Fourteen Persons Make Commitment as Associates of the Springfield Dominican Sisters
Springfield, Ill. – A commitment ceremony for the 2023 Springfield Dominican Associate class was held in-person at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel on Sunday, May 7, 2023. During the homily of the Mass Father Michael DeTemple, OP, chaplain for the Dominican Sisters, thanked the associates for their commitment and reminded them to trust in Jesus no matter what is going on in life. He shared with them the famous prayer of St. Teresa of Avila: “Let nothing disturb you, […]
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Informed and thoughtful advocacy
Throughout her many decades as a promoter of social justice, Sister Marcelline has advocated for immigration justice that recognizes the complexities of the challenge and focuses on creating a just and humane immigration system that protects U.S. borders and defends the human rights and dignity of the children, women, and men seeking safety in the United States. Watch as Sister Marcelline tells us the impact of donations and how it helps many who are looking for a better […]
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St. Dominic Hospital celebrates integration of antiracism work into DEI Council
About the photo: Some members of St. DART at the celebratory event in Jackson, Miss., on April 27, 2023. Events at St. Dominic Hospital, Jackson, Miss., on Thursday, April 27, drew welcome attention to the commitment of members of the St. Dominic’s Antiracism Team (St. DART) and ritualized the integration of their work into the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council (DEI) at the hospital. During the celebration Springfield Dominican Sister Karina Dickey, St. Dominic’s vice-president for mission integration, […]
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We do a great job together
Sister Stella continues her studies in pastoral ministry as she works alongside Sister Kathlyn Mulcahy to welcome and support women in the legal asylum process. Listen as Sister Stella tells us how Bethany House offers support services to young immigrant women. Learn more about their work, or make a gift in support of this and other Springfield Dominican ministries here. For those who have already given we say thank you for your solidarity and generosity!
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Dominican Sisters Celebrate 150 years with the people of Jacksonville
Whether intentionally or not, the opening hymn chosen for Mass at Our Saviour Parish, Jacksonville, Ill., on April 22-a day for celebrating 150 years of the Springfield Dominican Sisters’ mission-was the same one sung 25 years ago when the sisters and the parish celebrated the 125th anniversary of the Dominican Sisters’ founding. “River of glory, springs of our birth…” the assembly sang as they welcomed a procession of Springfield Dominican Sisters and Associates carrying festive banners and leading […]
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Sister M. Elene Hanrahan, OP
Sister M. Elene’s Services Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, 1237 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62704. Visitation begins with a prayer service. Funeral Mass: Funeral Mass: 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, Dominican Father Michael DeTemple, celebrant. Wake and Mass will be livestreamed. Livestream Links Wake Service and Funeral Mass Springfield Dominican Sister M. Elene Hanrahan died April 24, 2023, at Sacred Heart […]
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A Gift of Wonder: Discovering the “worth of each thing”
By Sister Suzanne Donner, OP “Teach us to discover the worth of each thing, to be filled with awe and contemplation, to recognize that we are profoundly united with every creature (creation).” Pope Francis-Laudato Si’ What a gift it has been to work in the gardens at Jubilee Farm for the past 18 years! My knowledge of gardening when arriving at the farm, was what I had learned from my father while growing up in Crystal Lake, Ill., […]
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A Tribute to Sister Doris Taylor, OP
My aunt and one of my heroes was a Springfield Dominican who spent many years serving the poor in Peru. After she returned to the United States she opened my eyes to the dedication Springfield the sisters had for social justice. Although my aunt is gone, we still are happy to support the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois, and we are glad that they are in our lives. Listen as Becky shares her story: Becky’s aunt was […]
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