Discover the remarkable journey of the Dominican Sisters of Aotearoa New Zealand in this enlightening book by acclaimed author Susannah Grant. Measuring 200 x 240 mm and featuring 328 pages, this paperback edition invites readers to delve into the rich history and transformation of a congregation that significantly impacted education and community service across New Zealand. Grant's meticulous research, including exclusive access to the sisters' archives and numerous oral histories, unveils the dramatic shifts that occurred post-Second Vatican Council. Experience the evolution from a secluded group of teaching nuns to a dynamic community of women dedicated to education, social justice, and spirituality while remaining true to Dominican ideals. This beautifully written narrative offers a unique perspective on the lives of these inspiring women, making it a must-read for those interested in New Zealand's religious history, social change, and women's roles in society. With every page, you will gain insights into their enduring commitment and their pivotal role in transforming lives. Moreover, as a New Zealand owned business located in Auckland, rest assured that your order will be processed promptly with combined shipping available. Enjoy seamless delivery without any unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes, as this product is readily available in NZ.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 200 x 240 mm
Pages: 328
Bind: paperback
Author: Susannah Grant Publisher: Otago University Press
Publication Date: 17-04-2017

The Dominican Sisters of Aotearoa New Zealand The first 10 Dominican sisters arrived in Dunedin in 1871. The congregation expanded rapidly, establishing schools throughout Otago and Southland, and eventually reaching as far north as Auckland. For most of their first century in New Zealand the Dominican sisters were teaching nuns, living in large enclosed convents cut off from the outside world. In the mid-1960s the Second Vatican Council ushered in a period of radical change. The sisters moved out of their convents and into small homes in their local neighbourhoods; out of their schools and into new roles in education, social justice, pastoral care and spirituality. Today they are an ageing congregation that is diminishing in size. Susannah Grant was given full access to the congregation’s rich archives in order to write this book, from the point of view of an ‘outsider’. She has also completed a large number of oral histories with the sisters. In this moving and beautifully written book she chronicles the astonishing transformation of the New Zealand Dominican sisters from a strictly enclosed body of religious teachers to a congregation of religious women who are integrated in the wider community and engaged in a range of active ministries, while still remaining deeply committed to shared Dominican ideals.

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