What is the spirit of the global Dominican family?

A statue of St. Dominic is seen outside the Dominican House of Studies in Washington. (CNS/Bob Roller)

A statue of St. Dominic is seen outside the Dominican House of Studies in Washington. (CNS/Bob Roller)

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Clip from "In Good Faith" podcast

Sister Maxine talks to Adrian Dominican Sr. Durstyne Farnan, the United Nations representative for the Dominican Sisters Conference, about what it means to be part of the worldwide "Dominican family." Sisters, nuns, friars, associates and many more embrace the Dominican charism, which is characterized by the search for truth. As preachers, "we are to be about the Gospel, preaching it or teaching it, living it and sharing it with others that we meet," Sister Dusty explains.

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