Sr. Marcelline Koch, OP – Iraq delegation: Global Sisters Report Articles
The Global Sisters Report at National Catholic Reporter asked that the Iraq delegation members write a reflection about their experiences to Iraq. Over this month all three articles written by Sr. Marcelline, Sr. Dusty Farnan and Sr. Arlene Flahert were posted online providing a power glimpse of what they saw and felt. Sr. Marcelline’s topic and article was posted today full of photos she took of Iraqi families displaced by the ongoing conflict. Sister Marcelline revealed that Dominican […]
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Springfield Dominican Sisters honoring the end of the Civil War 150 years later
Just in case you missed it… Video: Springfield Dominican Sisters honoring the end of the Civil War On April 9, 1865, General Robert E. Lee surrendered, marking the end of the Civil War. Bells rang out to celebrate the end of the four year conflict. 150 years later ceremonies were held across the U. S. to ring bells at 2:15 p.m., the exact moment the Civil War ended. Dominican Sisters of Springfield, IL sang God Bless […]
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Way of the Cross 2015 on Good Friday
The annual Good Friday Way of the Cross for Peace and Justice will be held today (Good Friday, April 3, 2015) beginning at noon at the Supreme Court Building, 2nd & Capitol Ave. The hour and a half prayerful walk remembers Jesus’ passion and its connection with the sufferings of injustice experienced in God’s people in our world today. Join with others in this ecumenical experience of prayer. The walk is sponsored by Pax Christi Springfield, Hospital Sisters […]
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Hermanas Dancing in Peru
Sisters/Hermanas dancing during the 50 años Jubilee celebration in Peru. Dominicas del Sagrado Corazón Springfield/ #DominicanSisters of Springfield, IL dancing, celebrating 50 years in Peru pic.twitter.com/SsuN4i2yDI — Springfield OP (@springfieldop) April 2, 2015
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New Video! – Coloring Easter Eggs at Sacred Heart Convent
Easter egg coloring at Dominican Sisters of Springfield, IL Sacred Heart Convent for Easter 2015.
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Register Now for Faith Camp 2015!
Register Now for Dominican Faith Camp! Female students entering 6th grade to entering 9th grade, join us for Dominican Faith Camp at Sacred Heart Convent! The event will be held July 12-14, and includes crafts, games and food in a Catholic environment. Meet and pray with the Sisters! Registration fee is $50. Registration and permission forms are below (five forms to complete). Contact Sister Teresa Marron, OP with any questions at 708-207-1874 or srteresa@spdom.org. Forms (Registration Form, Parental […]
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We mourn the loss of two Sisters today
We mourn the loss of our Sister Mary Dominica Brennan who died this afternoon. She was wise and wonderful woman. We mourn the loss of our Sister Ann Catherine Radosevic, ever gracious and gentle, 97 years young. We will miss her! Read the obituaries at Butler Funeral Homes by clicking here.
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