Strong and Courageous Women of Faith (11-11-2026)
15 wonderful faith-sharing women attended the Bring Your Heart, Brunch Mini Retreat on June 3, 2026.
Entrusted with the Light of Compassion Retreat
Slideshow for the “Entrusted with the Light of Compassion” Retreat on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at St. Thomas More Church, St. John’s University.
Entrusted with the Light of Compassion Morning Retreat
Saturday, October 24, 2026
9:30 AM – Noon
St. Thomas More Church at St. John’s University
8000 Utopia Parkway, Jamaica, New York
Music by Alverlis~~Christian Musician
Singing Songs of Compassion and Peace
Speakers/Presenters:
Bishop Paul Sanchez, Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn Diocese
Sister Ave Clark, O.P., Coordinator of Heart to Heart Ministry
Panel of Compassionate Witnesses and Poet
Co-sponsored by:
Vincentian Center for Church and Society,
Rev. Patrick Griffin, C.M.,
Executive Director, St. John’s University
Heart to Heart Ministry – Sisters of St. Dominic
Heart to Heart Friends at Hillbilly Thomists Concert in NYC
Heart to Heart Friends visited St. Vincent Ferrer Church on Saturday, July 25, 2026, to attend a SOLD-OUT show by The Hillbilly Thomists. Proceeds of the show support the friars studying at the Dominican House of Studie. Much fun was had by all!
Bring Your Heart, Brunch Mini Retreat
15 wonderful faith-sharing women attended the Bring Your Heart, Brunch Mini Retreat on June 3, 2026.
Peace and a Love for God’s Creatures: Sister Ave Clark’s Inspiring Story by Kristin Dunn
“Sunshine for 16 years and now Sundance for almost 6 have taught me a lot about being centered in compassion, forgiving in sincere ways, and being oh-so full of joy and hope too. Oh we all should be so grateful for the small moments of life.”
SISTER AVE CLARK, OP
Sister Ave Clark’s story shows how her deep love for animals, especially her two dogs, helped her heal, find joy, and share peace with others. Read the entire blog post at the Saint Francis Institute for Animals.