In October 2010, the Dominican Leadership Conference and the Federation of Dominican Sisters USA merge into the Dominican Sisters Conference (DSC), a collaborative vehicle for both leadership and members of 17 congregations. The Dominican Sisters Conference unites the sisters and associates of U.S. Dominican Congregations in their mission to preach the Gospel of Jesus, standing as a clear voice for truth, justice, and peace. The DSC works closely with other Dominican groups, especially Dominican Sisters International (DSI), the Dominican Justice Promoters, and the United Nations Dominican NGO.