"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. 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. Cloister bells toll the hour and habited sisters gather for daily devotions. Two years later, the new community witnessed the US Civil War at the Battle of Nashville in December 1864. In 1860, James Whelan, the second bishop of the Diocese of Nashville, a Dominican, requested that sisters establish a school in his diocese. Director of the Center for Catholic Education. St. Dominic . (615) 297-7545 x282. Her Ph.D. is in Mathematics Education at Middle Tennessee State University. 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. "[7] 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. "Still, postulants do spend a lot of time in devotions, in the classroom and doing chores. Sister Cecilia Anne Wanner, O.P. M.A., The Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception Just speaking with them briefly can give you a glowing feeling. The Nashville Dominicanswereinvited to serve in Australia to help with the 2008 World Youth Day in Sydney. 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. Sister Elena Marie Piteo, O.P. 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. 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. Mark Spalding of Nashville was the main celebrant of the Mass and Bishop David Talley of Memphis was one of the concelebrants. M.A., Notre Dame Pontifical Institute for Advanced Studies This is by far the most iconic photo Ive captured over the years, he said. St. Cecilia Motherhouse is located a half mile from downtown Nashville, easily accessible from Interstates 65, 24, and 40. Reading Time: 2 minutes. Dr. Donlon is a native Nashvillian, and married to David (Geometry teacher at St. Cecilia Academy) and has 3 children Mollie, Jack, and Thomas. 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. There is nothing more precious which we can give to others. Sister Alma Marie is the daughter of Richard and Stephanie Learner,also parishioners at St.Peters. The Catholic Telegraph is the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. 615.251.0053 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. The Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia in Australia. St. Cecilia Motherhouse "And theres a lot of hope and a lot of life. PHOTO: Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia. Sister Anna Kolbe is the daughter of Dave and Donna Brown, parishioners at St.Louise de MarillacChurchin the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For the Catholic Church the "perfection of charity, to which all the faithful are called, entails for those who freely follow the call to consecrated life the obligation of practicing chastity in celibacy for the sake of the Kingdom, poverty and obedience. 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. This is the culmination of the preceding years. The Mass of the Rite of Perpetual Religious Profession was celebrated at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville on July 25, 2022. This follows for those who are accepted and lasts until it is time to enter the convent along with other prospective sisters. 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. To learn more about the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, visit www.nashvilledominican.org, Three Sisters at the Three Sisters. The Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia (Scotland) is a registered Scottish charity, no. She also supervises student teachers and job-embedded practice candidates and serves as edTPA Coordinator. To nurture this process novices also study the Bible, various spiritual writings, patristics and the significance of the evangelical counsels. The Reverend Andrew Hofer OP, Dominican friar from the Province of Saint Joseph was the main celebrant and the homilist. Dr. Little is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has worked in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2007. B.S., George Peabody College at Vanderbilt University. 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. 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. We rejoice with the Church in Australia and the Archdiocese of Sydne . 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]. [2] After the battle, the new community took on the responsibility of caring for numerous children at a nearby orphanage. This year we had 27 young women enter. 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. "There are 270 of us and our growth of late has been rather extensive. As of 2018, the congregation has 300 sisters.[1]. 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. In 2015, the Congregation published A Short Guide to Praying as a Family. M.Ed., The University of Southern Mississippi St. Cecilias hasnt seen this many new postulants in decades. 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. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. 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. Sister Alma Marie Learner, O.P.,a former parishioner of St.Peters Catholic Church in Charleston, South Carolina,in the Diocese of Charleston. I guess it was just a matter of being in the right place at the right time.. "There was a whole lot going on in the world that was irreligious. We must non-violently fight for the vulnerable, poor and the earth. Dioceses. In 2013 at the request of Right Reverend Hugh Gilbert, OSB, bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Aberdeen,four Dominican Sisters of St. Ceciliatook up residence in Greyfriars Convent, Elgin for the purpose of bringing religious life back to this historic convent and to provide faith formation opportunities to the people of the area. 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. "Just to watch them walking down the main boulevard of campus wearing their habits, it was just such a powerful witness. Dr. Donlon is the coordinator for the School of Education Literacy Center, with the mission to engage teacher candidates in literacy instruction best practices. Our Lady Queen of Preachers House of Studies. Younger Catholic Women Get into the Habit. The sisters also serve on the chaplaincy team at the University of Sydney. Dumfries, ( Prince William County), Virginia. Postulants spend a lot of time in devotions, the classroom and doing chores but they also venture outside to exercise and enjoy the outdoors. M.S.E.L., Christian Brothers University. 