The Dominican Order (Order of Preachers) was founded in 1206 in France. The first members were, in fact, nuns. They are contemplatives in the cloistered life.
Dominican sisters are distinct from the nuns.
The following is not necessarily a complete list. The country listed is the place of foundation, but they may be present in other countries of the world.
Adrian Dominican Sisters (Congregation of the Most Holy Rosary), USA, 1923.
Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena, Philippines, 1696.
Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt, USA, 1890.
Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne (part of Third Order of St. Dominic) USA, 1900.
Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, USA, 1860.
Dominican Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, Poland, 1861.
Racine Dominican Sisters (Congregation of Sisters of St. Dominic of St. Catherine of Siena), USA, 1862.
Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters (Sinsinawa Dominican Congregation of the Most Holy Rosary of the Order of Preachers), USA, 1847.
Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, USA, 1997.
