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Spirituality

While spirituality is incorporated into every sister's ministry, some sisters are called to give primary focus to this area. Sisters in this ministry are spiritual directors and leaders of retreats and are involved in helping people connect with God. They companion, walk with, and empower those who are on a journey of faith.

Each August, a new group of young adults enters Dominican University of California as freshman or new transfer students. During this important time of transition, growth and learning, students explore key questions of adulthood: who am I, who am I in relationship to God, self and others and how can I make a difference in other's lives? As a campus minister I create programs that empower students to explore these issues. Through retreats, small faith communities, service opportunities, study about issues of justice, and weekly Sunday liturgies, I am invited to journey with many young adults as they explore these issues. Our journey is on sacred ground but I find that a good sense of humor and a deep respect for the freedom of the individual allows us to form community that bridges diverse faith traditions, age and life styles. Building the Dominican spirit, our theme this year in campus ministry, is both an individual and communal challenge. Our common commitment to study, reflection, community and service integrates and makes us one.

Sister Joan founded the Personal Growth Project in 1982. This is a ministry in spirituality and adult development, a collaborative effort of lay women and religious of different congregations sharing together to transform our world and challenge others to join in bringing Truth, Love, and Justice to all. Sister Joan offers retreats, days of prayer, spiritual direction and faculty in-services.