With sadness we announce the death of Sister Mary Rene Lawless, OP. Sister Rene passed away late last night at 6:45 p.m. We ask you to pray for her. Sister Rene was one of the pioneers that went to La Oroya, Peru in 1964 and she was a tireless missionary throughout her life. She touched […]
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One Dominican Sister, One First Grader, One Life-changing Relationship An Update on Jesuit Student Billy Menor & His Relationship with Sister Samuella Volk, OP Now he’s studying philosophy and sociology at St. Louis University, but in the spring of 2016 Billy Menor was on a cross-country pilgrimage with only $35 in his pocket. He
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Who was St. Catherine of Siena? From The Love of Christ Impels Us A Short History of St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital and St. Dominic Health Services, Inc. 1946-2000 By Susan Karina Dickey and Josephine Therese Uhll St. Catherine was born in Siena, Italy in 1347. At the age of seven she consecrated her lif to
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Sunday, April 17, 2016 is the 53rd Anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations! Please join our Springfield Dominican Sisters throughout the week to pray for young people who are discerning religious life. Do you know someone you feel has the gifts to be a Sister? Contact our vocation director, Sister Teresa Marron,
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“We celebrate the resurrection story as our way of living, our work in progress. We re-member the mission of Jesus and acknowledge that his transformed vision of a new heaven and a new earth is not yet fulfilled.” ~ Sister Rose Marie Riley, OP Read more of Sister Rose Marie Riley’s Easter Season Preaching: https://springfieldop.org/news/easter-more-to-come/
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Sister Pauletta Overbeck’s Easter Tale At 101 years of age Sister M. Pauletta Overbeck is still preaching the Good News of the Gospel by radiating the joy of Christ’s’ love in her daily actions. In this delightful video she shares an Easter story, gives a “tour” of the old motherhouse where she lived as a
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Today is International World Water Day. International World Water Day is held annually on March 22 as a means of focusing attention on the importance of fresh water and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The United Nations estimates that more than 1 billion people worldwide currently lack access to safe drinking water
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Sisters and staff at Sacred Heart Convent! Click on the image above to see Sister Jean Patrick Ehrhardt, OP and Sister M. Jeanine McGinley, OP talk about their St. Patrick’s Day outfits. See the Periscope video here. Sr. Marilyn Jean Runkel, OP was named an “Honorary Leprechaun” at St
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Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Regina Graham, OP who passed away early this morning. May she enjoy her eternal reward. Well done, good and faithful servant! Arrangements for Sister Regina Graham. All services are at Sacred Heart Convent, 1237 W. Monroe St., Springfield. Gathering 3 p.m. Sunday March 20, 2016 Wake
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It is Primary Day in Illinois! Just in case you missed it, click here to read the State Journal-Register’s article, “Springfield Dominicans suggest prayer before voting” by Steven Spearie. Get your Take it to Prayer: A Spiritual Reflection for Voters here.
Celebrate Pi Day and the last day of National Catholic Sisters week 2016 with our Sister stories! Sister Ann Elizabeth: The joy of inclusiveness Sister M. Clare on doing it Jesus’ way Sister M. Paulette Finds the ‘God Moments’ Meet Rantoul’s “Encourager-in-Chief” Grace Happens.
Today marks the first day of National Catholic Sisters Week and International Women’s Day! Stay tuned for our inspirational stories about Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois that have answered God’s call to serve God’s people in education, health care and various ministries around the United States and Peru.
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For National Leap Day we are leaping back a year to share a video:”Stations of the Cross artwork created from egg-shells“. What are your plans for #NationalLeapDay? Here is the original text from the post: Published on Apr 7, 2014 Stations of the Cross created from egg-shells by Sister Stella Marie for the convent chapel
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MV-1 Van Arrives! Thanks to all who donated to our fall appeal and made the purchase of a new van for our wheel bound sisters possible! The new MV-1 Van arrived on Thursday, February 18, 2016 and Sisters began practicing how to secure the wheelchairs in the vehicle. The van can take two wheelchairs and
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Photo: Sister Maria Eck, OP helps out at Mercy Communities during this year of Mercy! They have a wonderful program! God Bless them for all they do for others!
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