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Springfield Dominican Sister M. Aniceta Skube died on July 19, 2016, at Sacred Heart Convent. She was born in Springfield in 1929 and named Catherine Lucille by her parents John and Anna Buedel Skube. She was one of twelve children. She made her profession of vows in 1951 at Sacred Heart Convent, Springfield. Sister M. Aniceta gave the first 29 years of her life as a primary school educator and principal in Chicago, Springfield, Jacksonville, Paris, and Newton, […]

Dr. Thomas Choice, former board chair, takes the helm at Rosary August 1. Following a comprehensive study and months of deliberation by a special committee, the board of directors recommended to the member board—the leadership team of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield—the adoption of a president/principal administrative model at Rosary High School. This was unanimously approved by the member board. The adoption of this model allows for a division of responsibilities in which the president focuses on advancement […]

Join us in praying with and for them July 1-10. The sisters will elect a new prioress general and make important decisions about their life and ministry. Their prayer: “We search for you and long to see your face—the face of compassion and mercy.” On July 1 the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Sienna in Iraq begin General Chapter, a periodic event for all Dominican congregations to discuss the things that matter most: life in community, prayer, […]

845 Years of Loving Service by our 2016 Jubilee Class! Please join us in honoring our sisters who celebrate milestones in their journeys with God. These 16 women have dedicated a total of  845 years in service of God and God’s people. You can see their photos and leave a message for the sisters at our Facebook photo album, Our Sisters Celebrate God’s Faithfulness, or read more in-depth biographies on page 23 of the Catholic Times jubilee issue. […]