Spring Appeal 2024: “No bottled water in my home. Period.”
“No bottled water is allowed in my home.” Jean Ann’s daughter was dumbstruck. She grew up with bottled water in her house. She always drank bottled water. Why, now, was her mother banishing the plastic wrapped case of water she was accustomed to using? WHAT changed? Kate didn’t’ know it yet, but her mother had fallen under the eco influence of the Dominican Sisters. You can learn the rest of Jean Ann’s and Kate’s story in a minute, […]
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Class of 2024 Dominican Associates makes commitment
Dominican Sisters welcome Associate class of 2024 Springfield, Ill. – A commitment ceremony for the 2024 Springfield Dominican Associate class was held in-person at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel on Sunday, May 19, 2024. During the homily of the Mass Father Robert Kelly, OP, chaplain for the Dominican Sisters, thanked the associates for their commitment and reminded them to choose a lifestyle that is rooted in God. “It was Catherine of Sienna, Rose of Lima and Martin DePorres who […]
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Spring Appeal 2024: Reducing our Carbon Footprint
There are various ways to reduce our carbon footprint and at Sacred Heart Convent we are helping the earth with smart choices. Listen as Brad Cox, Matt Pryer and Reggie Britton explain the steps they are taking to help the earth. A gift from you will go a long way to sustain our efforts to use fewer of Earth’s gifts. Donate Here
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Spring Appeal 2024: “Jubilee Farm is Caring for Earth and Caring for you”
Without clean air and water, healthy soil, and a reduction in the consumption of Earth’s gifts, Earth cannot sustain life. That is why our sisters everywhere, in the U.S. and Peru, work to reduce our carbon footprint. Sometimes our efforts don’t seem enough. But without them, change will never come. Help us with a gift that will sustain our efforts to use fewer of Earth’s gifts. Thank you for your generosity and kindness! To donate visit springfieldop.org/mission. Donate […]
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Good Stories: St. Lawrence O’Toole School
Stories from students of the Dominican Sisters Who says laughing isn’t contagious? Whether it’s a small chuckle or a laugh that brings tears to the eyes, the memories of laughter we keep deep in our hearts can last a lifetime. For those who were taught by Dominican Sisters some memories are cherished. Former student Joseph shares a story about Sister Mary Brendan who taught third grade at St. Lawrence O’Toole in Matteson, Illinois during the late 60’s. He […]
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“Together, We Will!”
Dominican Sisters of Springfield set direction for coming years General chapter focuses on interculturality, collaborative Dominican future “For the life of the World” Springfield, Ill.-During a week of prayerful conversation and contemplative deliberation, the Dominican Sisters of Springfield on April 5, 2024, affirmed a chapter statement in which they agreed to respond to the needs of the Church and the world by committing to intercultural living and participative Dominican governance as they look toward the next five years. […]
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New Leadership Team elected, Term begins June 15, 2024
We are pleased to announce that at the conclusion of General Chapter, on Sunday April 7, 2024, these women said yes to our calling them forth for leadership: Sister M. Paul McCaughey Prioress General-elect Sister Joanne Delehanty Vicaress General-elect Sister Elyse Marie Ramirez Second Councilor-elect Sister Kathlyn Mulcahy Third councilor-elect “We come to a time of closing the 2024 General Chapter so a new beginning may emerge. With eyes and hearts open to all that is unfolding, […]
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