Sister Ann Brummel has loved Catholic education her entire life. After serving in many roles at St. Peter Catholic School and Rosary High School, in Aurora, Ill., she knew the time had come to step away from leadership roles to do something different. “I said when the time came, I wanted to either be an […]
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Dominicans are called to preach the Gospel in every possible way! Today we highlight the power of social media and the impact it can make. Wishing Happy Birthday to a sister observing a milestone Our own Sister Elise celebrated a special birthday in June of this year when she turned 107! We shared this news
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First and foremost, the Annual Donor Report is the way we are accountable to our donors and express our thanks for their partnership in the mission God has given us. The report is also filled with inspiring stories about the impact of donors’ generous gifts. If you’ve missed it, you might want to check out
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Sister Mila Diáz Solano Sisters Mila Diáz Solano and Doris Consuelo Terrel Jiménez will gather in Caleruega, Spain, the birthplace of St. Dominic, to learn from the history of the development of Dominican apostolic life for women. Sisters M. Charmaine Kribs and Doris Consuelo Terrel Jiménez. The event, scheduled Aug. 19–25 and hosted by
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Stories from students of the Dominican Sisters Who says laughing isn’t contagious? Whether it’s a small chuckle or a laugh that brings tears to the eyes, the memories of laughter we keep deep in our hearts can last a lifetime. For those who were taught by Dominican Sisters some memories are cherished. Former student Joseph
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The Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois 2023 donor report has been added to our website. The Dominican Sisters have been busy working diligently to make a difference in the lives of those we serve across our missions. Click here to view the donor report.
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Sister Marianne’s ServicesVisitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, 1237 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62704. Visitation will begin with a prayer service. Funeral Mass: 6:30 p.m. on Monday, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, Father Joseph Molloy, celebrant. Wake and Mass will be livestreamed. Burial: 10:00
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Mary of Magdala is the patroness of the Order of Preachers, call the Apostle to the Apostles because she was the first to “go and tell” the Good News of the Resurrection. Here are some ideas to celebrate her feast day, July 23. Read the lectionary readings for her feast. Listen to a preaching by
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Springfield Dominican Sister Katrina Lamkin knew at a young age she wanted to serve as a sister. “A friend and I shared the same idea that we wanted to be sisters. I remember begging my parents to let me go to Sacred Heart Academy to continue my catholic education. It was during my senior year
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As she periodically does, Sister Barbara Ann Bogenschutz shares news about life at Our Lady of the Sioux Church in Oglala, South Dakota, where she is Parish Life Coordinator, through a newsletter to her friends and supporters. At the top of her list most recently was news of an unexpected message from Pope Francis, who
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