On March 14 Pope Francis approved a decree recognizing the heroic virtues of Rose Hawthorne, a convert to the Catholic faith who founded the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne.
We went to the order’s motherhouse to get their reaction to the news that their Foundress is one step closer to being a saint!
See our full report in the video above and you can find the prayer for her canonization here:
Sr. Mary Elizabeth Mooney, OP, entered eternal life on August 26, 2026. Sr. Mary Elizabeth leaves a legacy of educating, uniting, and empowering teachers, children, and parents during her 51 years of dedicated service.
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Knights of Columbus dedicate former Washington Retreat House as new spiritual center in Brookland.
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Collaboration will connect the Vatican garden project with Catholic communities across New York.