The Diocese of Parramatta reaffirms the wise axiom attributed to Saint Augustine of Hippo: In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, freedom; in all things, charity. In this spirit, Catholic Outlook publishes a variety of Catholic viewpoints. B.S., Middle Tennessee State University. Photo: Ben Pearse Photography. I felt this is where I could be free to be myself, Sister Mariam said. All rights reserved. Two years later, the new community witnessed the US Civil War at the Battle of Nashville in December 1864. Reading Time: 2 minutes. E-Register here. She was attracted by the pleasure the sisters appeared to take in their work and in their apparent devotion to serving children. 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At an order of Dominican sisters in the State of Tennessee, nearly a third of the sisters are under 30 years of age. Sister Elena Marie Piteo, O.P. Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia in Australia 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. She also supervises student teachers and job-embedded practice candidates and serves as edTPA Coordinator. While interest in spiritual matters remains high in America, involvement in organized religion is falling. "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. 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. The Code of Canon Law of the Latin Church states that this period must be a minimum of three, but no longer than six years. It was a great surprise for the sisters to discover they were featured in an artwork in the Blue Mountains. St. Dominic . 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. Yesterday at 11:41 PM. The Catholic Telegraph is the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Beat vigorously with a dough whisk or a heavy-handled spoon for 2. Daily lifeA postulants day isnt all work and prayer. 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. Sister Mara Grace, O.P. The Mass for the Rite of Perpetual Religious Profession was celebrated at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville. Sister graduated from Aquinas College with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and a license in elementary education. Sister taught in elementary school (pre-K through high school) for sixteen years, followed by eight years in college administration. The community of just over 300 sisters serves in 41 schools throughout the United States, with mission houses also in Australia, Canada, Italy, Scotland, the Netherlands, and Ireland. 1 cup of the unbleached flour, and the cooled oat mixture to the yeast. 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). I was at the adjacent lookout at Echo Point capturing some images of the Jamison Valley as the sun was setting. Between this time and perpetual profession, the Sisters learn how to live the evangelical counsels in a practical manner. Her doctoral research concerns student perspectives of Catholic Identity as it is expressed and lived out in their schools. The sisters are involved in numerous initiatives to promote the new evangelization, support family life and vocations. M.S.E.L., Christian Brothers University. Sr Elena was one of 10 young women professed as Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia Congregation on July 24. Sister Cecilia Anne Wanner, O.P. In an area sometimes known for its anti-Catholicism, the Sisters gained great respect by remaining in the town to care for the sick. Six Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia made their perpetual profession of the vowsof poverty, chastity and obedience for all their life during a Mass of the Rite of Religious Profession on Monday, July 26, at the Cathedral of Incarnation in Nashville. The sisters engage in various apostolates in Scotland:volunteering in local Catholic schools religious education programs, providing sacramental preparation for the local parish, St. Sylvesters, running youth groups, planning and running retreats and days of recollectionfor teenagers, young adults, and adults, leading Catholic Faith Formation series for adults, and giving talks to parishes, university groups, and schools when requested. Learning Organizations and Strategic Change). She came to Nashville seven years ago to join the congregation and begin the formation that led to her perpetual profession of vows. In 1860, the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia was established in Nashville, where its Motherhouse is located. Mark Spalding of Nashville was the main celebrant of the Mass and Bishop David Talley of Memphis was one of the concelebrants. In 2018, the community opened houses in Melbourne, Australia; and Bremerton, Washington. In 1926, on the cusp of its inaugural year, three Dominican Sisters of Edmonds arrived by boat to teach at Our Lady, Star of the Sea School in . Sister Cecilia Anne has served on regional school accreditation teams and has worked in the field of advancement. He was joined by concelebrating bishops Most Reverend J. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. B.A., Aquinas College. For other questions, please contact the webmaster at 615.256.5486, ext. 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. The community of 300 sisters serves in 53 schools throughout the United States and abroad, with mission houses in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia; Vancouver, British Columbia; Bracciano, Italy; Elgin, Scotland; Sittard, The Netherlands, and Limerick, Ireland. 