I Have Family in Iraq delegation video
See the Livestream recording from the I Have Family in Iraq delegation on March 8, 2015 here: http://www.adriandominicans.org/Publications/IraqDominicanDelegation.aspx The video might not play on some browsers, but Internet Explorer seems to work for many people. Happy National Catholic Sister Week 2015. March 8-14, 2015 is National Catholic Sisters Week (NCSW); keep the conversation going and share your reason why you love Dominican Sisters! Facebook Page: facebook.com/springfieldop Twitter: @springfieldop #DominicanSisters #OrderofPreachers Web: springfieldop.org Email: dominicansisters@spdom.org
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Sister M. Lucille Mertes, OP
Sister M. Lucille Mertes, 99, a Dominican Sister of Springfield, died March 10, 2015. She was born in Wenona to Nicholas and Mary Meyer Mertes. After professing her vows as a Springfield Dominicans in 1936, she taught and/or administered at St. Edward School and Our Lady of Grace School in Chicago, St. Joseph in Bradley, and Holy Rosary in Duluth, Minn. In 1968 she was appointed treasurer of the motherhouse, Sacred Heart Convent. From 1993 until she “retired,” […]
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Are you called?
We are joyful women committed to preaching the Gospel through our lives lived in community, our personal and communal prayer, and our varied ministries. The model for our preaching is Jesus, whose mission is “to bring glad tidings to the poor, to proclaim liberty to captives, recovery of sight to the blind, and let the oppressed go free” (Luke 4:18). Contact: Sister Teresa Marron, OP, Vocation Director (708) 207-1874 • srteresa@spdom.org www.springfieldop.org March 8-14, 2015 […]
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Video: I Love Sisters because ____
The Communication Department of Dominican Sisters of Springfield, IL asked our online community to fill in the blank: “I Love Sisters because ____.” or send an encouraging note. Here is a montage of the photos we received. March 8-14, 2015 is National Catholic Sisters Week (NCSW); keep the conversation going and share your reason why you love Dominican Sisters! Facebook Page: facebook.com/springfieldop Twitter: @springfieldop Web: springfieldop.org Email: dominicansisters@spdom.org
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Who are the Dominican Sisters?
Who are the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, IL? We invite you to partner with us in preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ for National Catholic Sisters Week and International Women’s Day. Springfield Dominican Sisters are: Over 200 Women… Ministries in U.S., Peru and around the world… Our charism is rooted in the Four Pillars of Dominican Life: Prayer, Study, Community (Common Life) and Preaching (Ministry) Expressed though our work in: Pastoral Ministries Education Healthcare Environmental Sustainability Consistent Ethic […]
Read MoreJUST Words Winter 2015
It’s here! Read JUST Words Winter 2015 Vol 15 No 1 In this issue of JUST Words: Day of Reflection with Sister Megan McElroy Mission Advancement Sowing Seeds of Wellness at Jubilee Farm, and More! Publisher Software from YUDU
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Ash Wednesday Inspirational Quotes
“Pro Jesus!” ~ Sr. Ann Regina Baker, OP Sister Bernice Juip, OP reminds us: “Don’t put on a gloomy face when you get the ashes!” “Cuaresma, nuestra oportunidad para profundizar en el Sagrado Misterio.” ~ Hermana Mila Díaz Solano, OP (Lent, our opportunity to go deeper into the Sacred Mystery.) “Lent – remembering to live life graciously, that is, with grace.” ~ Sr. Marcelline Koch, OP
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Happy Valentine’s Day from Springfield Dominicans!
Visit Jubilee Farm! Jubilee Farm is located just 3.8 miles west of Veteran’s Parkway in Springfield, IL at: 6760 Old Jacksonville Road, New Berlin, IL 62670 Directions: http://jubileefarm.info/directions/
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