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Education, advocacy, public witness: Illinois religious stand with immigrants

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Among the congregations of Catholic sisters and brothers in Illinois whose members participate in Sisters and Brothers of Immigrants (SBI) is the Domincan Sisters of Springfield, who support this statement of solidarity with immigrants published by SBI on December 19, 2024. STATEMENT OF SOLIDARITY In accord with Catholic Social Teaching, we believe that each person […]

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Sister M. Michaela Collins, OP

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Sister M. Michaela’s ServicesVisitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23, Aquinas Center, Sacred Heart Convent, 1237 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62704. Funeral Mass: 6:30 p.m., Jan. 23, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, Bishop Kevin Vann, presiding, Dominican Father Robert Kelly, concelebrant. Wake and Mass livestreamed at springfieldop.org/livestream/ Burial: Calvary Cemetery, 9:00 a.m.

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Sister M. Gabriella Luebbers, OP

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Sister M. Gabriella Luebbers’ ServicesVisitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., Wed., Jan. 15, Aquinas Center, Sacred Heart Convent, 1237 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62704. Mass of Christian Burial: 6:30 p.m., Wed., Jan. 15, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, Dominican Father Robert Kelly, celebrant. Sister M. Gabriella’s remains will be interred at Calvary Cemetery, Springfield,

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The P.I.E. was a big hit

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A collaborative event sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters of the Roman Union, the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis, and our community, the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Ill., was a big hit in Springfield on Nov. 7, 2024. That night we welcomed more than 160 people for the Springfield Sisters’ Armchair Tour. Friends from all walks

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O, come let us adore Him:
Advent adoration at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel

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In the midst of the holiday rush, give yourself the gift of peace and quiet. You are invited to join the Dominican Sisters for O, Come Let Us Adore Him Advent Adoration, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 19, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, 1237 W. Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62704. This special event will give your

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“Armchair Tour” Panelists Named

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About the photo: Armchair Tour video recording session at Union Station Park, near the 1908 Race Riot monument. From left, T’ena Haile, Robert Blackwell, and Dominican Sister Rosemary McGuire. Collaborative public event hosted by Ursuline, Franciscan, and Dominican Sisters Registration open through Nov. 1. Springfield, Ill.— Panelists have been chosen for the Nov. 7 “Springfield

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“Springfield Sisters’ Armchair Tour” celebrates Sisters’ impact

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Sara Wojcicki Jimenez emcees November 7 event Springfield, Ill.— The Springfield Sisters’ Armchair Tour arrives in town on Thursday, Nov. 7 and the public is invited. This unique event, including storytelling and inspiring conversation, is a collaboration among the Ursuline, Franciscan, and Dominican Sisters, who have been transforming generations in Springfield since the arrival of the

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Save the Date! Springfield Catholic Sisters Armchair Tour is November 7

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Three groups of Catholic Sisters plan a special event for Springfield, Ill. The Springfield Sisters Armchair Tour is a gift to the city from the Ursulines, Franciscans, and Dominican Sisters who began transforming lives in the city in 1857. Global pioneers The Ursuline Sisters established what would become Ursuline Academy three weeks after a handful

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Sacred Heart Convent Chapel tour schedule announced

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Enjoy an intimate look at the Dominican Sisters’ magnificent mid-century modern chapel. Springfield, Ill.—After a long hiatus, the Dominican Sisters of Springfield are ready to welcome guests for tours of Sacred Heart Convent Chapel. The convent chapel, completed in 1968, is one of Springfield’s’ most significant examples of mid-century modern architecture, art, and design. The

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F.L.O.W.cast is inspiring stories

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Our preaching mission—bequeathed to us by the founder of the Order of Preachers, St. Dominic—takes on many forms. Especially in this time of technological advance, there are many ways to share the gospel with the world! Searching for a new inspiring podcast?  Find our monthly show on F.L.O.W.castlisten.org where you will find various topics that

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Our magazine JUST Words is preaching the Gospel

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Our sisters preach in many ways. Our magazine, JUST Words, is one example. Our preaching mission—bequeathed to us by the founder of the Order of Preachers, St. Dominic—takes on many forms. Especially in this time of technological advance, there are many ways to share the gospel with the world! Our magazine, JUST Words, is one great example

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A visual guide to the Dominican Family in the U.S.

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The Dominican Sisters of Springfield are one of nineteen congregations of sisters in the Dominican Sisters Conference with a presence in the U.S. Fourteen of these congregations are participants in contemplative discernment and conversation about a future for the Dominican mission in the United States. This is what the 2024 Chapter Statement means by collaborative

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