Ben Pearse Photography Blue . The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia are active in Australia and across the United States, where they teach more than 13,000 students in 34 schools. Hailing from Hectorville parish, Adelaide, Sr Elena this year made her perpetual profession in Nashville, Tennessee, and is now teaching at the University of Notre Dame and Campion College in Sydney. 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"[4] Thus, like all religious, the Nashville Dominicans embrace the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity and obedience. 1 cup of the unbleached flour, and the cooled oat mixture to the yeast. To nurture this process novices also study the Bible, various spiritual writings, patristics and the significance of the evangelical counsels. E-Register here. Having served in the roles of teacher and administrator on the elementary, secondary and collegiate levels, Sister is passionate about the importance of teaching and is involved nationally with the professional formation of educators. "[9] Thus, the Nashville Dominicans pursue ongoing formation and study throughout all their lives. This is the culmination of the preceding years. As a college student, she met them again at Theology on Tap events and started to get to know them. See more of Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia in Australia on Facebook. Publications. Sister Mariam first met the Nashville Dominicans when they visited her high school. In 2015, the Congregation published A Short Guide to Praying as a Family. They also went to assist the people of Memphis as thousands fled the city in the wake of the epidemic; of the 50 Sisters who served as nurses, 30 died.[2]. Needless to say, after seeing the photos and hearing our stories, many sisters have expressed their desire to come Down Under for a visit, she said. 615.256.5486, Advancement Office Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. In 2018, the community opened houses in Melbourne, Australia; and Bremerton, Washington. "There are 270 of us and our growth of late has been rather extensive. Sr Cecilia Joseph, Sr Mary Helen, Sr Susanna and Sr Elena Marie are currently in Sydney. B.A., Belmont University, Ph.D., Peabody College at Vanderbilt University And yet from this emerged an idealism and a wholehearted desire to give of self.". The silence and stillness, especially as the sun is rising or setting, is a sight to behold, one that cannot but lift your heart to God. When Sister Mariam recited her profession of vows, she did it first in English and then in Arabic. The Voice of Tennessee Catholic Life since 1937. The primary reason for evangelizing is the love of Jesus which we have received, the experience of salvation which urges us to ever greater love of him. This is by far the most iconic photo Ive captured over the years, he said. 615.251.0053 is a member of the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia. Instagram What kind of love would not feel the need to speak of the beloved, to point him out, to make him known? In addition, one sister teaches at the University of Notre Dame. B.S., Middle Tennessee State University. Six Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia made their perpetual profession of vows on Monday, July 26, 2021, at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville. Sister Anna Kolbe is the daughter of Dave and Donna Brown, parishioners at St.Louise de MarillacChurchin the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Having completed her doctoral studies with an emphasis in Literacy, recent years have found sister teaching Literacy through Learning and Reading Assessment and Remediation Strategies at Aquinas College to the teacher candidates. In the mid-1860s, Nashville suffered a particularly serious outbreak of cholera. "Sister Catherine believes the young women are diving deeper into their faith in reaction to whats happening in the rest of society. Arranged successively according to the basic stages of prayer, A Short Guide to Praying as a Family allows each family member to progress from one level of prayer to the next, following a child's growth in age. M.T.S., Providence College. M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi Sister Monica Marie is currently serving at the St. Cecilia Motherhouse in the Office of Mission Advancement. "There wont be any shortage of opportunities for these women to serve. No part of this website (including all audio, video, text, graphics, and images) may be reproduced in any form or by any means without express permission of St. Cecilia Congregation via contacting the webmaster. The sisters combine a monastic communal lifestyle of contemplation in the Dominican tradition with an active apostolate in Catholic education. Dumfries, ( Prince William County), Virginia. It is a period of opportunity for the candidate to deepen her spiritual life by daily reading of the Bible, meeting with a priest for spiritual direction and frequent