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Dominic established a democratic form of government-a form often lacking in efficiency, but one in which, through a collaborative process of self-government, a person's mind and heart might develop freely. Dominic based the government of his Order on the principle of elections and representation. The group elected its leaders and entrusted to them the execution of the will of chapters and necessary decision-making between chapters. The purpose of such a structure was to provide unity, to facilitate service and to foster the common good.
In the Dominican tradition of governance, members are elected to serve
the community as leaders for a certain number of years.
In 2009, the community in its general chapter, the
highest governing authority, elected to leadership
Sr. Maureen McInerney for five years as Prioress General.
To assist her
four sisters were elected to the leadership team: Srs.
Patricia Boss and Patricia Farrell as full time
first and second councillors and Srs. Carla Kovack
and Susan Allbritton as part time councillors. These
five women form the congregational Council which guides
and administers the congregation.
Similarly, there is a local government in the convents which promotes the spirit
and goals of the congregation as a whole. The moderator (generally elected by
the local community) provides the service of leadership in encouraging each sister
to develop and deepen the community and prayer life of the local house, and to
take responsibility for the management of the house affairs.
Dominican Sisters of San Rafael
1520 Grand Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901-2236
TEL: 415-453-8303
FAX: 415-453-8367
mail : info@sanrafaelop.org
Prioress General:
Sr. Maureen McInerney, OP
maureenmcinerney@sanrafaelop.org
Councillors:
Sr. Patricia Farrell, OP
pfarrellop@sanrafaelop.org
Sr. Patricia Boss, OP
bossnun@sanrafaelop.org
Sr. Carla Kovack, OP
ckovack@dominican.edu
Sr. Susan Allbritton
allbrittons@justin-siena.com
Chief Financial Officer
Thomas E. Bertelsen, Jr.
415-453-0788
tebjrssd@aol.com
Treasurer
Sr. Patricia Boss, OP
415-453-0769
bossnun@sanrafaelop.org
Development Director
Katherine Martin
415-456-1544
develop@sanrafaelop.org |
Vocation Minister
Sr.
Patricia Farrell, OP
415-257-4939
vocations@sanrafaelop.org
Formation Director
Sr. Sue Pixley, OP
415-453-4784
suepix@juno.com
Director of Human Resources
Katie Petcavich
415-257-4938
katie.petcavich@sanrafaelop.org
Director of Congregational Properties
Michael Chase
415-454-9758
MichaelChase@sanrafaelop.org
Archivist
Sr. Billie Olin, OP
415-257-4947
bolinop@sanrafaelop.org
Directors of Social Justice
Lynn Kirkonnell and
Sr. Judy Lu McDonnell, OP
415-454-6491
judylumcdonnell@att.net
Promoter of Preaching
Sr. Patricia Bruno, OP
purple115@juno.com |
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