Sister Mary Rose Schleeper, OP, 1920-2016
Springfield, Ill.—Springfield Dominican Sister Mary Rose Schleeper died December 30, 2016, at Sacred Heart Convent. She was born in Grafton, Ill., in 1920, to Henry and Rose Etta (Breden) Schleeper and named Mildred Louise. She made her profession of vows in 1945 at Sacred Heart Convent, Springfield. Sister M. Rose served 24 years as an elementary teacher in Richmond, Mich., E. St. Louis, and Odell, Ill., before joining her sisters in mission in Latin America. She served lovingly […]
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Dominican Sisters of Springfield, IL Cooks' Prepare Meals for The Matthew Project
The food service staff at Sacred Heart Convent is proud to make some warm meals for homeless children in The Matthew Project. The Dominican Sisters of Springfield, IL have sponsored the children of The Matthew Project with meals for several years. This particular year, the gift of the food is needed more than ever. The Matthew Project was founded by Ann Libri to provide tutoring, school supplies, food, financial literacy, clothing and life skills training to homeless children […]
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Christmas Tree for Partners in Mission
Sister Kathleen Anne Tait, OP, the Director of Mission Advancement, talks about the Christmas tree decorated with laminated ornaments that contain the special intentions for our Partners in Mission.
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Giving Tuesday 2016
On this Giving Tuesday, we invite you to give whatever you can to the retirement fund for the Springfield Dominican Sisters in thanksgiving for their lifetime of service! THANK YOU! You can contribute directly, here. Thank you for your donation.
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Sister Patricia Seelbach, OP and Sister Jean Michael Constantine, OP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Patricia and Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Jean Michael. May they both rest in peace. Sister Patricia Seelbach, OP died at 3:40 p.m. Monday, November 28, 2016. Sister Jean Michael Constantine, OP passed away this Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 3:15 a.m. SISTER PATRICIA SEELBACH, OP Welcome Gathering/Visitation in SHC Chapel at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30 Dinner at 5:15 p.m. Office […]
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Dominican Sisters Decorate Christmas Window in Downtown Springfield, Illinois
Here are a few photos of our Christmas window located in the west bay window of the Illinois Building, 607 E. Adams St. near the corner of 6th St. and Adams St.
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Happy Thanksgiving from the Springfeidl Dominican Sisters
Happy Thanksgiving 2016 from Dominican Sisters of Springfield, IL!
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T.H.I.N.K. before you post
Before and after you watch, play, read, create, post: T.H.I.N.K. T= Is it True? H= Is it Helpful? I= It is Inspiring? N= Is it Necessary? K= Is it Kind? Thank you to the Communicators for Women Religious group (CWR) for sharing this great advice.
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