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Sister Judith Ann Rudolph, OP, a devoted member of the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell for 59 years, entered eternal life on March 24, 2025, at the age of 83, at Saint Catherine of Siena Healthcare Center, Caldwell, NJ.

The Winter 2025 edition of "The Flame" is now available!

Sister Alice Uhl, OP, looks at the importance of friendship this Second Sunday of Lent.

Sister Margaret Lucille Peterson, OP, a devoted member of the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell for 76 years, entered eternal life on March 10, 2025, at the age of 95, at Saint Catherine of Siena Healthcare Center, Caldwell, NJ. A wake and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Saint Aloysius Church, 219 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ. The wake will be held from 9:15 AM to 10:00 AM, followed by the Mass at 10:00 AM. Burial will immediately follow at Gethsemane Cemetery on the Motherhouse grounds.

Sister Gina Scaringella, OP, offers this reflection for the First Sunday of Lent.

On Thursday, March 6th, students and faculty from Saint Dominic Academy, Mount Saint Dominic Academy, and Lacordaire Academy gathered at the Caldwell Dominican Motherhouse to celebrate Catholic Sisters Week.

Sister Donna Marie O'Brien, OP, was honored on February 26th at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church's 75th anniversary gala at Nanina's in the Park, Belleville. Sister Donna Marie's passion for education was noted throughout her various teaching and leadership roles, especially her 34 years as principal at St. John the Apostle School in Clark, NJ. Congratulations, Sister Donna Marie!

Associate Marianela Iribarne's reflection for the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time bears good fruit.

Sister Barbara Moore, OP, examines "loving kindness" for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

On Saturday, February 15th, Caldwell associates spread some love by hosting a service day. A group of fifteen sisters and associates came together to make 375 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that were donated to Toni’s Kitchen in Montclair to be given to those in need. Also, the sisters and associate community collected non-perishables, which will be donated to Mercy House to help more of our brothers and sisters in need. Thank you to all the sisters and associates who supported this initiative to spread some love!

On February 16th, Dr. Valerie Lewis-Mosley, OPA, presented to Cardinal Wilton Gregory, homilist at the Archdiocese of Newark's Black History Month Jubilee Liturgy in Sacred Heart Cathedral, a picture of the Black Sacred Heart of Jesus. Valerie served as an advisor for this beautiful event. Standing with Val is her husband, Eugene.   

Sister Elizabeth Francis Brisson, OP, a dedicated member of the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell for 80 years, entered into eternal life on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the age of 97 at Saint Catherine of Siena Healthcare Center, Caldwell, NJ. On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM at Saint Aloysius Church, 219 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ. Graveside services will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery on the Motherhouse grounds. The Mass will be livestreamed at 10:00 AM.

For the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sister Frances Sullivan, OP, reflects on the road map Jesus has given us.

Sister Mary Christine Ford, OP, a member of the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell, NJ, for 21 years, entered into eternal life on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Mountainside Medical Center, Montclair, NJ. Sister Mary Christine was 80 years of age. On Friday, February 14, 2025, a wake and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Aloysius Church, 219 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ. The wake will be from 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. The livestream for the Mass will begin at 10:00 AM. Sister has chosen to be cremated; therefore, a graveside service will be celebrated at a later date.

Sister Carol Van Billiard, OP, reflects on how we respond when God calls.

Associate Dyann Brown sends us this reflection for the Presentation of the Lord.

Sister Alice McCoy, OP, reflects on our different gifts for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Sister Lois Kikkert, OP (Sister Anne Claire), a member of the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell for 67 years, entered into eternal life on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the age of 88 at Saint Catherine of Siena Healthcare Center, Caldwell, NJ. On Friday, January 17, 2025, a wake and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Aloysius Church, 219 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ. The wake will be from 9:15 AM–10:00 AM followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Graveside services will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery on the Motherhouse grounds. If you are unable to attend the Mass in person, a link to the livestream will be posted closer to the Mass time.

For the Baptism of the Lord, Sister Jeanne Goyette, OP, wrote this reflection.

Sister Ann Marie Rimmer, OP, gives us this reflection for Epiphany Sunday.