1. Strategic Plan 2010-2014 The Prioress and General Council of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois engaged in a comprehensive strategic planning process in October 2010. Included was the development of a Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Core Value Statements and an Operational Plan encompassing the Chapter Ordinations of 2009.

2. T HE FOLLOWING ARE THE C RITICAL I SSUES IDENTIFIED AS HAVING THE GREATEST STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE TO THE LIFE AND MISSION OF THE D OMINICAN S ISTERS OF S PRINGFIELD FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS :

3. Strategic Goals and Strategies R IGHT R ELATIONSHIP G OAL 9: Promote right relationship based on the Gospel values of respect and mutuality. Strategies: 9.1 Stand with those who suffer the misuse of power in our Church. 9.2 Promote inclusivity in liturgical language and ministry. 9.3 Respond to injustice in nonviolent, prayerful, and reconciliatory ways. 9.4 Continue to commit ourselves to the ongoing challenge of becoming an anti- racist Congregation. 9.5 Engage in intentional conversations between and among Peruvian and U.S. Sisters to move us all toward greater unity.

4. Operational Plan (for leadership) R IGHT R ELATIONSHIP 2011 – 2014 OPERATIONAL PLAN Goal 9: Promote right relationship based on the Gospel values of respect and mutuality. Strategy 9.4: Continue to commit ourselves to the ongoing challenge of becoming an anti-racist Congregation. Objective: 2011 2012 2013 2014 Responsibility Resources Status 9.4.A. Continually ask ourselves how we are accountable to persons of color. X X X X SDART Justice Office Members Leadership SDART In- process 9.4.B. Support persons of color in the anti-racism initiatives they propose. X X X X SDART Leadership Members SDART Justice Office In- process 9.4.C. Encourage presence among minority groups in ministry placement. X X X X Leadership Members In- process 9.4.D. Practice the anti-racism power analysis. X X X X Leadership SDART Members SDART Justice Office In- process

5. Congregational Goals related to Anti-Racism Efforts: SRA will track the Congregational Activities. SKA will add them into the Strategic Plan as needed. The team will be given updates. Clarifications and questions will serve as an educational vehicle for SDART. A time for an overview will be scheduled into a team meeting on an annual basis and provide an opportunity to incorporate an analysis.