UN Update: 2024 Roster

Sr. Eneida Santiago, OP Adrian Sister 
Dominican Republic

Participating in the CSW would improve my ministry since it would give me more tools to promote gender equality in the being and actions of the people with whom I work daily in the DR. Incorporate the perspective of equality and gender equity in the classroom, in the training practices of educators, and in non-formal education processes, and promoting leadership with a gender perspective, and the greater participation of women in decision-making bodies. of decisions in their areas of action. Also promotes the use of non-sexist language and equitable gender participation in the various decision-making bodies.

Sr. Yelitza 
Puerto Rico

Since the founding of CODALC, the Dominican Sisters have had the mission of liberating the marginalization experienced by the majority in Latin America and the Caribbean. This continent, called by Paul VI, the Continent of the young hope, has had a history marked by poverty and exploitation and, especially women, have suffered violence and marginalization. Today, the Dominican Sisters continue with our mission, joining efforts so that each woman recognizes herself as a daughter of God, with inviolable dignity. Attending the CSW will help me serve as a spokesperson and bridge for my Dominican Sisters in Latin America and the Caribbean by bringing them information, data and tools to continue our work. This experience will also help me evaluate our ministry and discover if what we are doing is in line with the rest of the efforts that are being made for the benefit of women. Also, I hope to be able to acquire knowledge about new ways to help, acquire tools so that our mission could be more effective and achieve that more people become aware of gender equality and have women and children, families, in decent living conditions with peace, justice and God among them.

Sr. Patricia Dual, OP. Peace Dominican
Coordinator of Formation

When asked by my Prioress if I would be interested in attending the CSW 68 gathering at t the United Nations, I was intrigued.  I have never been involved in anything on the international level. However, I was drawn to hearing and participating in discussions that promote gender equality and the empowerment of women. I am certainly aware of the gender inequality that continues to be prevalent in US society and around the world, but this would be a new experience for me. I am interested in hearing and understanding how the international community is at work in advancing both gender equality and the empowerment of women around the world.  Perhaps this exposure may lead me to find some small way that I may contribute to this endeavor of advancing the rights of women. Participation in this event will broaden my knowledge of this topic, beyond my personal experience as an African American woman. I will acquire knowledge that is shared with my congregation and the women I encounter in my ministry.  Thank you so much for this opportunity.

Currently, I am the Coordinator of Formation for the Dominican Sisters of Peace.  I am based in Columbus, OH.  Each of our women in formation has a formation minister that they interact with either weekly or monthly, based on their stage of initial formation.  My role is to coordinate the process and collaborate with both the formation minister and the woman in formation. This includes meetings and evaluations with their local communities and formation minister.  My role encompasses journeying with new members as candidates, novices, and temporary professed. I also liaison with a member of our congregational leadership team.