participation in the Eucharist. The second year of the Novitiate is the Apostolic Year when the sister is introduced to the apostolate and work of the community, in this case, teaching. Sisters primary research interests focus on various aspects of pre-service teacher education. All the disbelievers think its photo-shopped, Ben said with a laugh. These cookies do not store any personal information. "It was a big shift in my life to go from utility to relationship, from What am I going do? to Who am I going to be for the Lord?". Dr. Donlon teaches Methods in Teaching Language Arts, Social Studies, and Culture, Childrens Literature, Speech, and Drama, Methods of Instruction for Secondary Teachers, and Modes of Instruction. It is the profession of these counsels, within a permanent state of life recognised by the Church that characterises the life consecrated to God. The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia are active in Australia and across the United States, where they teach more than 13,000 students in 34 schools. . CATHOLIC PASTORAL CENTER 2800 MCGAVOCK PIKE | NASHVILLE, TN, 37214-1402. 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The novitiate years are crucial, for it is then "that the novices better understand their divine vocation, and indeed one which is proper to the institute, experience the manner of living of the institute, and form their mind and heart in its spirit, and so that their intention and suitability are tested. Dioceses. To mark the transition, the novice is clothed in the Dominican habit; whereas members who have professed vows after novitiate wear black veils, novices (who have not made vows) wear a white veil. [6] M.Ed., Lipscomb University Safeguarding in the Catholic Church: RC Diocese of Aberdeen Safeguarding & Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Service. Tags. By this time, the Sisters had expanded their teaching to schools in other parts of the state, including Chattanooga, Clarksville, Memphis and Winchester. The average of new entrants here is 23. Ed.D., University of Memphis In 1860, the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia was established in Nashville, where its Motherhouse is located. The average age of the churchs serving priests and nuns is 70 and still rising. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Get The Southern Cross delivered straight to your inbox twice per month. Reading Time: 2 minutes. In 1867, the year in which the community welcomed its first postulant, debts were so serious that the property was put up for public auction. Compiled by The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia in Nashville, this little book is backed by a strong Catholic tradition rooted in teaching the faith. However, the small community continued to struggle as debts mounted and four of its members left to establish a new foundation in the more promising and prosperous Washington, D.C. She notes the Dominican Order was founded during an equally turbulent social period and stresses sacrificial service to others. The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia are dedicated to the apostolate of Catholic education. Virtues in Practice is a program for children in grades pre-kindergarten through eight to grow closer to Jesus by imitating His life and virtues. 801 Dominican Drive Sister Mariam, who grew up in Sydney, Australia, as a member of a family from Lebanon, represents the increasingly international flavor of the congregation that was founded in 1860 in Nashville. After Compline, silence is maintained during which the sisters may prepare lessons or mark papers, spend time in personal prayer, while others may study, do some spiritual reading or whatever is needed (such as extra sleep). Sister is a graduate of Minster Local High School, OH; Holy Cross College, South Bend IN, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts; and Aquinas College in Nashville with a Master of Arts degree in Elementary Education. While interest in spiritual matters remains high in America, involvement in organized religion is falling. In each place they are sent, the sisters seek to serve the Church's mission of the New Evangelization. Even after this profession, the journey continues, for "Through their entire life, religious are to continue diligently their spiritual, doctrinal, and practical formation. Two years later, the new community witnessed the US Civil War at the Battle of Nashville in December 1864. Australia is a beautiful country, Sr Cecilia Joseph said. The Dominican Sisters . They are not necessarily the official views of the Diocese of Parramatta. Her doctoral research concerns student perspectives of Catholic Identity as it is expressed and lived out in their schools. Although their primary apostolate is teaching, the sisters also engage in campus ministry, nursing, hosting retreats at their Bethany Retreat Center in Dickson, TN, Hispanic evangelization, and several other ministries. is a member of