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 […]
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“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
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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
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Pray to guide our leaders that they respect the rights of those they represent. 100 Days of Prayer: Day twelve The next edition of 100 Days of Prayer from the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange was recently distributed. Get your 100 Days of Prayer calendar here for February 1, 2017 through February 14, 2017.
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Pray that we hold elected leaders accountable to protect our vulnerable communities. 100 Days of Prayer: Day six The next edition of 100 Days of Prayer from the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange will be distributed on Wednesday, January 25, 2017.
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Springfield Dominican Sisters are sharing an amazing resource from The Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange called 100 Days of Prayer. The calendar will be updated parallel to the new administration’s first 100 days. The next edition of 100 Days of Prayer will be distributed on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Each prayer inspires the tone
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Springfield Dominican Sister M. Rosalima Blough died January 15, 2017, at Sacred Heart Convent. She was born in Peoria, Ill., in 1917, and named Alice Virginia by her parents, Earl Blaine and Anna Catherine Ely Blough. She made her profession of vows in 1937 at Sacred Heart Convent. Sister M. Rosalima ministered as an elementary
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Read what Springfield Dominican Sisters are doing for people on the move in this winter issue JUST Words. People on the Move: Iraqi Sister Habiba Binham, OP | p. 8 Standing Rock | p. 13 House of Hospitality | p. 10 Click to launch the full edition in a new window, or click on the
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Enjoy this excerpt from Living a Balanced Life with Sister Joan Sorge, OP. In this segment, Sister Joan shares a holistic living approach to life and shares a passage from How big is your God? by Paul Coutinho, SJ. See the complete version of Living a Balanced Life with Sister Joan Sorge, OP on our
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New book tells the story; Open house, book signing scheduled February 10 Springfield, Ill.—Seven Springfield Dominican Sisters whose stories are told in a new book will sign copies for guests during an event at Sacred Heart Convent February 10. A Sisters’ Love: The Story of the Dominican Sisters at St. Dominic’s follows the lives of
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Springfield Dominican Sister Janice Greenwood died January 4, 2017, at Sacred Heart Convent. She was born in Chicago, Ill., in 1932, to John and Agnes (Meyer) Greenwood. She made her profession of vows in 1951 at Sacred Heart Convent, Springfield, Ill. Sister Janice faithfully served God’s people and her Dominican Sisters for 66 years, first
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A statement from the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Ill. Last fall the State Journal-Register ran a guest column by our Sister Teresa Marron in which she explained that our vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience are “a prophetic witness against the abuse of money, sex, and power.” We find ourselves after a divisive election, with
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Offer Seminar Series at the Start of a New Administration Springfield, Ill.—In response to the inauguration of a new Administration taking office on Jan. 20, the Dominican Sisters of Springfield have recommitted themselves to their vows and to the commitments they made during their General Chapter of 2014. In a statement released today the congregation’s
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Sister Doris Taylor, OP died as the Community gathered for the New Year’s Eve “Blessing Prayer of Graces and Promises.” Sister Doris was added to the list of those who passed during this year of 2016. Sister Doris ( M. Leona) Taylor, OP Springfield Dominican Sister Doris Taylor died December 31, 2016, at Sacred Heart
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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
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