Easter in Iraq,  a Letter from our Dominican Sisters in Erbil

Easter in Iraq, a Letter from our Dominican Sisters in Erbil

John 20: 14-16 tells us that Mary went to the tomb to look for the body of Christ. In her search, she turns first but does not recognize the Lord; she keeps searching. Only, when He calls her name, she turned again, and knew it was the Lord who was speaking to her....
Breaking: After 3 Years of Displacement, Iraqi Sisters Return Home

Breaking: After 3 Years of Displacement, Iraqi Sisters Return Home

Three years ago, the Dominican Sisters of Saint Catherine of Siena from Erbil, Iraq left their homes in order to flee ISIS. In the time since, they have been refugees and have ministered to fellow refugees within refugee camps. As they write, “We started a...
Seven Iraqi Schoolgirls and a Break-in

Seven Iraqi Schoolgirls and a Break-in

Last weekend, our Dominican family in Kirkuk experienced serious danger. On early Friday morning, October 21st, a large group of terrorists (Daesh) targeted the government headquarters of the police and security institutions building in Kirkuk. They were concentrated...