She is currently serving as the director of the Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis certification program at Lipscomb University. Sister graduated from Aquinas College with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and a license in elementary education. 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. M.S., Middle Tennessee University 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. "[4] Thus, like all religious, the Nashville Dominicans embrace the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity and obedience. E-Register here. [6] Photo: Ben Pearse Photography. M.A., The Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception Yesterday at 11:41 PM. I felt this is where I could be free to be myself, Sister Mariam said. She currently serves as Dean of the School of Education at . B.A., Belmont University, Ph.D., Peabody College at Vanderbilt University 615.256.0147 Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. 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. In addition, one sister teaches at the University of Notre Dame. In 2015, the Congregation published A Short Guide to Praying as a Family. Among those who made their Perpetual Profession was Sister Monica Marie Slonkosky, O.P., a former parishioner of St. Augustine Parish in Minster, in the Diocese of Cincinnati, OH. 801 Dominican Drive Sisters dissertation focuses on pedagogical strategies that build coherence between mathematics methods coursework and fieldwork. She has served as a K-8 school principal for 12 years in Tennessee and Kentucky after teaching elementary and middle school in Minnesota, Virginia, and Missouri. Sr Elena Marie Piteo has covered a lot of ground since embarking on her journey to a religious vocation with the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia in Nashville. All rights reserved. A typical weekday may follow the following schedule: The Sisters rise at 5:00am and begin 30 minutes of meditation at 5:30am. Dr. Donlon is a native Nashvillian, and married to David (Geometry teacher at St. Cecilia Academy) and has 3 children Mollie, Jack, and Thomas. The Voice of Tennessee Catholic Life since 1937. Sister Alma Marie Learner, O.P.,a former parishioner of St.Peters Catholic Church in Charleston, South Carolina,in the Diocese of Charleston. B.A., University of Jamestown. 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. She resided at Aquinas College while studying at the University of Adelaide where she earned a Bachelor of Psychology (Honors) PhD. 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. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. To nurture this process novices also study the Bible, various spiritual writings, patristics and the significance of the evangelical counsels. M.S.E.L., Christian Brothers University 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. The current batch of first-year students represents 10 percent of the entire order, according to the convents spokesperson, Sister Catherine Marie. "Thats always been a very attractive thing for me. When the three years of temporary vows are complete, the sister renews her vows for a minimum of five years after first profession until the time of final profession arrives. She then spent four years directing research projects in the areas of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, reading and writing strategies for students at risk for Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, and prevention of behavior problems. 615.251.0053 M.A.T., Aquinas College The Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia adheres to the Privacy Policiesas set by the RC Diocese of Aberdeen. Our Lady Queen of Preachers House of Studies. 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The community prospered to such an extent that, just before the onset of the Great Depression, it was able to purchase prime Nashville land that would later become the site of Aquinas College, Overbrook School and St. Cecilia Academy. Sister Alma Marie is the daughter of Richard and Stephanie Learner,also parishioners at St.Peters. The Three Sisters, the Blue Mountains. M.A., Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies Two sisters are teaching at St. Anthony Primary School in Melton South and sister teaches at Catholic Regional College in Melton. The congregation serves in 17 states and in Washington, D.C., as well as in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands and Scotland. Dr. Annette Little taught special education classes in residential treatment centers, public schools, and alternative schools for eight years before moving into higher education. 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. Keep your finger on the pulse of Catholic life in Middle Tennessee by subscribing to the weekday Visit www.nashvilledominicans.org for more information. Sister Elena Marie studied undergraduate and graduate and postgraduate studies in psychology prior to entering the Dominican Sisters. 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. She currently serves as President of Aquinas 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. CATHOLIC PASTORAL CENTER 2800 MCGAVOCK PIKE | NASHVILLE, TN, 37214-1402. "Sister Catherine believes the young women are diving deeper into their faith in reaction to whats happening in the rest of society. As I looked over to my left I noticed three very real nuns standing at the lookout taking in the sunset of the three sandstone sisters, Ben wrote. This book contains 180 pages and over 125 full-color photos of stained glass artwork complementing the types of prayer it introduces. We have been visiting the Blue Mountains since we first arrived in Sydney. Ed.D., University of Memphis Our Lady Queen of Preachers House of Studies. And yet from this emerged an idealism and a wholehearted desire to give of self.". M.A., Middle Tennessee State University She notes the Dominican Order was founded during an equally turbulent social period and stresses sacrificial service to others. "Sister Kelly doesnt think her spiritual awakening is unique. B.P., University of Adelaide, South Australia. YouTube The sistersapostolate includes classroom teaching preschool through college; family formationprograms; campus ministry and work with young people; retreats and other catecheticalefforts that encourage growth in faith and in the spiritual life. 615.256.5486, Advancement Office Add the oil, honey, salt, all the whole-wheat flour. She currently serves as Dean of the School of Education at Aquinas College. 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. The Academy is responsible to carry out its mission . 