Dominican Volunteers USA
Dominican Volunteers USA searches for new frontiers for the faith by inviting men and women to walk with us in mission as volunteers. Through our program, lay men and women to volunteer for a 10-12 month in mission while living in intentional Dominican community. Together, we respond to the needs of our sisters and brothers, especially those who are poor and marginalized. We live out the Dominican mission of proclaiming the gospel through our ministry, common life, prayer and study within a diverse, intergenerational community.
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Here’s a #FlashbackFriday to the Fall Equinox on this rainy morning!
“We had a drum circle to celebrate the equinox. Fall equinox has a moment of perfect balance between night darkness and day light. It's a time for right relationships with the earth, community and friends and family.” -Maureen, DV at The EcoJustice Center
Global Sisters Report interviewed DVUSA to learn how the global pandemic has affected our programming and how we’ve adapted.
They talked with our DVs, Maureen Geglio at the Eco Justice Center and Danielle Porter at All Saints Literacy Center, who shared the protocols they had to follow before beginning their year and how they continue to keep safe as they minister and live in community with our Sisters.
Read more here! www.globalsistersreport.org/news/coronavirus/coronavirus/news/sister-based-volunteer-programs-ada...
Sister-based volunteer programs adapt to pandemic restrictions
www.globalsistersreport.org
When Maureen Geglio volunteered with the Sinsinawa Dominicans as a teacher on Chicago's South Side during the 1980s, she had just finished college. Nearly 40 years later, she decided the time was righ...For today’s #ActTuesday we are encouraging folks to visit ballotready.org to check your registration, research your ballot, and find local voting addresses.
Most state deadlines to register to vote have passed, but if you’re already registered, this is a great tool to stay informed and make sure that your vote gets counted.
From our Blog
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Valentine's Day Tree
by DVUSADirector on March 12, 2019 at 7:20 pm
“Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do... but how much love we put in thataction.” Saint Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa)The month of February is often known as the month of love, having Valentine’s Day at the heartof the month; but, there is so much more to love than what Valentine’s Day holds. Valentine’sDay focuses on romantic love, only one small part of what love can […]
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The Sisters I Never Knew I Wanted
by Unknown on February 8, 2019 at 6:38 pm
Dominican Volunteer Sean Puzzo ministers at the St. Francis CenterPicture this: ten years from now a group of friends is getting back together for a reunion. Theybegin to share stories of what they did right after college. Some talk about the first “grown-up”jobs while others talk about moving back in with their parents, and still others talk aboutchanging careers or different paths their […]
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Happy 2019 from Dominican Volunteers USA!
by Unknown on January 18, 2019 at 4:42 pm
In our latest blog post,our volunteers and staff share some of their goals and resolutions for the coming year.Our 2018-19 Dominican Volunteers1. “ I hope to take more time to pause, reflect, and breath: to establish peace of mind. And to reflect on this incredible thing we call life." Jake Moran, 2018-19 Dominican Volunteer, Chicago Illinois. 2. “My New Year’s Resolution is to make more […]
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"A family I'm proud to be a part of"
by Unknown on December 20, 2018 at 3:58 pm
In our latest blog post, Dominican Volunteer Lacey Green shares how her year as a DV has influenced who she is and who she strives to become. Lacey serves at the Darst Center, an educational center with a focus on social justice issues in Chicago Illinois. I’m not Catholic. I have been learning about Catholic traditions over the past six months. A very large part our personal identity is a […]
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"The Holy Spirit is palpably present"
by Unknown on December 7, 2018 at 9:08 pm
In our most recent blog post, 2014- 15 Dominican Volunteer Juan Miguel Alvarez reflects on his recent trip to the Vatican to witness the canonization of Archbishop Oscar Romero. Juan Miguel also tells of his spiritual encounter with Pope Francis and how both men continue to shape his faith journey.1. What was it like to be at the Vatican for the […]