Millions visit the Blue Mountains each year, especially visiting the large rock formation of the Three Sisters. 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. Visit www.nashvilledominicans.org for more information. B.A., Belmont University, Ph.D., Peabody College at Vanderbilt University I was at the adjacent lookout at Echo Point capturing some images of the Jamison Valley as the sun was setting. I was asking to be faithful to the graces he is pouring out on us for all our life.. Ph.D., University of Adelaide, South Australia Sr Cecilia Joseph, the Sydney Superior, also visits the Blue Mountains regularly. On Aug. 8, the Feast of St. Dominic, nine sisters will receive the habit in a private ceremony, and on Aug. 10 four sisters will make their first profession of vows. To learn more about the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, visit www.nashvilledominican.org. Facebook 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. However, unlike many other groups, the Nashville Dominicans decided to retain the wearing of a religious habit, in a slightly modified form. Sr Cecilia Joseph, Sr Mary Helen, Sr Susanna and Sr Elena Marie are currently in Sydney. Dr. Donlon is the coordinator for the School of Education Literacy Center, with the mission to engage teacher candidates in literacy instruction best practices. 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 sisters also serve on the chaplaincy team at the University of Sydney. 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. A young 23 year-old woman from Sydney has made her First Profession as a Dominican sister in the USA. Log In . 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. "[4] Thus, like all religious, the Nashville Dominicans embrace the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity and obedience. Bishop J. 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. This is by far the most iconic photo Ive captured over the years, he said. B.P., University of Adelaide, South Australia. She came to Nashville seven years ago to join the congregation and begin the formation that led to her perpetual profession of vows. "Just to watch them walking down the main boulevard of campus wearing their habits, it was just such a powerful witness. 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]. At 5:00pm the community gathers to pray Vespers, and rosary, then have dinner and then a period of recreation until 7:30pm. is a member of the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia. 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. 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. 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. She believes the entire Catholic Church is in a period of renewal. Tags. Cloister bells toll the hour and habited sisters gather for daily devotions. 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 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. Suscribe to the eRegister, our electronic news bulletin, and keep up with the breaking news from the Tennessee Register. 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. Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia in Australia Sister Moana Grace Taufa'ao OP, a former parishioner at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish . M.A., Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College Sr Mary Rachel is pictured in the artwork and is currently the Superior of the new Melbourne convent of Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia. is a member of the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia. She completed a degree in civil engineering, but discovered along the way that people were more interesting than roads or bridges. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. 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. Sister Marie Hannah Seiler, O.P. 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. Her Ph.D. is in Mathematics Education at Middle Tennessee State University. 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. Instructional Leadership and Ed.D. Sister is also an accomplished photographer and graphic designer for St. Cecilia Congregation. In 1860, the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia was established in Nashville, where its Motherhouse is located. Founded in 1831, The Catholic Telegraph is the official news source of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. 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. M.Ed., The University of Southern Mississippi CATHOLIC PASTORAL CENTER 2800 MCGAVOCK PIKE | NASHVILLE, TN, 37214-1402. Our sisters have instilled our community with role . Sister Cecilia is the daughter of Ruth and David Klein, also parishioners at St.Bernard Catholic Church. Mark Spalding of Nashville was the main celebrant, and Bishop David Talley of Memphis was one of the concelebrants. In 2018, the community opened houses in Melbourne, Australia; and Bremerton, Washington. In 2018 at the General Chapter the period of novitiate was extended to two years novitiate It follows postulancy. Sister Alma Marie is the daughter of Richard and Stephanie Learner,also parishioners at St.Peters. Two years later, the new community witnessed the US Civil War at the Battle of Nashville in December 1864. 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. The Mass for the Rite of Perpetual Religious Profession was celebrated at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville. "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. She has taught classes in general education, special education, and applied behavior analysis in higher education institutes since 2005. As a student at the University of Sydney, Sister Kelly Edmunds was also struck by the impression their habits made. 615.256.0147 vocation@op-tn.org. Dr. Annette Little taught special education classes in residential treatment centers, public schools, and alternative schools for eight years before moving into higher education. Sister Elena Marie studied undergraduate and graduate and postgraduate studies in psychology prior to entering the Dominican Sisters. Photo: Supplied. 