Oprah doubted Sisters’ community would come on her show

Friday, October 16th, 2015

On Saturday, October 17 Dominican Sisters of Mary will be part of a “where are they now?” show on Oprah’s OWN Network.

The appeared twice on the Oprah show in 2010.

Then, when their participation first was suggested Oprah was hesitant.

“Do you really think a community like that would be willing to be on my programme?” she asked

Five years later and Oprah isn’t finished with them yet. Read more

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