Sisters of the Divine Compassion

Compassion Heals a World of Violence...           

Events on Campus ~ Open to the Public

February 6 ~ FREE Employment Networking Support Group Continues   The RDC Center offers assistance with job searching in today's world: resume writing, interviewing techniques, stress management and more. Six Mondays started January 23; join now! For more information and to register, call Pat Sheridan, RDC, at 798-1103.

February 7 ~ FREE movie night!
At 7:00 pm in the Guild Room, we will be showing "The Last Mountain," Official Selection of the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. This film, starring Robert Kennedy, Jr., examines mountaintop coal mining which is destroying the mountains and communities of Appalachia. For more information, contact Sr. Doretta Cornell, RDC, at (914) 798-1244.


February 21 ~ Westchester Holistic Breakfast
WHN is a group of holistically-minded people from all walks of life, gathering to learn more, get to know each other and enjoy an organic breakfast in a beautiful setting.  This month:  Bernadette Bloom presents “
Soul Focused Living.”  8:00 AM to 10:00 AM in the Spirituality Center. $18 Non-members and $15 members.  Information and directions at 914-422-1784 or www.WestchesterHolisticNetwork.org.

February 22 - Ashes
Ashes will be distributed in the Chapel of the Divine Compassion from noon to 12:30.  For info call 914-798-1123.

February 24 ~ Lenten Lunches
Every Friday continuing through March 30th Enjoy a simple meal, a spiritual reading and contemplation for just one hour. Spirituality Center Living Room and Chapel. Noon to 1 PM; Suggested donation $6. For info, call 914-798-1202.

February 27 ~ Praying with Women Who Have Glimpsed the Divine ~ Every Monday through April 2nd A gathering for communal prayer, reflection, faith sharing.  Each week our prayer will focus on the life of an historic or contemporary woman of faith.  Spirituality Center Chapel. 7 to 8:30 PM; cost $15 per week or $60 for series. For info, call 914-798-1202.

March 6 ~ Hispanic Mother Daughter Program
Program to facilitate communication between Hispanic Mothers and Daughters, facilitated by Carmen Muniz Cooper and Kemesis Jorquera.   March 6, 13,20, 27, April 3, 17.  To register or for more information, call Carmen 693- 4521

March 10 ~ Friendly Gathering
A perennial favorite! This year our event, which features a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner, along with lilting Irish music, honors “Peace Outside Campus, the Lindsey M. Bonistall Foundation.” For tickets, information or inclusion in the journal, call Pat Sheridan, RDC, at 798-1103.

March 11 ~  Ground for Hope-Westchester: Mobilizing Interfaith Action for the Earth
Networking, workshops and resources to help religious groups launch environmental efforts.  Sunday, March 11, 2:00-6:00 p.m. Spellman Hall, Iona College, 715 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY.  Organized by GreenFaith; co-sponsored by the Sisters of Divine Compassion.
Information on schedule and workshops. Questions?  Contact revfharper@greenfaith.org.

March 25 ~ Preston Alumnae Reunion
Come for 10:00 AM Mass followed by a noon gathering and luncheon at Preston High School in Bronx, NY. For more information, contact Margaret Damo at mdamo@prestonhs.org

April 14 ~ Good Counsel College/College of White Plains Annual Reunion
Mass at 11:00 in the Chapel of the Divine Compassion honoring the 50th anniversary class of 1962 and the 60th anniversary class of 1952, followed by a luncheon in the Convent Mapleton Rooms. For information, call (914) 798-1286.

April 26, 2012 ~ 90th Anniversary Celebration ~ Wall of Fame Gala

Celebrating 90 years of educating confident women, compassionate leaders. Mass and induction with cocktail reception to follow at Mapleton at Good Counsel. Call Christine Hughes at 914-949-0178 ext. 20.  

Every Sunday ~ Liturgy
Join us regularly for Sunday Mass at 11:30 AM in the Chapel of the Divine Compassion. Contact Sr. Corita Clarke for information 914-798-1206.