Associates are women and men, eighteen years of age or older, married or single, who enter into a relationship with the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell by responding to a call to live the Dominican charism:
Laudare—to praise God at all times
Benedicere—to bless God’s creation with care and healing
Praedicare—to preach God’s Word by the way we live and (when necessary) with words
In this relationship, associates deepen their own spirituality and prayer life by actively engaging in the vision and mission of the Congregation. Associate life is enriched by opportunities to:
How better to manifest one’s own love of God and the world!
We invite all who are interested in becoming an associate to contact us using the information provided below. After approval, a candidate enters into a year of discernment during which three orientation sessions are held focusing on:
Each candidate is assigned a mentor who will be a support and guide during the year. At the end of the year, a formal reception is held during which the candidate commits to journeying with the Caldwell Dominican congregation and supporting its mission as it is expressed in their own individual lives. This commitment may be renewed every year.
Kaitlyn Tashjian, OPA
Associate Director
[email protected]
973-744-1156, ext. 15
Sister Donna Marie O'Brien, OP
Associate Advisor
[email protected]
973-403-3331, ext. 10
Please note: The Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell have no financial obligation to the associate nor does the associate have any financial obligation to the Congregation.