Thanks Be To God
It is Friday! Thanks be to God! What were you thankful for this week?
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Dominican Literacy Center Teaches English To Women
Take a look at this story in the Aurora Beacon News about how the Dominican Literacy Center teaches English to women. There is a great photo of Sister Kathleen Ryan, OP! Read the entire story by clicking here.
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Sr. Marcelline Koch, OP – Iraq delegation: Global Sisters Report Articles
The Global Sisters Report at National Catholic Reporter asked that the Iraq delegation members write a reflection about their experiences to Iraq. Over this month all three articles written by Sr. Marcelline, Sr. Dusty Farnan and Sr. Arlene Flahert were posted online providing a power glimpse of what they saw and felt. Sr. Marcelline’s topic
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Springfield Dominican Sisters honoring the end of the Civil War 150 years later
Just in case you missed it… Video: Springfield Dominican Sisters honoring the end of the Civil War On April 9, 1865, General Robert E. Lee surrendered, marking the end of the Civil War. Bells rang out to celebrate the end of the four year conflict. 150 years later ceremonies were held across the U.
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Easter
Dominican Sisters of Springfield, IL wish you a joyous Easter as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. As he blessed them he parted from them and was taken up to heaven. (Luke 24:51) …and took his seat at the right hand of God. (Mark 16:19)
Way of the Cross 2015 on Good Friday
The annual Good Friday Way of the Cross for Peace and Justice will be held today (Good Friday, April 3, 2015) beginning at noon at the Supreme Court Building, 2nd & Capitol Ave. The hour and a half prayerful walk remembers Jesus’ passion and its connection with the sufferings of injustice experienced in God’s people
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Hermanas Dancing in Peru
Sisters/Hermanas dancing during the 50 años Jubilee celebration in Peru. Dominicas del Sagrado Corazón Springfield/ #DominicanSisters of Springfield, IL dancing, celebrating 50 years in Peru pic.twitter.com/SsuN4i2yDI — Springfield OP (@springfieldop) April 2, 2015
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New Video! – Coloring Easter Eggs at Sacred Heart Convent
Easter egg coloring at Dominican Sisters of Springfield, IL Sacred Heart Convent for Easter 2015.
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Register Now for Faith Camp 2015!
Register Now for Dominican Faith Camp! Female students entering 6th grade to entering 9th grade, join us for Dominican Faith Camp at Sacred Heart Convent! The event will be held July 12-14, and includes crafts, games and food in a Catholic environment. Meet and pray with the Sisters! Registration fee is $50. Registration and permission
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We mourn the loss of two Sisters today
We mourn the loss of our Sister Mary Dominica Brennan who died this afternoon. She was wise and wonderful woman. We mourn the loss of our Sister Ann Catherine Radosevic, ever gracious and gentle, 97 years young. We will miss her! Read the obituaries at Butler Funeral Homes by clicking here.
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New Video! – Motion Graphic Video Infographic About Dominican Sisters of Springfield, IL
Motion graphic video infographic about Dominican Sisters of Springfield, IL and 4 Pillars of Dominican Life: Prayer, Study, Community & Preaching. Thank you for sharing your Sister stories for National Catholic Sisters Week!
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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
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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,
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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
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
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