Two Dominican Sisters and a volunteer will join Dr. Margaret Lombe, a Springfield Dominican Associate, on her annual pilgrimage to Kakuma Refugee Camp in Northwest Kenya, July 3-20, 2026. Sister Anita Cleary, OP, a Springfield Dominican, Sister Helena Im, OP, a member of the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, Calif., and Kathryn Raistrick, an […]
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After nearly 27 years of groundbreaking ministry and outreach at Jubilee Farm, the 164-acre center for ecology and spirituality on Springfield’s west side, the Dominican Sisters announced sale of the land to new stewards. The announcement was made on June 12, 2026, through a statement the Dominican Sisters’ leadership team made to their constituents after
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Sister M. Bride Quinn, OP, was born in 1932 in Newport, County Mayo, Ireland and was baptized Bridget Mary at St. Patrick Church in Newport. She joined the Dominican Sisters of Springfield in 1950 and made her first profession of vows in 1951. After earning a bachelor’s degree in Education from St. Norbert College in
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Services for Sister M. Emmeric Emerick, OPVisitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., Wed., April 29, Aquinas Center, 1237 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62704. Mass: 6:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Convent Chapel Both services livestreamed at springfieldoo.org/livestream Burial: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 30, Calvary Cemetery. Service streamed on Facebook Springfield Dominican Sister M. Emmeric Emerick died at
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A global commission of Dominican sisters, friars, and laity today issued a statement addressing the crisis in Iran. “We urgently appeal to the Iranian authorities to safeguard the lives of all citizens, to respect their dignity, and to take concrete steps to halt further bloodshed,” the statement says. “No political goal can justify the taking
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Photo: Sister Anita Cleary, far right, with Sisters Judith Hilbing (l) and Adele Human, ahead of a trip to Peru, spring 2025. Springfield Dominican Sister Anita Cleary will be among pilgrims traveling to Central America this month in solidarity with women deported from the United States. The group will also mark the 45th anniversary of
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The public is welcome to open the 2025 Season of Creation by celebrating Mass with the Dominican Sisters at Sacred Heart Convent at 9:00 a.m., Monday, Sept. 1. “This day marks the opening of a month long, global, ecumenical celebration of the gifts of God’s Creation,” said Sister Sharon Zayac, OP, who chairs the Springfield
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Sisters celebrate God’s fidelity Three Dominican Sisters of Springfield celebrate profession milestones in 2025. Sister M. Zachary Sergeena celebrates 60 years of profession. Sisters Martha Carmody and Linda Sue Turner observe the 25th anniversary of their profession. Please join us in celebrating and honoring their committment. Leave a remembrance or greeting in the comments on
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Family-friendly public prayer 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 4, Sacred Heart Convent Chapel All are welcome. The Dominican Sisters will welcome guests to join them in honoring and celebrating the life of Pope Francis, who died April 21 at the age of 88 after serving as the successor of St. Peter for twelve years. Family-friendly and
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A letter to the global Dominican Family from a brother in Ukraine Dear sisters, dear brothers, Ukraine is being talked about again, and the subject of war and peace talks has returned to the headlines of the biggest news agencies. This is mainly thanks to the newly inaugurated presidency of Donald Trump who through
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Single Catholic Women Invited to Summer Immersion Experience Dominicans Gather in Chicago in June Single Catholic women ages 18-45 who want to experience religious life and be of service are invited to participate in the Dominican Sisters’ Service Immersion Experience in Chicago. This unique opportunity, scheduled for June 17-21, 2025, allows participants to engage deeply
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Resources for grounded activists. Fear isn’t an option. “Between climate change, global instability, and the general challenges of everyday life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. At Cor Unum, we believe allowing ourselves to be paralyzed with fear isn’t an option.” These words introduce resources curated by the Dominican Sisters who live at Cor Unum House
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Virtual prayer for the six Wednesdays of Lent Springfield, Ill.—Women and men everywhere are invited to join the Dominican Sisters of Springfield for Stay with Me: Lenten Prayer for Disciples. The virtual sessions, scheduled for 7:00 pm Central Time on the Wednesdays of Lent starting March 5, will allow space for participants to attune their
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