Dominican Sisters Conference

Dominican Sisters Conference Standing as a Clear Voice for Truth, Justice, and Peace. As faithful daughters of St. We engage in rigorous study leading to collaborative action.

Dominic, we are rooted in the rich tradition of the Order of Preachers, our global family of friars, nuns, sisters, and laity. Acting both globally and locally, the Dominican Sisters Conference places the transforming grace of the Dominican charism at the service of our world and Church, especially in responding to the cry of the poor and to the urgent need to preserve Earth’s integrity. Like our

sister Catherine of Siena, we embrace the prophetic call to speak truth in our day. Our preaching and action for justice are the fruit of our Dominican tradition of contemplative prayer and pursuit of truth through study and dialogue. The rich diversity of our membership enables us to broaden our individual perspectives and bring our experiences to bear on the needs of our world. We are a sign of unity in our fractured world with a strong, collective voice that speaks effectively for justice.

🌟✨ 250 Sisters Who Shaped the USA: Sr. Stephanie Mohun, OP ✨A dedicated missionary and visionary leader, Sr. Stephanie M...
08/31/2026

🌟✨ 250 Sisters Who Shaped the USA: Sr. Stephanie Mohun, OP ✨

A dedicated missionary and visionary leader, Sr. Stephanie Mohun, OP, served as Prioress of St. Mary of the Springs for 24 years, helping expand the congregation’s ministries and educational mission. During her leadership, she founded three academies, two colleges, and a teacher-training school for Sisters, creating new opportunities for education and formation. 📚

Sr. Stephanie also helped extend the congregation’s mission beyond the United States by initiating its mission to China, reflecting her courage, vision, and commitment to sharing the Dominican mission across cultures and borders. 🌎

Her life reminds us that strong leadership, education, and a spirit of mission can open new paths for generations to come. Sr. Stephanie’s vision and dedication continue to inspire the Dominican Sisters of Peace and all those who carry forward the call to serve. 🙏

Join us as we celebrate 250 Dominican Sisters whose faith, courage, service, and gifts helped shape the United States! 🇺🇸✨

✨ 250 Sisters Who Shaped the USA: Sr. Clement Johnson, OP ✨A pioneering scientist and educator, Sr. Clement Johnson, OP,...
08/30/2026

✨ 250 Sisters Who Shaped the USA: Sr. Clement Johnson, OP ✨

A pioneering scientist and educator, Sr. Clement Johnson, OP, dedicated her ministry to exploring the mysteries of science and expanding opportunities for young women in the field of scientific research.

In the 1960s and 70s, Sr. Clement researched retinal dystrophy, a condition that can cause blindness. As one of only about 200 electron microscopists in the nation, she brought her expertise to Dominican College, where she also trained other young women to use electron microscopes and pursue scientific study. 🔬

Sr. Clement’s work reminds us that curiosity, education and a commitment to discovery can open doors for generations to come. Her dedication to science and to educating young women reflects the many ways Dominican sisters have contributed their gifts to the advancement of knowledge and their communities. ✨

Join us as we celebrate 250 Dominican Sisters whose faith, courage, service and gifts helped shape the United States! 🇺🇸✨

🌟✨ 250 Sisters Who Shaped the USA: Sr. John Martin Fixa, OP ✨A dedicated advocate for young people and families, Sr. Joh...
08/29/2026

🌟✨ 250 Sisters Who Shaped the USA: Sr. John Martin Fixa, OP ✨

A dedicated advocate for young people and families, Sr. John Martin “Johnnie” Fixa, OP, provided strong leadership to the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose’s Vision of Hope program, helping make a Catholic education accessible to underserved students in California.

