1. Who Are the Racine Dominican Associates?

 Associates are single and married women and men from a variety of professional, economic and educational backgrounds.  They reflect society in ethnic heritage and religious traditions.  Associates retain the familiar elements of their lives, but share the spirit and mission of the Racine Dominican community.  They join with other associates and Racine Dominican Sisters to experience and extend the presence of God in the world while continuing to live independent lives, united to the community by their association.

Becoming an associate would enable you to join with others who share your search for a deepened faith and spirituality, to explore the "more" that you seek and to put your beliefs and values into action.

A person seeking to become an associate is sponsored by a vowed member or finally committed associate who acts as a mentor in the process of exploring the mission, charism, life and spirit of the Racine Dominicans.

2. What Are the Expectations of Associates?

A Racine Dominican associate is expected to make a commitment to share in the mission and ministries of the community while retaining her or his own particular lifestyle.  Associates remain financially and legally independent from the congregation.  The relationship between the vowed members and associates is one of mutuality in friendship, prayer, study, concern for truth and justice, and, where possible, collaboration in ministry.

3. What Steps Does One Take to Become an Associate?

Contact the Co-Directors of Associates to arrange a meeting and to share with you a description of the Associate relationship.  You will then be guided through the next phases of the process.  Also check out the website at www.racinedominicans.org

Ss. Karen Vollmer and Ruthanne Reed
262-639-4100
associates@racinedominicans.org