Resurrection happens in the midst of darkness
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. Jn 20:1 Usually, I prefer to focus on the resurrection and all the signs of new life that springtime brings in the northern hemisphere. This year I’m pondering (read “caught in the midst of”) circumstances that lead to resurrection. Resurrection happens in the midst of darkness. While […]
Dominican Sister M. Paul McCaughey travels to Rome—but not for the Conclave
She will arrive in Rome May 4 for Union of International Superiors General Assembly and 10th Dominican Sisters International Confederation Assembly Conclave to elect successor to Pope Francis likely to coincide with her visit. The superiors of Catholic Sisters’ congregations worldwide generally meeting triennially in Rome, and this is the year. For Dominican sisters in leadership, that means two back-to-back gatherings: The assemblies of the Union of International Superiors General (UISG) and the Dominican Sisters International Confederation […]
Dominican Sisters Reflect on Pope Francis’ Life and Legacy
Mourners welcome to pray virtually at the Motherhouse chapel This story was updated at 9:30 am, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Early this morning the United States awoke to the news that Pope Francis died in Rome about 7:30 a.m. at Casa Marta, his residence in Rome. The Dominican Sisters of Springfield, like so many others, have held Pope Francis in prayer since his illness and hospitalization in February. Today they opened a livestream from Sacred Heart Convent Chapel […]
Sister Marie Michelle honored for service at St. Edward School
For giving so much of herself to St. Edward school and for “keeping the Springfield Dominican tradition of educating our children for service and mission,” Sister Marie Michelle Hackett was honored with the “Heart of St. Edward” award by the Chicago parish at their annual Big Red Gala on April 5. In a letter to Sister Marie Michelle, St. Edward pastor, Fr. Dominic Clemente and school principal Sara Lasica thanked her for her service and said they hoped […]
Dominican Sisters Donor Report 2024
The Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois 2024 donor report has been added to our website. The Dominican Sisters have been busy working diligently to make a difference in the lives of those we serve across our missions. Click here to view the donor report.
Celebrating ministry milestones in Peru
The above photo are Sisters Judith Hilbing, Adele Human and Anita Cleary after loading up their vehicle and leaving for the airport. For sixty years the lives of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield have been bound to the lives of the people of Peru. This week several North American sisters travelled to join the sisters in Peru for a celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Peru foundation and the 25th years in the Andean community in Jarpa. […]
Sacred Heart Convent Coworkers Establish Peer Support Group for Persons with Limb Loss
There is life after amputation, and perhaps no better proof-of-concept than Mike Tanner, a part-time receptionist at Sacred Heart Convent. “I rode a motorcycle for eight years with my first amputation,” he said. “Once, all the way to Sturgis, South Dakota.” Mike lost his left leg from complications of diabetes in 2014, and nine years later, his right leg as well. “When I lost my left leg my wife Barb and I went through it completely alone,” he […]
News from Ukraine: ‘Hope does not disappoint’
A letter to the global Dominican Family from a brother in Ukraine Dear sisters, dear brothers, Ukraine is being talked about again, and the subject of war and peace talks has returned to the headlines of the biggest news agencies. This is mainly thanks to the newly inaugurated presidency of Donald Trump who through actions and pronouncements prevents the world from forgetting about Ukraine or Russia. It seems that ending the full-scale invasion of Ukraine that has […]
