Mission Statement
U.S. Dominican Leadership Conference is an organization that unites and supports elected leaders of the Dominican Sisters Conference
who are committed to building relationships and collaborating in the mission of preaching the Gospel for the sake of a more just world order.
The networking organization for elected leaders of Dominican congregations in the United States.
Who are the Dominicans?
There are thousands of women and men in the United States and around the world who follow the life example of St. Dominic, a Spanish preacher who brought the Gospel of Jesus Christ to people hungry for the truth. Dominic founded the Order of Preachers, a worldwide Family of friars, sisters, nuns, laity, associates and volunteers and others who share a passion for the Word of God and its communication.
Learn more at Dominican Life | USA.
News & Updates
Updates from the UN NGO
Called to Action at the United Nations In our world of overwhelming tragedy and expanding violence, bearing witness to our interconnected problems and recognizing our shared responsibility for change is our most essential and difficult task. During my brief time with the Dominican Leadership Conference at the United Nations, I have had the great privilege […]
Updates from UN NGO
On September 21st, 2024, the Dominican Leadership Conference was honored to attend the high-level panel discussion titled “Peace Not War,” held at the United Nations Headquarters as part of the Action Days leading up to the Summit of the Future. This panel brought together prominent global stakeholders, including the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), […]
Season of Creation
We began the Season of Creation on September first. A beautiful prayer service opened this month long celebration of creation. There are many ways to participate in this Season. I invite you to take time to really engage in this important season of creation on behalf of all of us especially bringing to our attention […]
79th General Assembly Opens, and Palestine Takes It’s Seat Among Member States as a Full Member of the UN
On Monday, September 11, 2024 was the opening of the 79th General Assembly of the United Nations. The new President of the 79th session is Philemon Yang, of Cameroon. He identified some of the urgent global challenges e.g. climate change, conflicts, poverty and inequality. Peace and Security contines to be of paramount importance. He stated […]
The Summit of The Future – September 2024
The Summit of the Future in September 2024 in New York will be an inter-governmentally negotiated, action-oriented Pact for the Future. It will have chapters on sustainable development and financing for development. It will address international peace and security. It will also address science, technology and innovation and digital cooperation. The summit will also focus […]
Dominican Sisters International Justice Promoters will hosts webinar for October 30, 2024
The Dominican Sisters International Justice Promoters are sponsoring a webinar October 30, entitled Dominican Sisters Reflect on SDGs 3, 13, 16. The webinar will feature several Dominicans and associates in multiple countries who are working with these three goals. Be on the lookout for more information in September. Meanwhile, please hold the date of October […]
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