Dominican Sister's Artwork for Roman basilica

Dominican Sister’s Artwork for Roman basilica

Tuesday, July 12th, 2016

The only New Zealander selected to produce artwork for the closing ceremony of the 800-year jubilee of the Dominican Order at the Santa Sabina Basilica in Rome in November had not painted a picture until she was 57.

Now 78, Waimate-born Oamaru nun Sr Mary Horn is one of 16 sisters of the order around the globe who have been selected to produce artwork for the finale of events celebrating the order receiving Papal approval. Continue reading

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