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Culminating three years of English-language classes with a volunteer tutor...

Aurora Dominican Literacy Center to graduate 28 women learners

Lucia Suarez studies with Mary Ann Wagner
AURORA, Ill., May 5, 2021 — Graduation week is May 24-28 at Dominican Literacy Center, 260 Vermont St. in Aurora. At ceremonies from 9:30 to 9:45 a.m., center founder andRead More

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Aurora literacy center to host fundraisers at three pizzerias

Lou Malnati's Aurora
AURORA, Ill., April 30, 2021—Aurora’s Dominican Literacy Center will hold fundraisers at three Lou Malnati’s Pizzerias on Wednesday, May 12. “Raise a Slice for a Good Cause” fundraisers to benefitRead More

The book is now available on Amazon.

Aurora literacy center students chronicled in new book

We are Eagles... book cover
by Marie Lazzara, JJR Marketing CHICAGO, Ill., April 28, 2021 — Maribel, a domestic violence survivor, raised a daughter while cleaning toilets for a living, then years later ran herRead More

“Our tutors and students have made the best of a very difficult situation...”

Pandemic Pivoting: Dominican Literacy Center adapts

Dominican Literacy Center continues during pandemic
AURORA, Ill., Jan. 2, 2021 — “’A’” is for adaptation.” That’s how Dominican Sister Kathleen Ryan, OP, summed up the Dominican Literacy Center’s response to the pandemic. Sr. Ryan, founderRead More

“Our goal was $10,000 and we received $10,300.”

Aurora literacy center exceeds fundraising goal

Dominican Literacy Center
AURORA,  Ill., Dec. 22, 2020 — Aurora’s Dominican Literacy center has exceeded its 2020 GivingTuesday fundraising goal. Sister Kathleen Ryan, center founder and executive director, said “Our goal was $10,000Read More

Area Catholics donate hundreds of gifts for kids of students

Santa pays early visit to Aurora literacy center

Dominican Literacy Center Xmas gifts
AURORA, Ill., Dec.  18, 2020 — Santa paid an early visit to the Dominican Literacy Center in Aurora. Hundreds of toys, games and other gifts have been donated by localRead More

Sr. Ryan said, “Our plan is to start classes on Sept. 10..."

Aurora Dominican Literacy Center to resume English tutoring, citizenship classes in September

DLC Bonnie and Nery
AURORA, Ill., July 30, 2020–After a hiatus since March due to the pandemic, Aurora’s nonprofit Dominican Literacy Center will resume English tutoring and citizenship classes in September. Sister Kathleen Ryan,Read More

Aurora literacy center seeks donations Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday helps Citizenship School
AURORA, Ill., Nov. 26, 2019–Aurora’s Dominican Literacy Center invites donations on Tuesday, Dec. 3, through Giving Tuesday, a national social movement, Center director Sister Kathleen Ryan said tax-exempt donations canRead More

The nonprofit center, sponsored by Dominican Sisters of Springfield, mobilizes female tutors to teach women to read, write and speak English

Aurora Dominican Literacy Center caps 25th anniversary with parade march

Dominican Literacy Center begins parade march.
AURORA, Ill., May 29, 2019 — Everyone loves a parade. Aurora’s Dominican Literacy Center capped a yearlong 25th anniversary celebration with a debut in the Aurora Memorial Day parade MayRead More

Helping 150 immigrant women to learn to read, write and speak English.

Aurora Literacy Center seeks donations on Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday helps Citizenship School
AURORA, Ill., Nov. 15, 2018–Aurora’s Dominican Literacy Center invites donations on Tuesday, Nov. 27, through Giving Tuesday, a national online social movement. Center director Sister Kathleen Ryan, said “Giving TuesdayRead More