the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia. Sister Mary Angela, O.P. is a member of the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia. We rejoice with the Church in Australia and the Archdiocese of Sydne . In 1860, the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia was established in Nashville, where its Motherhouse is located. All was rebuilt in 1898through thebeneficence and vision ofthe third Marquis of Bute, John Crichton-Stuart whoallowed thenewly-arrived Sisters of Mercy to use it for a religious house. Diocese of Parramatta. St. Cecilias in Nashville, Tennessee looks and sounds much as it has since its founding 150 years ago. Sister Kelly says shes surprised by how much time shes gotten to simply enjoy life. I guess it was just a matter of being in the right place at the right time.. "Sister Kelly doesnt think her spiritual awakening is unique. Apart from working towards receiving certification as teachers, Sisters in this stage of formation finish other college course work as well as take further classes in theology and philosophy. The Congregation is grateful to be serving in the Archdioceses of Sydney and Melbourne. Founded in 1831, The Catholic Telegraph is the official news source of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. But some Catholic orders in the United States are successfully attracting new members, called postulants. "Thats always been a very attractive thing for me. Since Vatican II, the Nashville Dominicans have continued to expand, establishing further schools and ministries in Tennessee as well as in Birmingham, Alabama; Denver, Colorado; Joliet, Illinois; Minneapolis-Saint Paul; Arlington, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia; Sydney, Australia; Elgin, Aberdeen, Scotland; Sittard, Netherlands; and most recently in Limerick, Ireland; as well as many other locations in the United States. The Most Reverend Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States of America, was the main celebrant and homilist. In 1944 his heir, Colum Crichton-Stuart donated the convent to the Sisters of Mercy with the provision that should they leave, the property would pass into the hands of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Aberdeen. At an order of Dominican sisters in the State of Tennessee, nearly a third of the sisters are under 30 years of age. Image: Wikipedia Commons. In 1860, the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia was established in Nashville, where its motherhouse is located. "Just to watch them walking down the main boulevard of campus wearing their habits, it was just such a powerful witness. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. M.A., Austin Peay State University Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University Meditation is followed by Lauds and the celebration of the Eucharist at 6:15am after which the Sisters have breakfast before beginning studies or teaching. Since the community began its mission in Australia in 2008, numerous young women have given their yes to the Lord in responding to His call to religious life as a Dominican Sister of St. Cecilia. In 1913, the Congregation of Saint Cecilia was formally affiliated with the Dominicans, and in 1915 they established a link with the Catholic University of America to properly certify their Sister-teachers. Sister Mariam Assaf, O.P.,a former parishioner of Holy Name of MaryChurchin Hunters Hill,Australia,in the Archdiocese of Sydney. Sister Cecilia Anne has experience teaching at the elementary, secondary, and collegiate levels. Four sisters currently live in Sydney, at St Joseph Convent in Regents Park, working in their teaching apostolate at Trinity Catholic College, Regents Park/Auburn and at the University of Notre Dame, Sydney. From making time to recite basic oral prayers throughout the day to making each moment of life a prayer, A Short Guide to Praying as a Family is a lifelong guide to the spiritual life and a . diradvance@op-tn.org, Vocation Office Please note that we do not share data with any third-party. Add the oil, honey, salt, all the whole-wheat flour. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. September 6, 2021. The sisters also serve on the chaplaincy team at the University of Sydney. PO Box 4467Washington, DC 20017-0467202-832-2575, 2023 Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious. The Reverend Andrew Hofer OP, Dominican friar from the Province of Saint Joseph was the main celebrant and the homilist. Sister Monica Marie is the daughter of Mary and the late Casey Slonkosky of St. Augustine Parish. B.S., George Peabody College at Vanderbilt University. We do well to keep in mind the early Christians and our many brothers and sisters throughout history who were filled with joy, unflagging courage and zeal in proclaiming the Gospel. Photo: Supplied. At the conclusion of World Youth Day, the invitation was extended for the community to remain in the Archdiocese to become involved in teaching and university chaplaincy. This