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Wisdom of Pope Francis
Today [Jesus] challenges each of us to seek him, the Living One, and to leave behind everything that holds us back from encountering him and sharing in the rebirth, the freedom and the hope which he alone can give. General Audience April 23, 2014
News and Events:
April 21: Visit of Dominican friars, Benedict and James.
See photo album April 2: Sr Mary Grace' art work goes home to St Ambrose Parish in Baltimore. Read article in The Dialog 
March 24-26:
Visit of Sr Judy Jewison, OP, as we continue to clarify and refine our mission / vision statement. March 6-8:
We took Sr Mary Dominic back to Elmira - "our second home" - and spent a day visiting with the Sisters. See the photo album March 6: Sister Mary Grace finished the commission for St Ambrose Church, Baltimore. After the paint dries, the canvases will be brought to the Church and displayed. See photo album For Past News Events, see our Photo Album, where notable events are documented
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 Our Model, St Catherine*
Who:
Our name, Caterina Benincasa Dominican Monastery, tells us who we are. Caterina: We have chosen St Catherine of Siena as our patroness, model and guide. May she continue to inspire us to look deep. . . Read more  Our Father, St Dominic
What:
What does it mean to be monastic in an Order dedicated to proclaiming God's Word? It means that we believe and exemplify the Dominican ideal that contemplation is the source and font from which all apostolic labor springs. It means. . . Read more  Liturgy - the heart of our life
How:
How do we fulfill our contemplative, apostolic calling? As Nuns of the Order of Preachers, we proclaim the beauty of God in the solemn celebration of the liturgy. Our undivided quest for God. . . Read more  Pray for Peace
Why:
Why is the monastic vocation of vital importance to the Church, to the world? Because “more good is wrought by prayer than this world dreams.” Because we believe. . . Read more  This is where we live
Where:
Where are we located? Near a community of Dominican Friars, visibly manifesting St Dominic’s original vision: contemplation and preaching are one. . . Read more |
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To Contemplate and share what we c ontemplate with others