Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia
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Sister Mary Emily, O.P. Vocation Director St. Cecilia Motherhouse Address: 801 Dominican Drive, Nashville, TN 37228-1909 Phone: 615-256-0147 Fax: 615-726-1333 Website: www.nashvilledominican.org E-mail: vocation@op-tn.org
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In the year
1221 St. Dominic founded an order dedicated to preaching and the
salvation of souls. In that tradition the Congregation of the
Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia was established in 1860 and
continues to this day to serve the Church in the apostolate of
Catholic education. In 25 schools in nine states, from
pre-school to college, the sisters strive to configure the
minds, hearts, and consciences of young people to the truth.
The Dominican Sisters are known for this charism of devotion to the truth and the priority of contemplation. Numbering over 200 sisters, they live within a monastic framework which offers a balance of prayer, study, community life, and active apostolate. A spirit of joy and fidelity to the Church marks their way of life. Integral to the congregation's identity are devotion to the Eucharist and to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The full white and black habit and a fifteen-decade rosary are worn as a sign of consecration. Applicants should be between the ages of 18-30 and have a high school diploma. Good physical and mental health are required. |
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