62 talking about this. Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University This website uses cookies to improve your experience. M.T.S., Providence College. 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. SBA teacher selected for Fulbright Scholars program, At Angelus, pope warns against using God, others for selfish aims, 2800 MCGAVOCK PIKE | NASHVILLE, TN, 37214-1402, Suspect in shooting death of LA Bishop OConnell charged with murder, St. Philip to host Lenten parish mission March 27-29, Lenten retreat on the Eucharist opens with focus on the Liturgy of the Word, Rite of Election signals final preparation stage for catechumens [Photo Gallery], Pope brings Latin American Catholic experience to the universal Church, Together in Holiness helps families build the domestic church. A typical weekday may follow the following schedule: The Sisters rise at 5:00am and begin 30 minutes of meditation at 5:30am. vocation@op-tn.org. 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It was their Dominican life, that attracted her, Sister Mariam said. M.Ed., Xavier University Australia is a beautiful country, Sr Cecilia Joseph said. 8/15/2022 (Nashville, TN) Eight religious sisters of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia Congregation in Nashville, Tennessee, professed perpetual vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience on July 25, 2022. Safeguarding in the Catholic Church: RC Diocese of Aberdeen Safeguarding & Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Service. [3] Through the 1940s and 1950s the Congregation continued to expand its network of schools. The congregation serves in 17 states and in Washington, D.C., as well as in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands and Scotland. Photo: Ben Pearse Photography. World Youth Days have become a great gift to the Church and lasting legacy of St. John Paul II. The daily life of the Nashville Sisters follows a traditional pattern. But theres also something new - the laughter and eager voices of young women studying to become Dominican sisters. A young 23 year-old woman from Sydney has made her First Profession as a Dominican sister in the USA. M.A.T., Aquinas College 615.256.0147 M.A., Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College Keep your finger on the pulse of Catholic life in Middle Tennessee by subscribing to the weekday In 1860, the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia was established in Nashville, where its Motherhouse is located. Road to Nashville takes Adelaide nun to Sydney, Caritas agencies respond to catastrophic earthquake. I felt this is where I could be free to be myself, Sister Mariam said. 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 . In 1860, the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia was established in Nashville, where its motherhouse is located. 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It also treats parents praying together and for their family, and living a life of faith informed by the virtues. 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. 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. 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. Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia Congregation Founded in Nashville, Tennessee in 1860 Serving in the Diocese of. Sister Marie HannahSeiler, O.P.Dean of the School of Education(615) 297-7545 x282, M.T.S., Providence CollegeM.S.E.L., Christian Brothers UniversityB.A., Aquinas College. The first year of the Novitiate is the Canonical Year which concentrates on nurturing the inner and spiritual life of the sister. 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. 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 notes the Dominican Order was founded during an equally turbulent social period and stresses sacrificial service to others. Bishop J. To learn more about the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, visit www.nashvilledominican.org. 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. St. Cecilia Motherhouse Suscribe to the eRegister, our electronic news bulletin, and keep up with the breaking news from the Tennessee Register. is a member of the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia. On a Nun Runfor young women considering a religious vocation, the Dominicanswere one of the communities the group visited, she said. SC044774, serving in the RC Diocese of Aberdeen. The Dominican 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. 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. Gallery ONE88 recently exhibited Bens artworks, prominently displaying the candid photograph of the Dominican Sisters in its front window on Katoomba Street. Parts of theconvent became a ruin after the Reformation. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. SoundCloud. Sister Zandra Man was drawn by the pleasure the sisters appeared to take in their work as well as the opportunity to serve children. 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. She currently serves as Dean of the School of Education at Aquinas College. The Congregation is grateful to be serving in the Archdioceses of Sydney and Melbourne. Our sisters have instilled our community with role . Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia in Australia CATHOLIC PASTORAL CENTER 2800 MCGAVOCK PIKE | NASHVILLE, TN, 37214-1402. B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin. "Sister Kelly doesnt think her spiritual awakening is unique. Beat vigorously with a dough whisk or a heavy-handled spoon for 2. As a student at the University of Sydney, Sister Kelly Edmunds was also struck by the impression their habits made. It does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in administration of its education policies, admission policies, scholarships and loan programs. All rights reserved. Learning Organizations and Strategic Change). The Reverend Andrew Hofer OP, Dominican friar from the Province of Saint Joseph was the main celebrant and the homilist. Sister Cecilia Anne has served on regional school accreditation teams and has worked in the field of advancement. Founded in 1860 in Nashville, Tennessee, the Congregation of Saint Cecilia todaynumbers 300 Sisters. 