Springfield Dominican Sisters: Calling All Saints!
Saints are on my mind. We’ve just passed what I think of as a triduum of holy days: All Hallows Eve, All Saints Day, and all Souls Day. Yesterday we Dominicans celebrated the Feast of Martin DePorres, our Peruvian brother. Today is the feast of the great reformer Charles Borromeo. In our common prayer, this whole week is given over to remembering the deceased sisters and brothers of the Order of Preachers. We are also, incidentally, getting ready […]
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2015 National Vocation Awareness Week
Are you called to take the road less traveled? National Vocation Awareness Week (NVAW) is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promote vocations to ordained ministry and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations. Lean more about us here: https://springfieldop.org/join-us-2/join-us/
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Sr. M. Carolyn Englum
Sister Mary Carolyn Englum, OP, died peacefully this afternoon. The one who filled so many lives with music surely is sharing her perfect pitch with the heavenly choirs now. Rest in peace, our dear sister! Funeral arrangements are as follows: Thursday, October 29, 2015 Gathering: 3:00 pm Visitation: 3:30 pm to 6:15 pm Vigil Service with Preaching: 4:30 pm Dinner: 5:00 pm Mass of Christian Burial: 6:30 pm Reception in Dining Room: following Mass Friday, October 30, […]
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Trick or Treat Street this Sunday
Visit our booth at Southwind Park in Springfield for “Trick or Treat” Street! It is a safe place for children to trick or treat and we will have candy to pass out to children. We will be at our booth (booth #12) from 1PM – 4PM. Look for us in the middle by the pond and say hello! There will be a craft and coloring area for kids and a petting zoo. There will also be a Taekwondo […]
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Teaching and Preaching at the Motherhouse
Both of these Sisters, Sister Ann Regina Baker, OP and Sister Regina Marie Bernet, OP, are still teaching and preaching once a week to the sisters at the Motherhouse. It is always a full classroom! Great role models! Dominic would be proud!
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Photo: Pope Francis in his Fiat
Sister Philip Neri Crawford, OP captured a close-up photo of Pope Francis in his Fiat as he departed from Little Sisters of the Poor when she was in Washington, DC!
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Sister Mary Sharon Wiertz, OP
Sister Mary Sharon Wiertz, OP passed quietly from this life this afternoon. Her loving presence and gentle manner will be deeply missed. God bless you, Sr. Sharon! Read about her funeral arrangements here. Read some rememberings on Facebook here. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her! ~ CAVA – Chicago Archdiocesan Vocation Association
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Friday Inspiration: The Meaning of Life
Full meaning of life is found in selfless service to others, in sage & respectful use of creation for common good. (from Pope Francis’ speech at the UN General Assembly Friday, September 25, 2015)
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