Teaching and Preaching at the Motherhouse
Both of these Sisters, Sister Ann Regina Baker, OP and Sister Regina Marie Bernet, OP, are still teaching and preaching once a week to the sisters at the Motherhouse. It is always a full classroom! Great role models! Dominic would be proud!
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Photo: Pope Francis in his Fiat
Sister Philip Neri Crawford, OP captured a close-up photo of Pope Francis in his Fiat as he departed from Little Sisters of the Poor when she was in Washington, DC!
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Sister Mary Sharon Wiertz, OP
Sister Mary Sharon Wiertz, OP passed quietly from this life this afternoon. Her loving presence and gentle manner will be deeply missed. God bless you, Sr. Sharon! Read about her funeral arrangements here. Read some rememberings on Facebook here. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her! ~ CAVA – Chicago Archdiocesan Vocation Association
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Friday Inspiration: The Meaning of Life
Full meaning of life is found in selfless service to others, in sage & respectful use of creation for common good. (from Pope Francis’ speech at the UN General Assembly Friday, September 25, 2015)
Read MoreTWO Springfield Dominicans will see Pope address Congress!
A second Springfield Dominican Sister has received a ticket to attend Pope Francis’ address to Congress on Thursday next week. Sister Dorothea Sondgeroth, OP, ministers at the St. Dominic Health Services Foundation in Jackson, Miss. U.S. Representative, Gregg Harper (R-MS), called her yesterday to offer her the ticket he had planned to give to his wife, who is unable to attend. Sister Dorothea is a native of Peterstown, Ill. Last week Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) extended his invitation […]
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Springfield Dominican Sister to be Sen. Durbin's guest for Pope's address to Congress
Sister Philip Neri Crawford, OP will attend Pope Francis’s address to Congress with Illinois Senator Dick Durbin! Read Steven Spearie’s story by clicking here. Sister Philip Neri Crawford, OP to Attend Pope’s Address to Congress Senator Dick Durbin has selected Sister Philip Neri Crawford as his guest to see the Pope’s address to joint meeting of congress on September 24th. Sister Philip was born and raised in Springfield, attended St. Agnes grade school, and Springfield High School. […]
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Inspiration from Pope Francis
be courageous! ~ Pope Francis from ABC’s “Pope Francis & The People”
Read MoreSister Mary Joseph Weigand, OP
Sister Mary Joseph Weigand, 91, a Dominican Sister of Springfield, died August 15, 2015. She was given the name Helena Marie by her parents Arthur and Clara Duncheon Weigand. Born in Beardstown, Ill., she joined the Springfield Dominicans in 1949. Sister Mary Joseph was a math educator and a pioneer teacher or principal at three Illinois schools. Her first mission was the newly established St. Bernadette Parish School in Evergreen Park. In 1958 she taught math at the […]
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