ADRIAN DOMINICAN SISTER OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY
Adrian Dominican Sister of the Most Holy Rosary – Sister Maria Amata del Rosario, O.P. “To contemplate and give to others the fruit of her contemplation”
Foundress: Mother Camila Madden, O.P.
Place: Adrian, Michigan (Upon arriving in the United States from Regensburg, Bavaria)
Year: 1853 A.D.
Her Charism: Missionary in character, this educated wayfaring daughter of St. Dominic follows his dream of praising, blessing, and preaching. Gifted with extraordinary courage and radiant faith, she believes that she is sent to the world “to contemplate and give to others the fruit of her contemplation.” Impelled by the Gospel and outraged by the injustices of our day, this Sister seeks truth, reverences life, and is a co-creator of Christ’s justice and peace for the poor and afflicted. She gives to others “the fruits of her contemplation” serving as a teacher, doctor, lawyer, healthcare professional, social worker, university president, hospital administrator or religious educator.