I leave. I enjoy my ministry! When she is not in the classroom she is keeping up with former classmates and students, reading, gardening and shopping. Lets go get her desk. In her free time she enjoys working in the garden, walking and watching football. During this time her brother became ill and in 2000 died of bone cancer. Sister Carita Ulm was the second youngest of eleven children born to Elsie Hildegarde Conzelmann and Louis Peter Ulm. History - Dominican Sisters of Houston That is when I knew that is what I wanted to be. Sister Edna Ann entered the convent in September 1952. They were part of my family. Some of the most rewarding experiences were working with the slower learners and watching them bloom as they saw they could do the work. When I was in the second grade the Sisters told me that if I wanted to be a sister I had to say three Hail Marys a day. The Dominican sisters who taught her at St. Mary Catholic School were a great influence on her as well. My family has always supported each other and we knew we could depend on each other for anything. Christmas Eve was always very special, including gatherings of over 60 family members. She grew up the youngest of 10 children living and working on the family farm. God the Holy Spirit,Have mercy on us. Over these past years she has enjoyed living with her companion Dominican Sisters. Her manner remained pleasant, her expression serene. I just didnt realize it., While taking her training she served asthe Director of the newly formed Head Start Program for the Houston/Galveston schools in 1965. community. Still her beauty and goodness did not go unremarked. When she is not serving at St. Genevieve Parish, she enjoys cake decorating, calligraphy, and creating concrete leaves by using natural elephant ear plants as molds. God wanted me to be a Dominican Sister. The crescendo of the celebration, called Radiance of Truth, was Mass with Lansing Bishop Earl Boyea. I had patience with the children because I had the same struggles growing up., After her time in Orange, Texas, Sister Sharon moved back to Houston and began teaching at Queen of Peace Catholic School. Enter your e-mail address here: As Roman Catholic cloistered Dominican nuns, we live a contemplative monastic life dedicated to the glory of God and the salvation of souls especially through the prayer of the Divine Office, Eucharistic Adoration, and Perpetual Rosary. Sr. Mary Laura Rembold, O.P. Next Sister Katie found herself at Port Neches Groves High School. All attended Holy Rosary Catholic School and were taught by Dominican Sisters. Sisters, please send a card to let someone know of my honorary gift and request for prayers. Sister Theresa was born in Houston, Texas where she lived with her parents and five siblings. It was very lively growing up in my family. From the second grade I always wanted to be a teacher and a sister. She graduated in 1961 with a BA in education and began teaching at a school in Spring Branch, Texas. I always wanted to make a difference in my life. I would get them when they were eager to learn. Sister Ceil was 49. She enjoys reading, music, sports and keeping fit. In 1971 St. Marys served as a demonstration school and Sister Sharon was the Primary Coordinator of the Individualized Instruction Program. In January 1970 Sister Miriam entered the convent in Zacapa, where the Mission was established in 1966. She also received her certification in Clinical Pastoral Education. Brad Elliot, from the Dominican Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus in California, has been working with the sisters for six months as part of their upcoming virtue series for Openlight Media, the sisters' digital evangelization apostolate. With a particular Eucharistic and Marian devotion, they gather daily in communal prayer, beginning each day with a Eucharistic Holy Hour, Mass, and a renewal of our Marian consecration. She was one of seven children born to Ernest Walter White and Martha Mary Baranski White. Sister Carol was born in Houston, Texas. Sister Mary V. attended Mount St. Marys in Los Angeles, California. Sister Mary Frances was born in Galveston, Texas on her fathers birthday.