Our Adventurous Actions in August
August is always a special month to look forward to in any Dominican Calendar! Not only do the words Arise, my love, my dove, my beautiful one, for winter will soon be over and the rain … Read more
St Dominic’s College ~ a look behind the scenes…
Communication between parents and the school is always important, and the Sisters used the recent parent teacher interviews as an opportunity to both outline the Catholic ethos that guide their work and to give parents … Read more
July Events at Signadou Boarding School
Impromptu Drama Competition On July 2nd, St. Dominic’s held an impromptu drama competition as a chance for the girls to gain points for their houses – Bologna, Calaroga, and Prouille. The girls were given an hour … Read more
Rosary Convent Update
With an update of Rosary Convent long overdue, we scarcely know where to begin the news update; so we’ll start at the beginning. After all, it is a very good place to start. The … Read more
May and June Events at Signadou Boarding School
Feast of the Ascension On May 29th, for the Feast of the Ascension, two sisters took the girls to the Whanganui Regional Museum where they learned about manu aute (Maori kite) which is made from … Read more
Camp Kateri Tekakwitha
“Dear Future Missionary “You have been called to join the Blackrobe and his white-robed assistants at the Kateri Mission where the North American Wilderness blends with the New Zealand … Read more
Australian Wildlife
Welcome to Holy Rosary Convent, Australia If you look carefully to your right, you shouldn’t miss our backyard friends who often come at the time of Compline to graze on grass, have a little nap … Read more
Feast of the Epiphany 2014, Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Convent, Australia
At the conclusion of 2013 and at the start of 2014 we were blessed with a wonderful retreat preached by Reverend Fr Robert MacPherson, who is currently stationed in Wanganui, New Zealand. It is always … Read more
St Dominic’s Convent, Wanganui ~ 22nd December 2013
Profession Ceremony “The Life of a Prophet” was the topic announced for the Sisters’ annual retreat this year, and the retreat fulfilled the promise of such an intriguing title. The prophet chosen was Eliseus, and … Read more
Behold we bring you glad tidings
The Dominican Sisters of Wanganui joyously announce the following upcoming events: Sunday, December 22nd, 2013 in Wanganui, NEW ZEALAND Feast of the Patronage of Our Lady over the Dominican order FINAL PROFESSION Sister Maria Swarupa … Read more