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. 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. . They have also been blessed with opportunities to travel throughout Australia, New Zealand, and beyond, attending retreats, witnessing to religious life, and giving talks. 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. We have been blessed with 27 sisters over the past 34 years, who have served SBA as administrators, teachers, and student teachers. M.T.S., Providence College. Our Lady Queen of Preachers House of Studies. St. Cecilias in Nashville, Tennessee looks and sounds much as it has since its founding 150 years ago. 3173 or email webmaster@op-tn.org. 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. Following the Second Vatican Council (19621965) the Congregation, like all other communities in the Latin Church, underwent a period of reflection and discernment regarding its charism and ministry. M.S.E.L., Christian Brothers University "There are 270 of us and our growth of late has been rather extensive. Founded in 1831, The Catholic Telegraph is the official news source of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The congregation serves in 17 states and in Washington, D.C., as well as in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands and Scotland. There are also classes in basic Catholic doctrine, Church history and philosophy. 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 . 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. But some Catholic orders in the United States are successfully attracting new members, called postulants. She currently serves as President of Aquinas College. She worked on research projects specifically examining the effects of diet and sleep on cognitive, language, social, and emotional development as well as the impacts on mental health in parents. For retreatinformation and contact information for our missions in Australia, Canada, and Europe, please visit theWhere We Serve page of this website. Sister Marie Hannah Seiler, O.P. 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. Image: Wikipedia Commons. Throughout the year, the sisters host vocation retreats, retreats for women of all ages (Encountering Christ womens retreats), and days of recollection. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. He is glad to know about the sisters and be able to tell more people the photographs backstory. Thanks for signing up to the Southern Cross newsletter. And yet from this emerged an idealism and a wholehearted desire to give of self.". activity of the day, the praying of Compline. Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia Congregation Founded in Nashville, Tennessee in 1860 Serving in the Diocese of. To learn more about the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, visit www.nashvilledominican.org. Copyright 2023 Aquinas College. Two years later, the new community witnessed the US Civil War at the Battle of Nashville in December 1864. The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, who first came to the Memphis area in 1899, were once again invited to help establish a Catholic school in West Tennessee. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Sister Elizabeth Anne Allen is a member of the Dominican Sister of St. Cecilia, Nashville, Tennessee. Theirreally strong community life and the personalities of the individual sisters, she said. "Just to watch them walking down the main boulevard of campus wearing their habits, it was just such a powerful witness. M.A., Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College By this time, the Sisters had expanded their teaching to schools in other parts of the state, including Chattanooga, Clarksville, Memphis and Winchester. Just as we are publicly vowing our lives to God,hes publicly vowing his life to us. St. Cecilia Motherhouse Even after this profession, the journey continues, for "Through their entire life, religious are to continue diligently their spiritual, doctrinal, and practical formation. The Dominican sisters in Tennessee successfully attract new members under the age of 30. B.S., George Peabody College at Vanderbilt University. She believes the entire Catholic Church is in a period of renewal. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Suscribe to the eRegister, our electronic news bulletin, and keep up with the breaking news from the Tennessee Register. This follows for those who are accepted and lasts until it is time to enter the convent along with other prospective sisters. The program covers 27 virtues over a three-year cycle, with 81 saints held up as models of the virtues. Her Ph.D. is in Mathematics Education at Middle Tennessee State University. B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin. The Mass of the Rite of Perpetual Religious Profession was celebrated at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville on July 25, 2022. For other uses, see St John Paul II Catholic School (disambiguation). Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia in Australia. