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Pope Leo: Building Bridges of Hope and Healing in the Church

By Sister Barbara Blesse, OP Do you recall where you were the day Pope Leo XIV was elected? A citizen of the United States and Peru, Augustinian friar Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, born in Dolton, Ill., was chosen by the College of Cardinals May 8, 2025, to succeed Pope Francis. The shock and joy of […]

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Sister Teresa Marron honored with named scholarship

Sister Teresa Marron returned to her home parish for a class reunion in August and was pleasantly surprised to learn the school established a scholarship fund in her name: The Sister Teresa Marron St. Malachy Scholarship Fund will support the financial needs of St. Malachy students for years to come. Additionally, on August 23, the

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Welcoming women to religious life: New vocations team takes up the challenge

  Springfield, Ill.—The Dominican Sisters of Springfield are pleased to announce a newly appointed ministry team to welcome those discerning a call to Catholic sisterhood, consecrated religious life.  Sister Mary Jo Sobieck, OP, assumes the role of Minister of Vocation Animation and Sister Denise Glazik, OP, serves as Minister of Vocation Accompaniment.  Most recently Sister

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Tiempo de la Creación: un tiempo de celebración, conversión y compromiso juntos

Esta historia apareció por primera vez en el sitio web de la Confederación Internacional de Hermanas Dominicas.   Celebrar el Tiempo de la Creación es algo relativamente nuevo para nosotros los católicos. Aunque otras tradiciones cristianas han estado celebrando esta temporada desde 2008, no fue hasta 2019 que el Papa Francisco anunció que nos uniríamos

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Season of Creation: time of celebration, conversion, and commitment together

This story first appeared on the Dominican Sisters International Confederation website. Celebrating the Season of Creation is relatively new to us Catholics. Though other Christian traditions have been celebrating this Season since 2008, it was not until 2019 that Pope Francis announced that we would join them. Its origin actually dates back to 1998 when Ecumenical

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Blanket warmers provide comfort to our sisters

“My aunt would LOVE a warm blanket,” said Paula Tapocik Lantz, a frequent visitor at Sacred Heart Convent. Her aunt is Sister Anitia Tapocik, and Paula’s frequent visits mean she is quite aware of how chilled Sister Anita feels. Perhaps you, too, know an older person—or are one yourself—who feels the cold more acutely for

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Earth-friendly food choices

Adopting Simple Lifestyles By focusing on ingredients with minimal environmental impact, farmed/fished responsibly, and embracing a wider variety of crops to improve soil health, including different grains, produce, and nuts are ways to align your eating habits with conservation values in making conscious choices about the food you consume, considering its environmental impact.  Below are

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Join Catholic Sisters nationwide in prayer for a more just and compassionate world

Springfield, Ill.— The Dominican Sisters of Springfield will participate in a national movement of prayer, fasting, and advocacy for a more just and compassionate world on Wednesday, July 23. Everyone is welcome to join them. The Dominicans are joining Catholic sisters from around the nation. Each congregation has selected a day to participate in this

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Daphne Skretvedt honored for work with United Nations

Daphne Skretvedt , a Dominican Associate since 2002, was recently crowned “queen” at a party of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNCHR) in Geneva, Switzerland on Friday June 20, 2025. Alejandro Henning, the Director of Human Resources during Daphne’s tenure, graciously combined the annual retirement party with a reunion of those UN field workers 

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