Peruvian Dance Lesson
This morning Sisters were given an impromptu dance lesson by Hermana Nérida Guardamino Pajuelo, OP of Perú.
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Care of Creation Quote: Laudato Si: 2
We have forgotten that we ourselves are dust of the earth (Genesis 2:7); our very bodies are made up of her elements, we breathe her air and we receive life and refreshment from her waters. – Pope Francis, Laudato Si: 2
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Winter Solstice Celebration at Jubilee Farm
Come join us for the Winter Solstice Celebration Dec.21 at Jubilee Farm! Read more about it here!
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800 years old? Lookin' pretty good!
Dominican Sisters of Springfield, IL celebrates 800 years of Dominican Life in the Order of Preaches! Click here to view the opening of the Order of Preachers’ 800th Jubilee Celebration on November 07, 2015 at 4:30 PM. More Dominican Order celebrations held by Dominican Sisters across the county can be found here.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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TWO Springfield Dominicans will see Pope address Congress!
A second Springfield Dominican Sister has received a ticket to attend Pope Francis’ address to Congress on Thursday next week. Sister Dorothea Sondgeroth, OP, ministers at the St. Dominic Health Services Foundation in Jackson, Miss. U.S. Representative, Gregg Harper (R-MS), called her yesterday to offer her the ticket he had planned to give to his
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Springfield Dominican Sister to be Sen. Durbin's guest for Pope's address to Congress
Sister Philip Neri Crawford, OP will attend Pope Francis’s address to Congress with Illinois Senator Dick Durbin! Read Steven Spearie’s story by clicking here. Sister Philip Neri Crawford, OP to Attend Pope’s Address to Congress Senator Dick Durbin has selected Sister Philip Neri Crawford as his guest to see the Pope’s address to joint
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Inspiration from Pope Francis
be courageous! ~ Pope Francis from ABC’s “Pope Francis & The People”
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