Sister Virginia Dever, OP
Born January 20, 1917 Profession of Vows January 3, 1938 Entered into Eternal Life March 15, 2017 Springfield, Ill.—Springfield Dominican Sister Virginia Dever (Sister John Thomas) died March 15, 2017, at Sacred Heart Convent. She was born in Chicago, Ill., in 1917, to Peter and Anna Murray Dever. She made her profession of vows in 1938 at Sacred Heart Convent. Sister Virginia spent her life as an educator, teaching students the length of Illinois from Granite City to […]
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Early-bird discount for Strategies for Reading the Bible
Strategies for Reading the Bible: Peacemaking in a Post-Truth World A Workshop for Engaged Christians by Pastor Paul Nuechterlein (Discipleship Seminars in Mimetic Theory) Saturday, March 18, 2017 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Sacred Heart Convent 1237 W Monroe Street Springfield IL 62704 217-787-0481 Early Bird (Before March 1) $40.00 After March 1 $50.00 Executive Box Lunch from Hy-Vee: $10.00 “There are some thinkers that offer intriguing ideas and proposals, and there is a tiny handful of thinkers that manage […]
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Happy President's Day 2017
Pray that the Spirit will touch the heart of the President and lead him to follow a path of peace. 100 Days of Prayer • Day thirty-two Happy President’s Day 2017!
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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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