Through her commitment and leadership, Vision of Hope has raised more than $34 million to provide tuition assistance for students in eight parochial schools, supporting young people and families who might otherwise struggle to afford a Catholic education. Her work reflects a deep commitment to serving the young, the poor and the vulnerable. 📚

Sr. John Martin’s dedication reminds us that advocacy can open doors, create opportunities and help build a brighter future for generations to come. Her leadership and compassion continue to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and families throughout California. ✨

Join us as we celebrate 250 Dominican Sisters whose faith, courage, service, and gifts helped shape the United States! 🇺🇸✨

📚✨ 250 Sisters Who Shaped the USA: Mother Samuel Coughlin, OP ✨A dedicated educator, leader and trailblazer, Mother Samu...
08/28/2026

📚✨ 250 Sisters Who Shaped the USA: Mother Samuel Coughlin, OP ✨

A dedicated educator, leader and trailblazer, Mother Samuel Coughlin, OP, entered the Sinsinawa Dominican Congregation in 1886. After serving as a teacher and bursar, she became Mother General in 1909 and went on to lead the congregation for 40 years.

Under her leadership, the congregation nearly tripled in size, grew to more than 1,400 Sisters, and established 63 new schools and missions. Through her vision, dedication and faithful service, Mother Samuel helped shape the future of the Dominican Sisters and touched countless lives through education and ministry. 🌟📚

Her legacy is a beautiful testament to the power of faithful leadership, courageous service and a lifelong commitment to building a better future. ❤️

Join us as we celebrate 250 Dominican Sisters whose faith, courage, service, and gifts helped shape the United States! 🇺🇸✨

📚✨ 250 Sisters Who Shaped the USA: Sr. Teresa Estrada, OP ✨A dedicated educator and beloved presence in her community, S...
08/27/2026

📚✨ 250 Sisters Who Shaped the USA: Sr. Teresa Estrada, OP ✨

A dedicated educator and beloved presence in her community, Sr. Teresa Estrada, OP, spent more than 60 years serving in Catholic schools in a variety of roles, including as a teacher and principal.

Through her decades of ministry, Sr. Teresa positively influenced hundreds of lives, sharing her wisdom, compassion and commitment to education with generations of students. Her impact extends far beyond the classroom, as she continues to be a source of love and joy to those around her.

In July 2026, Sr. Teresa celebrated a remarkable milestone—her 100th birthday! 🎂💯 Her century of life and more than six decades of ministry are a beautiful testament to a life dedicated to educating, inspiring and serving others.

Join us as we celebrate 250 Dominican Sisters whose faith, courage, service, and gifts helped shape the United States! 🇺🇸✨

🌿✨ 250 Sisters Who Shaped the USA: Sisters Diane Capuano, OP, Jeanne Clark, OP, Diane Morgan, OP, and Associate Elizabet...
08/26/2026

🌿✨ 250 Sisters Who Shaped the USA: Sisters Diane Capuano, OP, Jeanne Clark, OP, Diane Morgan, OP, and Associate Elizabeth Keihm

A commitment to caring for creation, the Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville took a lasting step toward protecting the land they call home. On December 7, 2023, the Sisters partnered with the Peconic Land Trust to place a 10.4-acre agricultural conservation easement on part of their Motherhouse property, permanently protecting the land from future development.

For 27 years, this land was cultivated as an organic cooperative known as Sophia Garden/Homecoming Farm, providing a place where sustainable agriculture and care for creation could flourish. Sisters Diane Morgan, Jeanne Clark and Diane Capuano, along with Associate Elizabeth Keihm, spent years researching and planning the effort that made this conservation easement possible.

This project is a beautiful expression of the Sisters’ commitment to their “A Land Ethic” and their Laudato Si’ Action Plan - recognizing that caring for our common home means taking concrete steps to protect the earth for generations to come. 🌎💚

🎤✨ 250 Sisters Who Shaped the USA: Sr. Elaine Mitchell, OP ✨A poet, teacher and powerful voice for human dignity, Sr. El...
08/25/2026

🎤✨ 250 Sisters Who Shaped the USA: Sr. Elaine Mitchell, OP ✨

A poet, teacher and powerful voice for human dignity, Sr. Elaine Mitchell, OP, used her words to inspire compassion, love and justice. In 1973, she was a three-way tie for International Poet Laureate, choosing Human Dignity as her theme. As a daughter of immigrants and polio survivor, Sr. Elaine brought a unique perspective to her poetry and ministry, reminding us of the power of words to transform hearts and conversations.

