We are Dominican Sisters whose charism of preaching flows from our contemplation, study, and community life. We are more than 520 Sisters and over 500 Associates who live and minister in over 50 Dioceses within and outside the U.S. We also serve in Honduras, Nigeria, and Peru. We are committed to greater involvement in the global community, simplicity of life, and itinerancy. Our diverse ministries include education, health care, social work, spiritual direction, parish-based ministries among others. We serve in universities and colleges, high schools, elementary schools, literacy centers, ecology and spiritual outreach centers, parishes, prisons and more. We work to create environments of peace by promoting non-violence, unity in diversity, reconciliation, and justice through solidarity, especially for women and children.