The Dominican Secular Institute of Orleans
The Dominican Secular Institute of Orleans is a community of women living the evangelical counsels in the midst of the world. We live in our secular environments and pursue our vocation in daily life. In accordance with the teaching of St Dominic, we strive to proclaim Christ "to everyone, always and in every way, and when it is no longer possible otherwise, even in words". We want our lives to be a clear sign of God's presence in the world to others, but without revealing that we have fully consecrated our lives to God through the vows of chastity, poverty and obedience.
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NEWS
ELECTION OF THE PROVINCIAL MODERATOR AND COUNCIL OF THE POLISH PROVINCE
On 21 February, the perpetually professed members of the Polish Province of the Secular Dominican Institute of Orleans (Poland, Lithuania, Great Britain, Ireland), gathered at the House of the Sisters of the Divine Master in Warsaw, elected a Provincial Moderator who will lead the Community for the next six years. The election was preceded by discussions regarding those capable of taking on responsibility within the Institute. Immediately before the vote, the professed sisters attended Holy Mass celebrated by Fr Tomasz Zamorski, a Dominican, asking for the light of the Holy Spirit in making decisions in accordance with God’s will.
Following a secret ballot, Anna Skotnicka was elected Provincial Superior of the Polish Province. This is her second term of office. The election of five provincial councillors then took place. They are: Renata, Maria, Aleksandra, Barbara and Elżbieta. Immediately after the voting concluded, The Deliberaative Assembly began its deliberations. The members addressed issues vital to the functioning of the Community, which, whilst upholding the traditions of its 80-year history in Poland, now faces the new challenges of the modern age.
We surround those newly elected to ministry with our heartfelt prayers, that they may serve God and the Community with love.
Following a secret ballot, Anna Skotnicka was elected Provincial Superior of the Polish Province. This is her second term of office. The election of five provincial councillors then took place. They are: Renata, Maria, Aleksandra, Barbara and Elżbieta. Immediately after the voting concluded, The Deliberaative Assembly began its deliberations. The members addressed issues vital to the functioning of the Community, which, whilst upholding the traditions of its 80-year history in Poland, now faces the new challenges of the modern age.
We surround those newly elected to ministry with our heartfelt prayers, that they may serve God and the Community with love.