grace-filled gathering came to Sydney, Australia in 2008, with the world convening on the beautiful shores of the Great Southland of the Holy Spirit to welcome Pope Benedict XVI and the youth of the world. Since the community began its mission in Australia in 2008, numerous young women have given their 'yes' to the Lord in responding to His call to religious life as a Dominican Sister of St. Cecilia. St. Cecilia Motherhouse Keep your finger on the pulse of Catholic life in Middle Tennessee by subscribing to the weekday The community of 300 sisters serves in over 30 schools throughout the United States, with mission houses also in Sydney, Australia; Vancouver, British Columbia; Rome and Bracciano, Italy; Elgin, Scotland; Sittard, The Netherlands, and Limerick, Ireland. Ed.D., The University of Memphis The Three Sisters, the Blue Mountains. In preparation for WYD 2008, Cardinal George Pell and then Auxiliary Bishop Anthony Fisher, OP, invited the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia to the Archdiocese of Sydney to assist in the archdiocesan World Youth Day Office. Sr Mary Rachel is pictured in the artwork and is currently the Superior of the new Melbourne convent of Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia. Betsy Donlon attended Vanderbilt University (B.S. Sister Elizabeth Anne Allen is a member of the Dominican Sister of St. Cecilia, Nashville, Tennessee. Sister Klein is the daughter of Ruth and David Klein, members of St. Bernard Parish in Akron. Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia Congregation Founded in Nashville, Tennessee in 1860 Serving in the Diocese of. However, unlike many other groups, the Nashville Dominicans decided to retain the wearing of a religious habit, in a slightly modified form. Their love of prayer, the contemplative life. For more information on the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia Congregation, visit their website at www.nashvilledominican.org. It is set up in such a way that a whole school studies the same virtue each month, to provide a whole-school (and at home, whole-family) focus. The attractionThat desire is what drew first-year postulant Sister Zandra Man into the order. World Youth Days have become a great gift to the Church and lasting legacy of St. John Paul II. Mark Spalding of Nashville was the main celebrant, and Bishop David Talley of Memphis was one of the concelebrants. We must non-violently fight for the vulnerable, poor and the earth. Twitter For more information about retreats at St. Cecilia Motherhouse or other vocation opportunities, please click here. B.A., Aquinas College. Founded in 1860 in Nashville, Tennessee, the Congregation of Saint Cecilia today numbers 300 Sisters. Over the last few decades, the Catholic Church in America has struggled to fill the ranks of its clergy. She currently serves as Dean of the School of Education at . In late July, 13 sisters renewed their vows during a community Mass. Just speaking with them briefly can give you a glowing feeling. Our sisters have instilled our community with role . Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Sister is also an accomplished photographer and graphic designer for St. Cecilia Congregation. "[7] The Motherhouse is off I-65, exit 85, at the intersection of Rosa Parks Boulevard and Dominican Drive. The sisters currently teach years 7-12 at Trinity Catholic College in Regents Park/Auburn. Sister Anna Cecilia Kuhn, O.P.,a former parishioner of St.MarysChurchin Neillsville, Wisconsin,in the Diocese of La Cross. Sister graduated from Aquinas College with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and a license in elementary education. B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin. But theres also something new - the laughter and eager voices of young women studying to become Dominican sisters. The Motherhouse is off I-65, exit 85, at the intersection of Rosa Parks Boulevard and Dominican Drive. Sister Cecilia Klein, O.P., a native of Akron, was among six Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia who professed perpetual vows of poverty, chastity and obedience during a Mass on July 26. So we play a lot of sports, we go for walks, just enjoy each others company outdoors. St. Cecilia Academy is a private all-girls Catholic high school owned and operated by the Dominican Sisters of the St. Cecilia Congregation in the Diocese of Nashville, Tennessee. There is nothing more precious which we can give to others. After receiving her post-baccalaureate teaching license from Aquinas College, Sister Cecilia Anne went on to receive an M.S. in Thomistic Theology from the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception. (Evangelii Gauidum 262-264). She earned her Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Christian Brothers University in Memphis and holds her Master in Theological Studies from Providence College. Sister is passionate about helping educators in seeking the truth about the whole human person including the cognitive-linguistic-intellectual, volitional, moral, spiritual, social and emotional components that is aimed at true flourishing. The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia are seeing a boom in new young sisters: Twenty-seven joined this year and 90 entered over the past five years. The Academy is responsible to carry out its mission . In 2013, the sisters launched an online educational program entitled the Virtues in Practice Program. