Sister M. Carmen Cesario, OP
Springfield, Ill. –Springfield Dominican Sister M. Carmen Cesario died February 6, 2017, at Sacred Heart Convent. She was born in Chicago, Ill., in 1918, and named Grace by her parents, Carmen and Rose Coconate Cesario. She made her profession of vows in 1952 at Sacred Heart Convent. Sister M. Carmen is remembered by many Dominican sisters and priests as well as Viatorian priests and brothers as a gracious hostess and wonderful cook and baker. Her gifts were appreciated […]
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Strategies for Reading the Bible: Peacemaking in a Post-Truth World
Dominicans Host March 18th Workshop with Leading Girardian Theologian Springfield, Ill.—One of the most sought-after pastoral theologians in the U.S. currently integrating the work of the eminent Catholic philosopher René Girard into his preaching and pastoral ministry will offer a seminar at Sacred Heart Convent on March 18 2017. Here is a secure online registration form. Paul Neuchterlein, a Lutheran pastor and Girard scholar, will help engaged Christians grow in their ability to pray with the Bible and […]
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World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life 2017
Sister Teresa Marron, OP asks why Springfield Dominican Sisters love religious life for World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life. Sisters in order of appearance: Sister Teresa Marron, OP Sister Margaret Therese Hebert, OP Sister Suzanne Donner, OP Sister Kathlyn Mulcahy, OP Sister Paul Mary Janssens, OP Sister Marilyn Jean Runkel, OP Sister Mary Albrecht, OP Sister Regina Marie Bernet, OP Sister Mary Karla Fritz, OP Sister Pauletta Overbeck, OP Visit us! Contact Sister Teresa Marron, OP […]
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Sister Sharon Shares Pope Francis' Message on Climate
“Right now (Pope) Francis is in the spotlight, speaking persistently and consistently about our responsibility as humans, and that we must begin to make better social, economic, and political decisions that affirm creation’s dignity and allows the whole of creation to flourish.” ~ Sister Sharon Zayac, OP, Director of Jubilee Farm from Moral Compass: Responding to the Climate Challenge, Wednesday, February 1, 2017
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Pray for Vocations
BROTHERS AND SISTERS, GO FORTH! Remember the beauty of your first call. Jesus continues to call you today with the same full love and untamed grace. GO FORTH! There is always more to do, to encounter, to be grateful for, to be astonished by. Begin and end with the joy of prayer—the marrow of consecrated life. GO FORTH! Each of us has a role to play in the Church. Witness and sow well each day, and look to […]
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100 Days of Prayer: Day Twelve
Pray to guide our leaders that they respect the rights of those they represent. 100 Days of Prayer: Day twelve The next edition of 100 Days of Prayer from the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange was recently distributed. Get your 100 Days of Prayer calendar here for February 1, 2017 through February 14, 2017.
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Day Six of 100 Days of Prayer
Pray that we hold elected leaders accountable to protect our vulnerable communities. 100 Days of Prayer: Day six The next edition of 100 Days of Prayer from the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange will be distributed on Wednesday, January 25, 2017.
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100 Days of Prayer
Springfield Dominican Sisters are sharing an amazing resource from The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange called 100 Days of Prayer. The calendar will be updated parallel to the new administration’s first 100 days. The next edition of 100 Days of Prayer will be distributed on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Each prayer inspires the tone of unity and inclusivity. Prayers like “We pray we all join together to abolish racism, sexism and extremism,” offer support to the most […]
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