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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New Video! – Motion Graphic Video Infographic About Dominican Sisters of Springfield, IL
Motion graphic video infographic about Dominican Sisters of Springfield, IL and 4 Pillars of Dominican Life: Prayer, Study, Community & Preaching. Thank you for sharing your Sister stories for National Catholic Sisters Week!
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I Have Family in Iraq delegation video
See the Livestream recording from the I Have Family in Iraq delegation on March 8, 2015 here: http://www.adriandominicans.org/Publications/IraqDominicanDelegation.aspx The video might not play on some browsers, but Internet Explorer seems to work for many people. Happy National Catholic Sister Week 2015. March 8-14, 2015 is National Catholic Sisters Week (NCSW); keep the conversation going and share your reason why you love Dominican Sisters! Facebook Page: facebook.com/springfieldop Twitter: @springfieldop #DominicanSisters #OrderofPreachers Web: springfieldop.org Email: dominicansisters@spdom.org
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Sister M. Lucille Mertes, OP
Sister M. Lucille Mertes, 99, a Dominican Sister of Springfield, died March 10, 2015. She was born in Wenona to Nicholas and Mary Meyer Mertes. After professing her vows as a Springfield Dominicans in 1936, she taught and/or administered at St. Edward School and Our Lady of Grace School in Chicago, St. Joseph in Bradley, and Holy Rosary in Duluth, Minn. In 1968 she was appointed treasurer of the motherhouse, Sacred Heart Convent. From 1993 until she “retired,” […]
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Are you called?
We are joyful women committed to preaching the Gospel through our lives lived in community, our personal and communal prayer, and our varied ministries. The model for our preaching is Jesus, whose mission is “to bring glad tidings to the poor, to proclaim liberty to captives, recovery of sight to the blind, and let the oppressed go free” (Luke 4:18). Contact: Sister Teresa Marron, OP, Vocation Director (708) 207-1874 • srteresa@spdom.org www.springfieldop.org March 8-14, 2015 […]
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Video: I Love Sisters because ____
The Communication Department of Dominican Sisters of Springfield, IL asked our online community to fill in the blank: “I Love Sisters because ____.” or send an encouraging note. Here is a montage of the photos we received. March 8-14, 2015 is National Catholic Sisters Week (NCSW); keep the conversation going and share your reason why you love Dominican Sisters! Facebook Page: facebook.com/springfieldop Twitter: @springfieldop Web: springfieldop.org Email: dominicansisters@spdom.org
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Who are the Dominican Sisters?
Who are the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, IL? We invite you to partner with us in preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ for National Catholic Sisters Week and International Women’s Day. Springfield Dominican Sisters are: Over 200 Women… Ministries in U.S., Peru and around the world… Our charism is rooted in the Four Pillars of Dominican Life: Prayer, Study, Community (Common Life) and Preaching (Ministry) Expressed though our work in: Pastoral Ministries Education Healthcare Environmental Sustainability Consistent Ethic […]
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