These words from the Gospel of John are the model for our lives of preaching and service: we preach the Gospel of Christ’s love wth our words and court actions.
With every domestic ministry we pursue, the Dominican Sisters of Peace strive to follow the exhortation of Christ: “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me” (Matthew 25:35-36).
We invite you to learn more about the many institutions, centers, and programs that embody our central mission to be people of peace.
To preach peace, to build peace, and be a peaceful presence in the world.
A leader in sustainable farming and animal husbandry, this 700-acre beef cattle farm serves the Sisters, community, and local farmers.
Featuring diverse habitats, wildlife, and native flora, as well as chemical-free naturally grown gardens, wetlands, animals: beehives, chickens, llama, and sheep, two turf labyrinths, and a system of walking trails, this 160 acres of greenspace is a place of peace, natural beauty, and spiritual refreshment for harried souls.
Heartland Farm is a Christian community committed to working for the healing and care of the Earth and its inhabitants. Members of the community are committed to exploring and living the principles of community, simple living, nonviolence, justice and peace, and the nurturing of all God’s creation.
Demonstrating practical applications of ecology, this 130-acre farm and education center is a living laboratory based on principles of spirituality, social justice, and environmental protection, while supporting a 210-family Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Project.
A co-educational preschool/kindergarten and an all-girls elementary and middle school. Preschool, Kindergarten, & Elementary School.
An independent, co-educational, ecumenical Catholic school with programs for grades pre-K through 8.
An independent, co-ed, ecumenical Catholic high school.
A women’s five-year Catholic college preparatory high school.
A women’s Catholic college preparatory high school.
A women’s Catholic college preparatory high school.
Martin de Porres Center offers a contemplative and affordable meeting space for spiritual, artistic, and educational programming. The Martin de Porres Center is also home to our community outreach programs designed to build peace in our communities, parishes and families.
Heartland Center provides meals, overnight accommodations, and meeting space for individuals, church organizations, and nonprofit groups who are interested in spiritual enrichment, educational programs, staff development, conferences, and retreats.
The Center offers retreats for women and men, workshops, and presentations to enhance your spiritual life and growth. Retreats are also offered for those in 12-step programs on topics of alcoholism, abuse, and eating issues.
A skilled and personal care facility serving religious and laity.
A licensed health center for vowed and ordained religious.
A licensed health center for individuals needing skilled care or rehabilitation.
An Alzheimer’s special care center.
Martin de Porres Center offers a contemplative and affordable meeting space for spiritual, artistic, and educational programming. The Martin de Porres Center is also home to our community outreach programs designed to build peace in our communities, parishes and families.
A sign of Dominican Sisters of Peace’s commitment to New Orleans, the Peace Center provides outreach and a place of peace and caring for residents surrounding the center. The Peace Center also provides enrichment programs for persons of all ages in the neighborhood.