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. The Mass of the Rite of Perpetual Religious Profession was celebrated at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville on July 25, 2022. B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin. Her doctoral research concerns student perspectives of Catholic Identity as it is expressed and lived out in their schools. Sister Anna Kolbe is the daughter of Dave and Donna Brown, parishioners at St.Louise de MarillacChurchin the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For their sisters, the journey to making perpetual profession of these vows lasts 89 years, and is in six main stages. SC044774, serving in the RC Diocese of Aberdeen. The sisters are involved in numerous initiatives to promote the new evangelization, support family life and vocations. 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. Sister Anna Kolbe Brown, O.P.,a former parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church in Westminster, Maryland,in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Mark Spalding of Nashville was the main celebrant of the Mass and Bishop David Talley of Memphis was one of the concelebrants. It also treats parents praying together and for their family, and living a life of faith informed by the virtues. The program covers 27 virtues over a three-year cycle, with 81 saints held up as models of the virtues. 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Image: Wikipedia Commons. Founded in 1860 in Nashville, Tennessee, the Congregation of Saint Cecilia today numbers 300 Sisters. The beauty of Gods creation shines in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, to the appreciation of some unlikely regular visitors, the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia from Nashville, Tennessee. M.Ed., The University of Southern Mississippi The daily life of the Nashville Sisters follows a traditional pattern. Ed.D., The University of Memphis Instagram The Motherhouse is off I-65, exit 85, at the intersection of Rosa Parks Boulevard and Dominican Drive. to attend Mass with our dear friend Cardinal Pell, followed by a lovely dinner. A young 23 year-old woman from Sydney has made her First Profession as a Dominican sister in the USA. Founded in 1831, The Catholic Telegraph is the official news source of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Tags. M.A., Notre Dame Pontifical Institute for Advanced Studies The sisters also serve on the chaplaincy team at the University of Sydney. The Reverend Andrew Hofer OP, Dominican friar from the Province of Saint Joseph was the main celebrant and the homilist. Australia is a beautiful country, Sr Cecilia Joseph said. Theirreally strong community life and the personalities of the individual sisters, she said. Instructional Leadership and Ed.D. is a member of the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia. As of 2018, the congregation has 300 sisters.[1]. Just speaking with them briefly can give you a glowing feeling. Sister Anna Maria Schreyer, O.P.,a former parishioner of Sacred HeartChurchin La Plata, Maryland, in the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. She has taught classes in general education, special education, and applied behavior analysis in higher education institutes since 2005. For more information on the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia Congregation, visit their website at www.nashvilledominican.org. Her Masters thesis topic was on brain-based activities in the classroom and their influence on students reading comprehension, and her doctoral research centered on the effect of community involvement in schools on school climate and student achievement. Copyright 2021. srmhannah@aquinascollege.edu. Sister taught in elementary school (pre-K through high school) for sixteen years, followed by eight years in college administration. "Still, postulants do spend a lot of time in devotions, in the classroom and doing chores. "There wont be any shortage of opportunities for these women to serve. The Congregation is grateful to be serving in the Archdioceses of Sydney and Melbourne. 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. So we play a lot of sports, we go for walks, just enjoy each others company outdoors. The Motherhouse is off I-65, exit 85, at the intersection of Rosa Parks Boulevard and Dominican Drive. "[5] During the celebration of the Eucharist the novices make their first profession for three years and are clothed in the black veil. Founded in 1860 in Nashville, Tennessee, the Congregation of Saint Cecilia todaynumbers 300 Sisters. Their main work is the living of religious life in community and in providing Christian education to young people in institutions of learning in the United States, Canada . Dioceses. The average age of the churchs serving priests and nuns is 70 and still rising. Facebook When Sister Mariam recited her profession of vows, she did it first in English and then in Arabic. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Throughout the year, the sisters host vocation retreats, retreats for women of all ages (Encountering Christ womens retreats), and days of recollection. 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. vocation@op-tn.org. In 2013, the sisters launched an online educational program entitled the Virtues in Practice Program. The attractionThat desire is what drew first-year postulant Sister Zandra Man into the order. St. Cecilia Motherhouse is located a half mile from downtown Nashville, easily accessible from Interstates 65, 24, and 40. Suscribe to the eRegister, our electronic news bulletin, and keep up with the breaking news from the Tennessee Register. 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. Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia in Australia And Sister Victoria admits it can be a little overwhelming,"For a couple weeks after I entered I thought, I just want to lay on the couch for the day, and I dont think they do that here. You know, when comes the part where I get to lay on the couch? 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. In the spirit of Saint Dominic, the community embraces the Churchs call to thenew evangelization, responding creatively to the needs of our time. Sister Zandra Man was drawn by the pleasure the sisters appeared to take in their work as well as the opportunity to serve children. Sister Monica Marie is the daughter of Mary and the late Casey Slonkosky of St. Augustine Parish. 