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Sister Alice McCoy, OP, reflects on our different gifts for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Sister Lois Kikkert, OP (Sister Anne Claire), a member of the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell for 67 years, entered into eternal life on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the age of 88 at Saint Catherine of Siena Healthcare Center, Caldwell, NJ. On Friday, January 17, 2025, a wake and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Aloysius Church, 219 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ. The wake will be from 9:15 AM–10:00 AM followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Graveside services will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery on the Motherhouse grounds. If you are unable to attend the Mass in person, a link to the livestream will be posted closer to the Mass time.

For the Baptism of the Lord, Sister Jeanne Goyette, OP, wrote this reflection.

Sister Ann Marie Rimmer, OP, gives us this reflection for Epiphany Sunday.

Sister Elise Redmerski, OP, a member of the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell for 69 years, entered into eternal life on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at the age of 87 at Saint Catherine of Siena Healthcare Center, Caldwell, NJ. On Monday, January 6, 2025, a wake and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Aloysius Church, 219 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ. The wake will be from 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Graveside services will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery on the Motherhouse grounds. The Mass will be livestreamed at 10:00 AM. The livestream link for the Mass of Christian Burial will be posted closer to the Mass time.

Sister Alice Uhl, OP, reflects for the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

Sister Barbara Moore gives us this reflection for the 4th Sunday of Advent.

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The Caldwell Young Adults gathered in December for their monthly meeting, starting the evening with social time over a light supper. They came together for prayer and watched the first week of Advent Reflections with Bishop Cozzens, reflecting on the theme of hope. To spread Christmas cheer, the group wrote personal notes on Christmas cards for the residents of St. Catherine’s Healthcare and Convent. As a parting Christmas gift, each young adult received a packet containing Dominican Saints holy cards and a booklet titled Preachers of the Word, which highlights the history, sponsored works, and corporate stances of the Dominican Sisters of Caldwell. The group looks forward to their next gathering in January.

Associate Marianela Iribarne reflects on "rejoicing" this Gaudete Sunday.

Sister Honora Werner, OP, offers this reflection for the 2nd Sunday of Advent.

Sister Gina Scaringella, OP, offers this reflection for the First Sunday of Advent.

Congratulations to all!

On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, Link Community Charter School held its annual “A Taste of Newark” celebration. The Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell, particularly +Sister Vivien Jennings, OP, were noted and thanked for dreaming and founding “Project Link” in 1969. Project Link began with grades 7-8, and over the years it has excelled and grown to grades K-8. They are enhancing the scholars’ academic knowledge and skills and helping to boost their achievement and self-confidence. Sisters Alice and Eleanor Uhl, OP, were among four people who were honored and thanked for their volunteer service to the ‘scholars’ at Link Community Charter School. Sister Alice had served as a teacher and principal at Project Link. Both Sister Alice and Sister Eleanor provide one-on-one or small group tutoring in literacy and math to grades K-3. Many sisters and associates were in attendance at the event and enjoyed the ceremony and the food from local restaurants in Newark.

Sister Carol Van Billiard, OP, reflects on the word "king."

On Sunday, November 17, 2024, our beloved Sister Justine Pinto, OP (Sister Michael Marie), a Dominican Sister of Caldwell for 69 years, entered into eternal life at Saint Catherine of Siena Convent at the age of 85. On Monday, November 25th, a wake and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Aloysius Church, 219 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ. The wake will be from 9:15–10:00 AM, followed by the Mass at 10:00 AM.

Sister Kathleen Tuite, OP, has been a member of the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell, New Jersey, since 1989 and brings over 26 years of experience in Catholic and Dominican education. She has served as Assistant to the President for Mission and Ministry and Vice President for Student Life at Caldwell University, where she also coordinated a six-year study abroad program in Fanjeaux, France, for the Dominican Higher Education Council. Sister Kathleen has held the role of Vocation Minister and contributed to establishing a Vocation Office for the Dominican Sisters of the Northeast. Her involvement extends to national and regional programs, including Giving Voice, Dominican Women Afire, and the DSC-sponsored “Creating Our Future Today.” In 2019, she represented her community at the DSC meeting as a younger member, and through the Collaborative Leadership Development Program, she attended the 2017 LCWR as a non-voting observer. She also participated virtually in the 2019 Dominican Sisters International Assembly, engaging in discussions on collaboration within the Dominican family. With a lifelong commitment to the Dominican Family and its mission, Sister Kathleen is dedicated to the vibrant future of Dominican Life. Her service on the DSC Executive Committee will allow her to bring forward diverse voices, helping to shape a broad and inclusive vision for Dominican Life and Mission.

Sister Elise Redmerski, OP, asks important questions for this 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Sister Eileen Ivory, OP, gives us much to consider for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Sister Frances Sullivan offers this reflection for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time.