In these first few weeks as Associate Director of Ministry services, I’ve been fully immersed learning the SSND mission and charism. In many ways, I feel like I have come home, having had SSND roots since I was little. Growing up, I had the privilege of encountering SSNDs in religious education and having the Sisters as mentors when I was in formation as a Dominican Brother. To appreciate the context of my new role, I need to understand the roots of the province and the department. Doing so requires me to delve into the stories of the Sisters, Associates, and the staff. Slowly but surely, I come to see the bigger picture and the richness of this heritage. The opportunity to help carry on a 186-year-old mission is both an honor and a privilege.