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. Dr. Little is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has worked in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2007. SC044774, serving in the RC Diocese of Aberdeen. The daily life of the Nashville Sisters follows a traditional pattern. 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. In 1860, James Whelan, the second bishop of the Diocese of Nashville, a Dominican, requested that sisters establish a school in his diocese. PHOTO: Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia. For more information on the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia Congregation, visit their website at www.nashvilledominican.org. The Academy is responsible to carry out its mission . 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). Over the last few decades, the Catholic Church in America has struggled to fill the ranks of its clergy. St. Dominic . Jennifer Sokol Education September 30, 2018. Photo: Ben Pearse Photography. B.S., Middle Tennessee State University. Mother Anna Grace Neenan, OP M.A., Middle Tennessee State University activity of the day, the praying of Compline. The Dominican sisters in Tennessee successfully attract new members under the age of 30. Get The Southern Cross delivered straight to your inbox twice per month. M.S., Middle Tennessee University Nashville, TN 37228 Patrick Feehan, then Bishop of Nashville, joined with some friends to purchase the property, immediately returning it to the Sisters. "And theres a lot of hope and a lot of life. At an order of Dominican sisters in the State of Tennessee, nearly a third of the sisters are under 30 years of age. 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. So we play a lot of sports, we go for walks, just enjoy each others company outdoors. It was their Dominican life, that attracted her, Sister Mariam said. Younger Catholic Women Get into the Habit. 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. M.A., Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies Sister Mara Grace, O.P. She is currently serving as the director of the Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis certification program at Lipscomb University. 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. Sister Anna Maria Schreyer, O.P.,a former parishioner of Sacred HeartChurchin La Plata, Maryland, in the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. 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. 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. 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). They are not necessarily the official views of the Diocese of Parramatta. 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. "There have been a lot of fun moments just to be outside and enjoy the beauty of the world and creation. Learning Organizations and Strategic Change). Even after this profession, the journey continues, for "Through their entire life, religious are to continue diligently their spiritual, doctrinal, and practical formation. 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. Usually by 10:00pm the sisters have returned to their private rooms (cells), and by 11pm the sisters are in bed. Full white habits, black veils, American as apple pie accents, and faces shining with joy make the sisters easy to spot. Road to Nashville takes Adelaide nun to Sydney, Caritas agencies respond to catastrophic earthquake. For more information on the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation, please visit their website at www.nashvilledominican.org. The six sistersmade their profession of vows before an audience of family, friends and fellow Dominican Sisters. The Sistersleft Greyfriars in 2010 due to a declining membership and the property passed into the hands of the Diocese of Aberdeen. Keep your finger on the pulse of Catholic life in Middle Tennessee by subscribing to the weekday She currently serves as Dean of the School of Education at Aquinas College. The Mass of the Rite of Perpetual Religious Profession was celebrated at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville on July 25, 2022. It also treats parents praying together and for their family, and living a life of faith informed by the virtues. Dean of the School of Education. to attend Mass with our dear friend Cardinal Pell, followed by a lovely dinner. Just speaking with them briefly can give you a glowing feeling. The Most Reverend Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States of America, was the main celebrant and homilist. LinkedIn For more information about retreats at St. Cecilia Motherhouse or other vocation opportunities, please click here. 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. 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. Sister Cecilia Klein, O.P.,a former parishioner of St.Bernard Catholic Church in Akron,Ohio,in the Diocese of Cleveland. The Motherhouse is off I-65, exit 85, at the intersection of Rosa Parks Boulevard and Dominican Drive. 62 talking about this. By this time, the Sisters had expanded their teaching to schools in other parts of the state, including Chattanooga, Clarksville, Memphis and Winchester. There are also classes in basic Catholic doctrine, Church history and philosophy. And yet from this emerged an idealism and a wholehearted desire to give of self.". Last year it was 23. He is glad to know about the sisters and be able to tell more people the photographs backstory. 