Sister Judith Hilbing, prioress at the Dominican Sisters motherhouse, Sacred Heart Convent, Springfield, Ill., shared this story in response to a question to put her regarding her celebration of 60 years of religious profession: What experience have you had that has transformed your understanding of consecrated life? Learn more about Sister Judi and the other […]
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Sister Marilyn Jean celebrates 60 years of religious profession in 2020. Springfield born and raised, Sister Marilyn Jean Runkel, OP, has spent much of her ministerial life in the Springfield Diocese. After teaching elementary and middle school at Aurora and Mendota, Ill., she served as a teacher and principal at St. Mary School in New
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The Australian wildfires began in July 2019 and raged for months. The worst of the fires was not extinguished until early March 2020. The smoke from the fires was visible from space. “It was eerie being there and then in amongst all this ash and black burnt trunks was all this rejuvenation. It gives you
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The largest marine sanctuary is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is not only the largest conservation area in the U.S., it’s one of the largest marine conservation areas in the world. It’s larger than all of America’s national parks combined! This vast region preserves many of Hawaii’s
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About the photo: Mike Garrity, owner of Triple Dog Brewing, standing at his brewery on Jan. 24, 2020. | Credit Rachel Cramer / Yellowstone Public Radio Waste produced by breweries—even small craft beer enterprises—can pose problems for sewer systems and water treatment plants. Because it’s rich in yeast, hops and sugar, brewery waste can throw
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Although the federal government has pulled out of the Paris Climate Accords, it has not stopped cities and governors across our country from doing what they can to address the climate challenge. The U.S. Climate Alliance is a bipartisan coalition of 25 governors committed to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. They are actively
Go Governors and Mayors! Read More »
This is the first in a series of Stories of Hope for the Easter Season prepared by the Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation committee of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield (JPIC). Every story demonstrates a success in meeting one or more of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and provides a glimpse into
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In the midst of quarantine, the Sisters who reside at Sacred Heart Convent, Springfield, Ill., took responsibility for preaching during Holy Week. Here are the words of the preachers. Easter Sunday: Sister Judith Hilbing, OP Preaching on the Gospel of John, chapter 20. We know this Resurrection Story. We know about “that” Day and the
Stand Up Sisters! Holy Week
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Coworkers elected from their respective departments met at the Cor Unum House to work on the final T-shirt design the first week of February. After a couple of hours, a true collaborative result emerged. Co-workers come together at the Cor Unum House to design the new t-shirt. A hallmark of effective workplaces is the demonstrated
Workplace Values Captured in a T-shirt at Sacred Heart Convent Read More »
Never doubt the difference one person can make in the life of a teenager! Listen in as some of Sister Mary Paul’s former colleagues and students tell stories about her impact on their lives. I’m ready to make a gift to the Dominican Sisters
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The Lord is my life’s refuge; of whom should I be afraid? For God will hide me in his shelter in time of trouble, He will conceal me in the cover of his tent. Psalm 27:1,5 Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Dominican
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Sister Martha Carmody has been a Springfield Dominican Sister since 2000. She taught elementary school students for many years, and still has a heart for children, often welcoming them to activities at Sacred Heart Convent (as above). She is now the life enrichment coordinator at Sacred Heart Convent and frequently works as a receptionist there.
Sister Martha Carmody:
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One of my hidden ministries is working with students from Safe Place, a support group for any Marian Catholic High School students who identify as LBGTQ+ or students who have family members or friends who are LBGTQ+. I was a founding supporter of Safe Place. Nationwide, LBGQT+ teens have the highest rate of suicide attempts
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List of cancellations at Sacred Heart Convent updated May 6, 2020. An update from the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois: In keeping with the directives of the State of Illinois Sacred Heart Convent is remaining on lock down protocol through May 31. To increase the likelihood our senior sisters will remain clear of the virus: No
Coronavirus Precautions at
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Don’t miss this beautiful story about Sister Mary Paul McCaughey’s early life. Click image below to watch. Learn more about Sister Mary Paul…
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