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. The Most Reverend Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States of America, was the main celebrant and homilist. He is glad to know about the sisters and be able to tell more people the photographs backstory. She currently serves as Dean of the School of Education at . Sister Moana Grace Taufa'ao OP, a former parishioner at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish . The Motherhouse is off I-65, exit 85, at the intersection of Rosa Parks Boulevard and Dominican Drive. Sr Mary Rachel is pictured in the artwork and is currently the Superior of the new Melbourne convent of Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia. Thus, the novices are given the opportunity for longer periods of prayer and spiritual reading, as well as silence, in order to reflect on the vocation God is offering and their response. The current batch of first-year students represents 10 percent of the entire order, according to the convents spokesperson, Sister Catherine Marie. Spirit-filled evangelizers are evangelizers who pray and work. Sr Cecilia Joseph, the Sydney Superior, also visits the Blue Mountains regularly. She has taught classes in general education, special education, and applied behavior analysis in higher education institutes since 2005. Sister Cecilia is the daughter of Ruth and David Klein, also parishioners at St.Bernard Catholic Church. In 1860, the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia was established in Nashville, where its Motherhouse is located. The Motherhouse is off I-65, exit 85, at the intersection of Rosa Parks Boulevard and Dominican Drive. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Sisters dissertation focuses on pedagogical strategies that build coherence between mathematics methods coursework and fieldwork. 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. However, unlike many other groups, the Nashville Dominicans decided to retain the wearing of a religious habit, in a slightly modified form. B.A., Belmont University, Ph.D., Peabody College at Vanderbilt University While interest in spiritual matters remains high in America, involvement in organized religion is falling. And yet from this emerged an idealism and a wholehearted desire to give of self.". 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 Sisters of St. Cecilia are dedicated to the apostolate of Catholic education. 99 talking about this. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. The Voice of Tennessee Catholic Life since 1937. The Order rapidly grew and continues to flourish throughout the world with communities of friars, nuns, and active religious sisters. "[9] Thus, the Nashville Dominicans pursue ongoing formation and study throughout all their lives. The Sistersleft Greyfriars in 2010 due to a declining membership and the property passed into the hands of the Diocese of Aberdeen. Full white habits, black veils, American as apple pie accents, and faces shining with joy make the sisters easy to spot. YouTube 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. 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. 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. 615.256.5486, Advancement Office M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi During the celebration of the Eucharist the novices make their first profession for three years and are clothed in the black veil. M.S.E.L., Christian Brothers University 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. There are also classes in basic Catholic doctrine, Church history and philosophy. 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. M.A., Middle Tennessee State University Last year it was 23. 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. ", Second-year novice Sister Victoria Marie also made the leap from the campus to the convent. The daughter of Ted and Selina Piteo, also parishioners at Hectorville, Sr Elena is a graduate of St Mary MacKillop College in Kensington. 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). M.A., Austin Peay State University The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia are dedicated to the apostolate of Catholic education. Sister taught in elementary school (pre-K through high school) for sixteen years, followed by eight years in college administration. St. Cecilia Motherhouse is located a half mile from downtown Nashville, easily accessible from Interstates 65, 24, and 40. The six sistersmade their profession of vows before an audience of family, friends and fellow Dominican Sisters. Sister Anna Cecilia Kuhn, O.P.,a former parishioner of St.MarysChurchin Neillsville, Wisconsin,in the Diocese of La Cross. So we play a lot of sports, we go for walks, just enjoy each others company outdoors. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. In 2018, the community opened houses in Melbourne, Australia; and Bremerton, Washington. 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. The Mass for the Rite of Perpetual Religious Profession was celebrated at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville. in Thomistic Theology from the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception. B.A., Aquinas College. The Congregation was invited by Archbishop Denis Hart to open a second convent in Australia in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. This article needs additional citations for verification. Elementary Education and Human and Organizational Development) and Lipscomb University (M.Ed. 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. Mission. 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. 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. 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 Congregation is grateful to be serving in the Archdioceses of Sydney and Melbourne. Sister Marie Hannah Seiler, O.P. Sister Klein is the daughter of Ruth and David Klein, members of St. Bernard Parish in Akron. For more information on the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia Congregation, visit their website at www.nashvilledominican.org. 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