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Sister Ann shares her love of teaching children

By Website Administrator | September 20, 2024

Sister Ann Brummel has loved Catholic education her entire life. After serving in many roles at St. Peter Catholic School and Rosary High School, in Aurora, Ill., she knew the time had come to step away from leadership roles to do something different.  “I said when the time came, I wanted to either be an usher for the Chicago Cubs or teach preschool. Since I didn’t get the usher position, I get to see the future by teaching […]

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Dominican Sisters Social Media preaches the Gospel

By Website Administrator | August 27, 2024

Dominicans are called to preach the Gospel in every possible way! Today we highlight the power of social media and the impact it can make. Wishing Happy Birthday to a sister observing a milestone Our own Sister Elise celebrated a special birthday in June of this year when she turned 107! We shared this news on our social media outlets and readers responded. This post received more than 1,900 likes and loves and more than 1,000 comments with almost 400 shares. These numbers demonstrate […]

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Donor Report tells inspiring stories

By Website Administrator | August 20, 2024

First and foremost, the Annual Donor Report is the way we are accountable to our donors and express our thanks for their partnership in the mission God has given us. The report is also filled with inspiring stories about the impact of donors’ generous gifts. If you’ve missed it, you might want to check out this story from the 2023 donor report about the parish ministries of Sisters Lori Kirchman and Margaret Schreiber who inspire and support the […]

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Advent Adoration Registration

By Website Administrator | August 14, 2024

Join us for Advent adoration Advent adoration For Dec. 13, 2024 event Name First Last Email Want more information? Please keep me in the loop about other activities. 51332

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Save the Date! Springfield Catholic Sisters Armchair Tour is November 7

By Website Administrator | August 13, 2024

Three groups of Catholic Sisters plan a special event for Springfield, Ill. The Springfield Sisters Armchair Tour is a gift to the city from the Ursulines, Franciscans, and Dominican Sisters who began transforming lives in the city in 1857. Global pioneers The Ursuline Sisters established what would become Ursuline Academy three weeks after a handful of sisters arrived in Springfield from Ireland in 1857, and later opened the first institution of higher learning in the Springfield area. They […]

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Sacred Heart Convent Chapel tour schedule announced

By Website Administrator | August 12, 2024

Enjoy an intimate look at the Dominican Sisters’ magnificent mid-century modern chapel. Springfield, Ill.-After a long hiatus, the Dominican Sisters of Springfield are ready to welcome guests for tours of Sacred Heart Convent Chapel. The convent chapel, completed in 1968, is one of Springfield’s’ most significant examples of mid-century modern architecture, art, and design. The 2024-2025 tour schedule includes five free public events. The first tour is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 13, 2024. During a 2022 […]

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Dominican Sisters of Springfield participate in global Dominican gathering

By Website Administrator | August 12, 2024

Sisters Mila Diáz Solano and Doris Consuelo Terrel Jiménez will gather in Caleruega, Spain, the birthplace of St. Dominic, to learn from the history of the development of Dominican apostolic life for women.   The event, scheduled Aug. 19-25 and hosted by the Dominican Sisters International Confederation (DSIC), will feature presentations by Sisters Barbara Reid, Ana Francisca Vergara, both Dominican, and Sabine Schratz, who will read the signs of our times and reflect on theology and contemplation at […]

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F.L.O.W.cast is inspiring stories

By Website Administrator | August 9, 2024

Our preaching mission-bequeathed to us by the founder of the Order of Preachers, St. Dominic-takes on many forms. Especially in this time of technological advance, there are many ways to share the gospel with the world! Searching for a new inspiring podcast?  Find our monthly show on F.L.O.W.castlisten.org where you will find various topics that promote the common good. Whether you’ve never listened before or are one of our greatest fans, why not check out season three here?  […]

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