The Viatorians’ Testimony: Collaboration for Mission Side-by-Side for 100+ Years
These two Clerics of St. Viator—Brother Michael Gosch and Father Corey Brost—are well known to many of our sisters who’ve worked beside them throughout the years in their roles as educators, vocation ministers, and now, as advocates for the safety, dignity, and well-being of women and men legally seeking asylum in the United States. “We value working with Springfield Dominican Sister Kathlyn Mulcahy,” says Father Corey. “As the executive director of Viator House of Hospitality, I understand well […]
Read MoreSpringfield Dominican Sisters Applaud Accountability to Native Peoples
Last week a list of Native boarding schools affiliated with the Catholic Church was made public by Catholic Truth & Healing, a collaborative group of archivists, historians, concerned Catholics, and tribal members, who compiled and refined this resource to help facilitate access to information for survivors of Native boarding schools, their descendants, and Tribal Nations. As a congregation, the Dominican Sisters of Springfield are deepening their knowledge of the systemic oppression of Indigenous Americans and are keenly interested […]
Read MoreFourteen 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, […]
Read MoreInformed 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 […]
Read MoreSt. 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, […]
Read MoreWe 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!
Read MoreDominican 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 […]
Read MoreSister 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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