Sister Paul Mary Janssens is retiring from leadership of the Springfield Dominican Associate Program after eleven years in this community ministry. During Sister Paul Mary’s final commitment ceremony Sister Rebecca Ann Gemma, prioress general, called her a “superb animator” of the associates. Sister Beth Murphy sat down with Sister Paul Mary for a conversation about […]
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Associates and Prioress General Express Gratitude to Program Director Sister Paul Mary Janssens, OP Springfield, Ill.—The Dominican Sisters of Springfield welcomed 28 new associates—and expressed gratitude to Sister Paul Mary Janssens, OP, who is leaving leadership of the program after 11 years of service—during Mass at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel on May 7. Sixteen
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How did Sister Francella Vyverman find her niche at Washington Street Mission? Photography by Aaron Tebrinke. Sister Farancella enjoys a moment with a mission patron. Sister Francella Vyverman traffics in lap robes. It comes with the job of pastoral minister to the sick and elderly of Cathedral Parish, her beat since 2002. On a piercing
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Fun, Faith, and Sister Buddies SPRINGFIELD, ILL.—It is not clear who enjoys the Dominican Sisters’ Faith Camp more—the junior high girls who participate or their grateful parents—but it is time for families to register their daughters for this year’s camp, scheduled July 9-11. Early registration is advised; participation is limited to 25 campers. “It was
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Twelve Dominican Sisters of Springfield are observing profession anniversaries of 75, 60, or 50 years in 2017. We are blessed to call them our sisters and pleased to share with you these synopses of their lives of faithfulness and service. As with much of life, it is when we read between the lines that we
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One of Two Springfield-based Sisters Recognized by Catholic Health Association Springfield Dominican Sister M. Dorothea Sondgeroth, OP, has been named a 2017 recipient of the Catholic Health Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award for her ministry at St. Dominic Health Services, Jackson, Miss. The award is given to a leader in health ministry who has inspired and
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Born 1931 Profession of Vows 1952 Entered Life Eternal 2017 Springfield, Ill.—Springfield Dominican Sister M. Laurentia Fenlon died March 21, 2017 at Sacred Heart Convent in Springfield, IL. She was born in Chicago, Ill. in 1931 to Lawrence J. and Mary Bartley Fenlon and baptized Joan Marie. She made her profession of vows
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Born January 20, 1917 Profession of Vows January 3, 1938 Entered into Eternal Life March 15, 2017 Springfield, Ill.—Springfield Dominican Sister Virginia Dever (Sister John Thomas) died March 15, 2017, at Sacred Heart Convent. She was born in Chicago, Ill., in 1917, to Peter and Anna Murray Dever. She made her profession of vows in
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Springfield, Ill. –Springfield Dominican Sister M. Carmen Cesario died February 6, 2017, at Sacred Heart Convent. She was born in Chicago, Ill., in 1918, and named Grace by her parents, Carmen and Rose Coconate Cesario. She made her profession of vows in 1952 at Sacred Heart Convent. Sister M. Carmen is remembered by many Dominican
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Dominicans Host March 18th Workshop with Leading Girardian Theologian Springfield, Ill.—One of the most sought-after pastoral theologians in the U.S. currently integrating the work of the eminent Catholic philosopher René Girard into his preaching and pastoral ministry will offer a seminar at Sacred Heart Convent on March 18 2017. Here is a secure online registration
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This article by Sister Sharon Zayac, OP, was first published in JUST Words, in 2008. As preachers, the first thing we acknowledge is that we do not heal Earth. We do not have the power, the breadth of knowledge, nor often the will. Earth is actually self-healing, just as she is self-educating, self-nourishing, and self-governing.
Teaching Earth’s Healing Power:
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New book tells the story; Open house, book signing scheduled February 10 Springfield, Ill.—Seven Springfield Dominican Sisters whose stories are told in a new book will sign copies for guests during an event at Sacred Heart Convent February 10. A Sisters’ Love: The Story of the Dominican Sisters at St. Dominic’s follows the lives of
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Springfield Dominican Sister Janice Greenwood died January 4, 2017, at Sacred Heart Convent. She was born in Chicago, Ill., in 1932, to John and Agnes (Meyer) Greenwood. She made her profession of vows in 1951 at Sacred Heart Convent, Springfield, Ill. Sister Janice faithfully served God’s people and her Dominican Sisters for 66 years, first
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A statement from the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Ill. Last fall the State Journal-Register ran a guest column by our Sister Teresa Marron in which she explained that our vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience are “a prophetic witness against the abuse of money, sex, and power.” We find ourselves after a divisive election, with
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Offer Seminar Series at the Start of a New Administration Springfield, Ill.—In response to the inauguration of a new Administration taking office on Jan. 20, the Dominican Sisters of Springfield have recommitted themselves to their vows and to the commitments they made during their General Chapter of 2014. In a statement released today the congregation’s
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