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The New York Department of Health has issued demands to the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne that could result in fines, loss of operating licenses, or imprisonment if they do not comply, according to an opinion piece by John J. Miller in the Wall Street Journal.

The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne operate a 42-bed complex at Rosary Hill Home in Hawthorne, New York, providing free medical care to people with terminal cancer through private donations. Miller reports that for two years, the department has sent letters to the sisters requiring them to respect the gender identity or expression of patients. These requirements include using preferred pronouns, permitting cross-dressing, allowing males into female restrooms, and allowing sex outside of marriage. The department also directed the sisters to enroll in cultural competency training.

Mother Alphonsa stated that the sisters aim to ensure the dignity and value of their patients' final days by keeping them comfortable and free of pain.