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. 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. Sister Zandra Man was drawn by the pleasure the sisters appeared to take in their work as well as the opportunity to serve children. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. M.Ed., Lipscomb University The average age of the churchs serving priests and nuns is 70 and still rising. 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 Motherhouse is off I-65, exit 85, at the intersection of Rosa Parks Boulevard and Dominican Drive. Sister Cecilia Anne Wanner, O.P. The sisters combine a monastic communal lifestyle of contemplation in the Dominican tradition with an active apostolate in Catholic education. It was a great surprise for the sisters to discover they were featured in an artwork in the Blue Mountains. 801 Dominican Drive 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. We must non-violently fight for the vulnerable, poor and the earth. Add the oil, honey, salt, all the whole-wheat flour. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 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. B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin. Great blessings to us. "Still, postulants do spend a lot of time in devotions, in the classroom and doing chores. Ben Pearse Photography Blue . B.A., University of Jamestown. Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia in Australia. Spirit-filled evangelizers are evangelizers who pray and work. 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. During the celebration of the Eucharist the novices make their first profession for three years and are clothed in the black veil. "[5] 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 Cecilia Anne has experience teaching at the elementary, secondary, and collegiate levels. The Congregation was invited by Archbishop Denis Hart to open a second convent in Australia in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. The Reverend Andrew Hofer OP, Dominican friar from the Province of Saint Joseph was the main celebrant and the homilist. This follows for those who are accepted and lasts until it is time to enter the convent along with other prospective sisters. Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University See more of Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia in Australia on Facebook. We rejoice with the Church in Australia and the Archdiocese of Sydne . 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. This is the culmination of the preceding years. St. Cecilias hasnt seen this many new postulants in decades. 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 was attracted by the pleasure the sisters appeared to take in their work and in their apparent devotion to serving children. 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. I had friends in engineering who knew I was Catholic, so they would say to me Who are these nuns on campus? And so it was a really great witness to me of the power of religious life. Sister is the Director of the Quality Enhancement Plan, Education in Communion. Please note that we do not share data with any third-party. The Congregation of St. Cecilia, commonly known as the Nashville Dominicans, is a religious institute of the Roman Catholic Church located in Nashville, Tennessee. World Youth Days have become a great gift to the Church and lasting legacy of St. John Paul II. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. 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. 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. What kind of love would not feel the need to speak of the beloved, to point him out, to make him known? She resided at Aquinas College while studying at the University of Adelaide where she earned a Bachelor of Psychology (Honors) PhD. As a college student, she met them again at Theology on Tap events and started to get to know them. All rights reserved. I felt this is where I could be free to be myself, Sister Mariam said. 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. Sister Monica Marie is the daughter of Mary and the late Casey Slonkosky of St. Augustine Parish. Today, the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia Congregationlive out this mission through a life of prayer, study and community, which nourishesa contemplative spirit and bears fruit in their teaching apostolate. This article needs additional citations for verification. Our Lady Queen of Preachers House of Studies. Copyright 2021. Sister Elizabeth Anne Allen is a member of the Dominican Sister of St. Cecilia, Nashville, Tennessee. Copyright 2023 Aquinas College. [6] These cookies do not store any personal information. Yesterday at 11:41 PM. 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. The Congregation is grateful to be serving in the Archdioceses of Sydney and Melbourne. She currently serves as Dean of the School of Education at . 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? [2] After the battle, the new community took on the responsibility of caring for numerous children at a nearby orphanage. This book provides a simple and easy-to-implement plan for family prayer. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. 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. I guess it was just a matter of being in the right place at the right time.. Have been a lot of hope and a wholehearted desire to give self. Order of Dominican sisters of St. John Paul II with joy make the easy. 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