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. She also supervises student teachers and job-embedded practice candidates and serves as edTPA Coordinator. This is the first stage, during which a young woman corresponds with the Congregation, has various conversations with the director of vocations, participates in a retreat and undergoes a psychological evaluation. For their sisters, the journey to making perpetual profession of these vows lasts 89 years, and is in six main stages. Last year it was 23. The Order rapidly grew and continues to flourish throughout the world with communities of friars, nuns, and active religious sisters. Director of the Center for Catholic Education. in Science and Mathematics Education from the University of Southern Mississippi and an M.A. The community seeks to witness a joyful fidelity to the Church,devotion to Christ in the Eucharist and to his Blessed Mother, and zeal for teachingthe truth. The Sisters of St. Cecilia are dedicated to the apostolate of Catholic education. She completed her student teaching in Cambridge, England, and taught 1st, 2nd, and 5th grades, and served as Assistant Principal and Principal at a small Catholic school in north Nashville. The Lord has chosen to call you to be that bride of Christ, that one to bring Christ to the classroom or another ministry he may call the sisters to, said Father Albert Trudel, O.P., the homilist for the Mass. PHOTO: Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia. Sister taught in elementary school (pre-K through high school) for sixteen years, followed by eight years in college administration. Dr. Donlon is the coordinator for the School of Education Literacy Center, with the mission to engage teacher candidates in literacy instruction best practices. He is glad to know about the sisters and be able to tell more people the photographs backstory. She is currently serving as the director of the Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis certification program at Lipscomb University. Sr Moana Grace OP after taking her First Vows in Nashville, Tennesse. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. B.S., Vanderbilt University. St. Cecilia Motherhouse Eight centuries ago, Saint Dominic de Guzman founded a new religious orderwhose contemplative framework was to support its active mission of preaching forthe salvation of souls. Bishop J. Subsequently, she has continued her studies in education and taught in secondary schools in the United States and classes in psychology and research methods in higher education institutions in Australia. Dr. Annette Little taught special education classes in residential treatment centers, public schools, and alternative schools for eight years before moving into higher education. In 1935, when the Congregation celebrated its 75th anniversary in the midst of the Great Depression, the Sisters had established or begun to operate schools throughout Tennessee as well as in Illinois, Ohio and Virginia. Founded in Nashville, Tennessee in 1860. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Sister Mary Justin is a member of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia in Nashville, TN and is certified to teach K-3 early childhood, 1-9 elementary, and 1-12 special education (field of interestlearning disabilities). You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Thanks for signing up to the Southern Cross newsletter. Sr Elena was one of 10 young women professed as Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia Congregation on July 24. It was a great surprise for the sisters to discover they were featured in an artwork in the Blue Mountains. Patrick Feehan, then Bishop of Nashville, joined with some friends to purchase the property, immediately returning it to the Sisters. Aquinas College welcomes all students regardless of race, color, ethnicity, or national origin who desire to be part of the faith-based mission of the College to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the College. Sr Elena was one of 10 young women professed as Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia Congregation on July 24. It was their Dominican life, that attracted her, Sister Mariam said. Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia elect prioress general, councilors August 22, 2018 The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation have elected Mother Anna Grace Neenan, OP, to lead the religious community for the next six years as the prioress general. 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