Sister Dorothy Margaret Dawes

Dorothy and I were great friends and sojourners in the Intensive Journal Workshops, both of us being journal pioneers of Dialogue House, New York in the 70s till recently: Life Context, Depth Contact, Life Study. She did "Dominic" as her Journal Trustee and I did Oscar Wilde, William James, and Charles Darwin. We both gave those workshops and attended all of founder/depth psychologist, Ira Progoff led.
"You live YOUR life and I'll Live MINE!" she once proclaimed....and as Jackie Gleason...

Sr. Luke taught me chemistry long ago and as Sr. Dorothy she was spiritual moderator of the Dominican College Alumnae board of directors where St Paul's words she selected guided us through tough times. I am ever grateful for her leading others to our loving God. Keeping one another in prayer.

I met Sister Dottie around 1974, when I was a student at a community college in Orlando. She was assigned to the school as a campus minister at the same time I was spiraling into a serious mental illness.
Sister Dottie took me under her wings (yes, angel wings) and eventually invited me to live with her at the Newman Center for Campus Ministry where she also taught a scripture class.
She held up a lantern of faith and love when all I could see was despair. She told me over and over to...

Sister Dorothy was Sister Luke when we met at Southeastern in Hammond in the Sixties. She conducted a Baby Bible class which was my sons' first religious instruction. She was instrumental in some efforts we were making in the Civil Rights Movement, including riding the Ferris wheel in her full Dominican habit with two students, one an African American, at the Tangipoha Parish Fair. We also participated in the interfaith ordination service of an Episcopal priest. I benefited greatly from two...

My life experiences would be pail in comparison without the richness and support she brought to me, our family, plus her local and global community. To me, she redefined humanitarianism, advocacy, impathy, compassion and spiritual wisdom. She was there in challenging times within my life, offering her support, positivity and guidance. I feel she revealed her personal and philosophical views through her actions and presence, rooted in social equality, fairness and stewardship, among many...

With loving memories of a dear friend and mentor. My years at D.C. were made even more special because of Sr. Dottie's presence and for years after we continued our friendship. She was so wise and so kind. I will always treasure her memory.

To all the Dominican community,
You have all my sympathies on the recent death of Sister Dorothy Dawes. I well remember her from her visit to Ireland in 1994 for the 350th anniversary of the foundation of the Dominican convent in Galway and all her enthusiasm for the Dominican story. I also remember her graciousness to me in January 1996 when I was in New Orleans for a few weeks.
I know that the Lord and all the Dominicans are giving her a right royal welcome in the heavenly...

You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort the family and friends during this time of sorrow Psalms 119: 76

My prayers are with you, Mary. I remember how Sister Dottie always impressed me. I'm sure you will miss her. RIP. Annette Sonnier Scott, LA