In Memoriam: Sister Joan Coffey, OP

In Memoriam: Sister Joan Coffey, OP

Readings for the liturgy: Book of Wisdom (7: 21-30), 1 Corinthians 2:6-9, Matthew 19: 27-29. Today is about remembering and, in that remembering, celebrating. In remembering, we bump up against facts about a life we knew, in this case, a woman we knew, and we have to...
Catherine of Siena: Doctor of the Church

Catherine of Siena: Doctor of the Church

In celebration of the 50th year of Catherine of Siena being named a Doctor of the Church, we’re launching a seven-part podcast. In our seventh and final episode, Dominican Sister of Hope Jo-Ann Iannotti, OP shares Catherine’s story of being the only...
They’re Playing Our Song

They’re Playing Our Song

Weddings are moments of celebration and revelation. On that day, many will learn that the couple has a piece of music they call “their song.” And, for the first time as a couple, they will dance to their song before all present. Through their song all will know them...
Happy National Poetry Month

Happy National Poetry Month

In celebration of the Easter season, we are continuing our Spirituality Wednesday series with writings from our sisters every Wednesday. However, because April is also National Poetry Month, we’re highlighting our sister-poets this month, too! Below is a poem by...
Unthinkable, a poem by Sister Jo-Ann

Unthinkable, a poem by Sister Jo-Ann

Unthinkable The angelic body bowed low in adoration Before the woman soon-to-be- with child.   “Blessed,” he called her. “Why?” she asked.   “Chosen,” was his answer. He waited. She wondered.   “How? Not...