Her legacy challenges us to use our own voices to move conversations away from hate and oppression and toward compassion, love and justice.

Join us as we celebrate 250 Dominican Sisters whose faith, courage, service, and gifts helped shape the United States! 🇺🇸✨

⚜️✨ 250 Sisters Who Shaped the USA: Mother Mary of the Cross Goemaere, OP ✨A courageous pioneer and foundress, Mother Ma...
08/24/2026

⚜️✨ 250 Sisters Who Shaped the USA: Mother Mary of the Cross Goemaere, OP ✨

A courageous pioneer and foundress, Mother Mary of the Cross Goemaere, OP, answered God’s call to serve in a new land and helped lay the foundation for women religious in California. On December 6, 1850, she arrived in San Francisco after an arduous journey from France by way of New York, the Panama Isthmus and California’s coast.

In spring 1851, she settled in Monterey, where she formed California’s first congregation of women religious, the Congregation of the Most Holy Name, and opened a school. Through her faith, courage and dedication to education, Mother Mary of the Cross Goemaere helped establish a lasting Dominican presence and contributed to the growth of Catholic education in the American West.

Her journey reminds us that answering God’s call often requires great courage, perseverance and a willingness to step into the unknown. Her pioneering spirit helped open doors for generations of women religious and students who would follow. ❤️📚

Join us as we celebrate 250 Dominican Sisters whose faith, courage, service, and gifts helped shape the United States! 🇺🇸✨

⚜️✨ 250 Sisters Who Shaped the USA: Sr. Mary Bernadetta Duffy, OP ✨A prominent leader and scholar in Catholic education,...
08/24/2026

⚜️✨ 250 Sisters Who Shaped the USA: Sr. Mary Bernadetta Duffy, OP ✨

A prominent leader and scholar in Catholic education, Sr. Mary Bernadetta Duffy, OP, dedicated her life to strengthening Catholic schools and advancing the standards of Catholic education. She served for 12 years as director of the Sinsinawa Dominican Education Conference, helping guide and support Catholic educators in their ministry.

From 1955–1967, she also served on the congregation’s Leadership Council while overseeing Catholic schools in Chicago. Through her leadership, scholarship and influential writings, Sr. Mary Bernadetta helped shape the future of Catholic education and inspired generations of educators to embrace their important mission.

Her commitment to education reminds us that teaching is not only about sharing knowledge—it is about forming hearts, nurturing faith and building stronger communities. ❤️📚

Join us as we celebrate 250 Dominican Sisters whose faith, courage, service, and gifts helped shape the United States! 🇺🇸✨

⚜️✨ 250 Sisters Who Shaped the USA: Mother Mary Ann Sammon, OP ✨A compassionate foundress and visionary, Mother Mary Ann...
08/22/2026

⚜️✨ 250 Sisters Who Shaped the USA: Mother Mary Ann Sammon, OP ✨

A compassionate foundress and visionary, Mother Mary Ann Sammon, OP, had a deep love for God and a special concern for children in need. After witnessing so many children living on the streets of New York City, she dreamed of creating a safe and loving home where they could be cared for and thrive.

In 1878, Mother Mary Ann purchased a home in Blauvelt, New York, beginning a ministry that would grow into St. Dominic’s Home and is now known as St. Dominic’s Family Services. Her faith-filled vision and generous heart created a lasting legacy of care, compassion and hope for children and families throughout Rockland County and beyond.

Her courage and commitment remind us that one person’s vision, rooted in love and faith, can inspire generations of service. ❤️

Join us as we celebrate 250 Dominican Sisters whose faith, courage, service, and gifts helped shape the United States! 🇺🇸

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