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. During the celebration of the Eucharist the novices make their first profession for three years and are clothed in the black veil. M.S., Middle Tennessee University 801 Dominican Drive M.A., Middle Tennessee State University In addition to the sisters making perpetual profession of vows, six sisters professed their first vows of poverty, chastity and obedience with the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia on August 10, 2022. 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. Jennifer Sokol Education September 30, 2018. She has taught classes in general education, special education, and applied behavior analysis in higher education institutes since 2005. Mother Anna Grace Neenan, OP I guess it was just a matter of being in the right place at the right time.. 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. Sister Mary Angela, O.P. 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. The Congregation is grateful to be serving in the Archdioceses of Sydney and Melbourne. Sister Monica Marie is currently serving at the St. Cecilia Motherhouse in the Office of Mission Advancement. For more information about retreats or other events in hosted by our sisters in Sydney or Melbourne, click hereor email sydney@op-tn.org or melbourne@op-tn.org. Sister is the Director of the Quality Enhancement Plan, Education in Communion. The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia are dedicated to the apostolate of Catholic education. They run multiple womens nights and retreat events throughout the year and can be followed on Facebook. [2] After the battle, the new community took on the responsibility of caring for numerous children at a nearby orphanage. The Congregation is grateful to be serving in the Archdioceses of Sydney and Melbourne. Dumfries, ( Prince William County), Virginia. The Most Reverend Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States of America, was the main celebrant and homilist. St. Cecilia Motherhouse It does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in administration of its education policies, admission policies, scholarships and loan programs. Dean of the School of Education. She is currently serving as the director of the Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis certification program at Lipscomb University. Arlington, VA Atlanta, GA Baltimore, MD Birmingham, AL Charleston, SC Cincinnati, OH Dallas, TX Denver, CO Galveston-Houston, TX Gaylord, MI Joliet, IL Knoxville, TN Lafayette, IN Louisville, KY Memphis, TN Nashville, TN Phoenix, AZ Providence, RI Richmond, VA Rome (Italy) St. Louis, MO St. Paul & Minneapolis, MN Vancouver, BC (Canada) Washington, DC. The Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia in Australia. Road to Nashville takes Adelaide nun to Sydney, Caritas agencies respond to catastrophic earthquake. 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. "And theres a lot of hope and a lot of life. The Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia (Scotland) is a registered Scottish charity, no. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Ben was amazed when Catholic Outlook identified the sisters years later. Diocese of Parramatta. 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. Sister Anna Maria Schreyer, O.P.,a former parishioner of Sacred HeartChurchin La Plata, Maryland, in the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. 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. Spirit-filled evangelizers are evangelizers who pray and work. Log In . Photo: Supplied. 615.256.5486, Advancement Office 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. Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University August 27, 2018. 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. 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 sisters combine a monastic communal lifestyle of contemplation in the Dominican tradition with an active apostolate in Catholic education. In 2018 at the General Chapter the period of novitiate was extended to two years novitiate It follows postulancy. 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. Ed.D., The University of Memphis The current batch of first-year students represents 10 percent of the entire order, according to the convents spokesperson, Sister Catherine Marie. She resided at Aquinas College while studying at the University of Adelaide where she earned a Bachelor of Psychology (Honors) PhD. "There have been a lot of fun moments just to be outside and enjoy the beauty of the world and creation. Sister Anna Cecilia Kuhn, O.P.,a former parishioner of St.MarysChurchin Neillsville, Wisconsin,in the Diocese of La Cross. 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. Betsy Donlon attended Vanderbilt University (B.S. Sister Mariam Assaf, O.P.,a former parishioner of Holy Name of MaryChurchin Hunters Hill,Australia,in the Archdiocese of Sydney. Great blessings to us. vocation@op-tn.org. In each place they are sent, the sisters seek to serve the Church's mission of the New Evangelization. Sister Cecilia Klein, O.P.,a former parishioner of St.Bernard Catholic Church in Akron,Ohio,in the Diocese of Cleveland. The average age of the churchs serving priests and nuns is 70 and still rising. is a member of the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia. In 1860, the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia was established in Nashville, where its Motherhouse is located. The Dominican Sisters . Please note that we do not share data with any third-party. Director of the Center for Catholic Education. . Mark Spalding of Nashville was the main celebrant, and Bishop David Talley of Memphis was one of the concelebrants. In the mid-1860s, Nashville suffered a particularly serious outbreak of cholera. 