Addressing the Devastation of Climate Change?
The Dominican Sisters and Associates Have a Plan for that. The Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Ill., took Pope Francis up on his climate change challenge. They have just approved the first of a series of plans that they and their associates will put into action through 2023. The plan has three goals: Recognize and interrupt economic injustices that harm Earth. Live more simply and consume less. Approach care for Earth through the lens of faith in a loving […]
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Jubilee Farm Honored
with Gold Level Award for Sustainability Leadership
Springfield, Ill.-For their leadership in integrating sustainable practices at Jubilee Farm, the Dominican Sisters were honored with a Gold Level certificate from Sustainable Springfield. This grass roots organization promotes and inspires sustainable solutions by local governments, the business community, and Springfield area citizens. Sister Rose Marie Riley, director of Jubilee Farm and Sister Sharon Zayac, a pioneer founder, received the award during an event at Maldaner’s restaurant in Springfield on Wednesday, Sept. 7. “It was heartwarming to see […]
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Celebrate the Season of Creation Sept 1-Oct 4
The Season of Creation is the annual Christian celebration to listen and respond together to the cry of Creation: the ecumenical family around the world unites to pray and protect our common home. The Season “Celebration” begins on 1 September, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and ends on 4 October, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology beloved by many Christian denominations. This year we will unite around […]
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New Video: Dominican Family Opens the Springfield Dominican’s 150th Anniversary Year with Festive Liturgy
The Dominican Sisters of Springfield opened their anniversary celebration with a festive liturgy on the 149th anniversary of their founding. On Friday, August 19, the sisters were joined for the celebration by the Dominican Nuns of the Monastery of Mary the Queen, members of the Dominican Laity, Dominican Associates, and the local ordinary, Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. The livestream recording of the Mass is available here. During his homily Bishop Paprocki […]
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Dominican Sisters Launch Second Season of F.L.O.W.cast
Graduates of Dominican high schools demonstrate the value of the High School Preaching Conference. “The whole point of being a Dominican preacher is to be the light for others.” “Every encounter we have is an opportunity to connect with another child of God.” “All things according to God’s Will.” This is just a small sample of the wisdom shared with listeners during the inaugural episode of season two of the Springfield Dominican Sisters’ podcast. Called F.L.O.W.cast, the […]
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A legacy of giving: Charles L. Routt
If it hadn’t been for Charles Routt, there might not be any Springfield Dominicans. Time and again, he came to the community’s aid. Like the sisters, Routt was a Kentuckian by birth. His family moved to the Jacksonville area in 1834 when Routt was nine years old. They belonged to the Christian Church, now known as the Disciples of Christ, but Routt became Catholic in 1840. The sisters arrived in Jacksonville in 1873 and a few years later […]
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Sister M. Raymunda Troeckler, OP
Sister M. Raymunda’s Services Visitors are welcome; masks and social distancing required. Visitation: 4:00-5:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 16, Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, 1237 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62704. Visitation begins with a prayer service. Funeral Mass: 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 16, Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, Dominican Father Michael DeTemple, celebrant. Burial: 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 17, Roselawn Memorial Park, Springfield, Ill. Livestream Links Please check back Monday for livestream links Wake Service […]
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“Deeply Dramatic”—Dominicans in Krakow Welcome Ukrainian Refugees
Father Andrzej carries a mattress to an apartment for refugee families. Each family has its own kitchen, bathroom, and washing machine. All maintenance costs are covered by the Dominicans. by Fr. Andrzej Mońka, OP. This article originally appeared in the Summer 2022 issue of JUSTWords. View online copy here. It was obvious to us from the beginning that we wanted to help people who were forced to flee their own country because of the war. Since then we […]
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