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. Sister Anna Cecilia Kuhn, O.P.,a former parishioner of St.MarysChurchin Neillsville, Wisconsin,in the Diocese of La Cross. Safeguarding in the Catholic Church: RC Diocese of Aberdeen Safeguarding & Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Service. To learn more about the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, visit www.nashvilledominican.org, Three Sisters at the Three Sisters. Sister Mariam is the daughter of George and Nehmat Assaf, also parishioners at Holy Name of Mary. "It was very easy for me to choose the Nasvhille Dominicans because theyre so happyand theyre a teaching order too, and working with children," says Sister Zandra. Millions visit the Blue Mountains each year, especially visiting the large rock formation of the Three Sisters. The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia were founded in 1860 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA and have grown to a membership in 2015 of approximately 300 religious sisters. They are: Bishop J. Recent Post by Page. To learn more about the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, visit www.nashvilledominican.org. The Congregation is grateful to be serving in the Archdioceses of Sydney and Melbourne. M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi Mother Anna Grace Neenan, OP Sr Elena was one of 10 young women professed as Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia Congregation on July 24. How great is our God!. The sisters currently teach years 7-12 at Trinity Catholic College in Regents Park/Auburn. B.S., George Peabody College at Vanderbilt University. See more of Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia in Australia on Facebook. In each place they are sent, the sisters seek to serve the Churchs mission of the New Evangelization. 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. Sister Marie Hannah Seiler, O.P. Our sisters have instilled our community with role . He is glad to know about the sisters and be able to tell more people the photographs backstory. The Mass for the Rite of Perpetual Religious Profession was celebrated at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville. 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]. He was joined by concelebrating bishops Most Reverend J. RELATED COVERAGE: Sisters are doin it for sake of others (SMH), Numerous Australian women have joined the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia since their arrival in Australia and interested women can contact Sr Mary Rachel OP at melbourne@op-tn.org. Their love of prayer, the contemplative life. 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The Most Reverend Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States of America, was the main celebrant and homilist. PO Box 4467Washington, DC 20017-0467202-832-2575, 2023 Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious. The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia are dedicated to the apostolate of Catholic education. The Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia have been in Australia for over ten years, after fellow Dominican and former Bishop of Parramatta, Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP invited them to assist with World Youth Day 2008. . Two years later, the new community witnessed the US Civil War at the Battle of Nashville in December 1864. This year we had 27 young women enter. 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. St. Cecilia Motherhouse is located a half mile from downtown Nashville, easily accessible from Interstates 65, 24, and 40. ", Second-year novice Sister Victoria Marie also made the leap from the campus to the convent. Nashville, TN 37228 Some cousins, including Deacon GeorgeEsseffJr. of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, who read the Gospel during the Mass, were able to attend the profession, Sister Mariam said,andother family members in Australia andLebanon were able to watch a livestreaming of the Mass. Road to Nashville takes Adelaide nun to Sydney, Caritas agencies respond to catastrophic earthquake. diradvance@op-tn.org, Vocation Office The Dominican Sisters of St. Mary in Somerset, Ohio, responded by sending four members to Nashville, where they opened an academy in 1862 specializing in music and the fine arts. Sister Moana Grace Taufa'ao OP, a former parishioner at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish . It is a member of the Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious, one of the two organizations which represent women religious in the United States (the other is the Leadership Conference of Women Religious). The Congregation of St. Cecilia, commonly known as the Nashville Dominicans, is a religious institute of the Roman Catholic Church located in Nashville, Tennessee. 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. It was a great surprise for the sisters to discover they were featured in an artwork in the Blue Mountains. "Sister Zandra was also intrigued by the full, head-to-toe white habits worn by the Nashville Dominicans, a traditional form of dress no longer practiced by many Catholic orders. We often send photos home to the sisters in Nashville to show them the places we visit so that they can share in our life and work in Australia.. In an area sometimes known for its anti-Catholicism, the Sisters gained great respect by remaining in the town to care for the sick. After receiving her post-baccalaureate teaching license from Aquinas College, Sister Cecilia Anne went on to receive an M.S. It does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in administration of its education policies, admission policies, scholarships and loan programs. . Daily lifeA postulants day isnt all work and prayer. 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. Just as we are publicly vowing our lives to God,hes publicly vowing his life to us. They remained, where today theyserve as teachers, their main apostolate, and in university chaplaincies. [3] Through the 1940s and 1950s the Congregation continued to expand its network of schools. Ben Pearse Photography Blue . St. Cecilia Motherhouse 801 Dominican Drive Nashville, TN 37228 615.256.5486 Advancement Office Sister Mary Angela, O.P. PHOTO: Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia. [2] After the battle, the new community took on the responsibility of caring for numerous children at a nearby orphanage. Watch sisters discuss their vocation stories, Download the app and learn more about our communities, Read the latest CMSWR press releases and news, Watch vocation stories and other videos from CMSWR, Saint Cecilia Motherhouse801 Dominican DriveNashville, TN 37228. 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