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. 615.251.0053 The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia are dedicated to the apostolate of Catholic education. These cookies do not store any personal information. 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. 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. Sister teaches educational and developmental psychology courses in the education program at Aquinas College. They are not necessarily the official views of the Diocese of Parramatta. Greyfriars Convent dates back to 1479 when the Order of Friars Minor, founded by Saint Francis of Assisi built a friary for living Franciscan religious life and for charitable works in the Elgin community. Millions visit the Blue Mountains each year, especially visiting the large rock formation of the Three Sisters. 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. This article needs additional citations for verification. St. Cecilia Motherhouse 801 Dominican Drive Nashville, TN 37228 615.256.5486 Advancement Office Sister Mary Angela, O.P. He described the serendipitous moment from June 2012 on his website. 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. She completed a degree in civil engineering, but discovered along the way that people were more interesting than roads or bridges. 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. 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. The first year of the Novitiate is the Canonical Year which concentrates on nurturing the inner and spiritual life of the sister. Sister Alma Marie Learner, O.P.,a former parishioner of St.Peters Catholic Church in Charleston, South Carolina,in the Diocese of Charleston. The Dominican Order dates back to 1206 when St. Dominic de Guzman established an order of preachers to teach and preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We rejoice with the Church in Australia and the Archdiocese of Sydne . The Voice of Tennessee Catholic Life since 1937. The six sistersmade their profession of vows before an audience of family, friends and fellow Dominican Sisters. 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 community continued to grow and by the late 1880s, it was necessary to build not only an extension to the convent but also the school. "Its just a really great, a springtime for the church I suppose," she says. srmhannah@aquinascollege.edu. Tags. "[4] Thus, like all religious, the Nashville Dominicans embrace the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity and obedience. 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. The daughter of Ted and Selina Piteo, also parishioners at Hectorville, Sr Elena is a graduate of St Mary MacKillop College in Kensington. in Science and Mathematics Education from the University of Southern Mississippi and an M.A. CATHOLIC PASTORAL CENTER 2800 MCGAVOCK PIKE | NASHVILLE, TN, 37214-1402. As a college student, she met them again at Theology on Tap events and started to get to know them. Sister Cecilia is the daughter of Ruth and David Klein, also parishioners at St.Bernard Catholic Church. The Congregation also opted to maintain its focus on Catholic education. At 7:30pm the Sisters engage in spiritual reading, leading up to the final communal 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. 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. St. Cecilias hasnt seen this many new postulants in decades. Sister Anna Kolbe Brown, O.P.,a former parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church in Westminster, Maryland,in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Get The Southern Cross delivered straight to your inbox twice per month. I could tell they were getting ready to leave as it was a freezing cold winters afternoon, so I moved quicker., As soon as I took the shot the scene changed as the sisters (nuns) moved hurriedly away, no doubt in search of a warmer location. For more information about retreats at St. Cecilia Motherhouse or other vocation opportunities, please click here. St. Cecilia Motherhouse "By religious profession, members assume the observance of the three evangelical counsels by public vow, are consecrated to God through the ministry of the Church, and are incorporated into the institute. The Mass for the Rite of Perpetual Religious Profession was celebrated at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville. diradvance@op-tn.org, Vocation Office Sister Anna Kolbe is the daughter of Dave and Donna Brown, parishioners at St.Louise de MarillacChurchin the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1860 in Nashville, Tennessee, the Congregation of Saint Cecilia today numbers 300 Sisters. The congregation serves in 17 states and in Washington, D.C., as well as in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands and Scotland. B.S., Vanderbilt University. "There was a whole lot going on in the world that was irreligious. "[9] Thus, the Nashville Dominicans pursue ongoing formation and study throughout all their lives. 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