Stories about the quiet ways Springfield Dominicans respond to God’s mission for the life of the world
Chicago—What happens when a loved one moves or dies and the family discovers a cache of holy cards, a drawer-full of rosaries, or a box-load of saints’ statues? Well, if they know Sister Ann Vincent Terracina, these items go to her. Everyone who knows, knows she will put the items to good use. Sister Ann […]
Sister Ann Vincent Terracina cultivates Catholic Identity at St. Christina’s Parish Read More »
Dominican Sister Linda Hayes likes to count. She has always been a numbers person and has incorporated her love of numbers by creating blankets and hats for others. The craft she learned as a child continues to offer comfort to others in times of need. “I have weaved, crocheted and knitted for a long time
Sister Linda Hayes knitting and weaving projects help others Read More »
How can one individual respond to the political divisiveness and violence plaquing our country? I found my answer when I stumbled upon the VIOLET PROTEST PROJECT. Opened March 10 – September 5, Phoenix Art Museum, 9500 squares on display with new squares added each week. This project was conceived by Arizona artist Ann Morton, who uses
Violet Protest Project: Sister Linda Hayes Participates in Collaborative Textile Art Read More »
Sister Catherine Mary Currie returned to her alma mater 36 years after graduation and has now been honored for her 14 years of service at the school. Her Rosary High School classmate Debbie Grommes Olson nominated Sister Catherine Mary for the Dominican Alumnae Spirit Award, given in recognition of Sister Catherine Mary’s service to Rosary,
Sister Catherine Mary Currie Honored by Alma Mater Read More »
“You can do so much with a card!” ~ Sister Mary Francella Vyverman, OP Sister Mary Francella has been a pastoral minister for decades. Her experience has taught her how important the littlest gestures are for people who feel isolated and alone. That’s why she encourages you to send cards to your extended family, people
A (Hidden) Ministry Within a Ministry Read More »
This week Father Gerry Kleba, retired pastor of St. Cronan’s Parish, St. Louis, contacted me about his long-ago friend, our Sister Maxine Riker. When I shared the news that Sister Maxine died in 2015, he replied by sharing this story, which we publish with his permission. His friend Charlene, who is central to this story
Sister Maxine Riker: Healer, Preacher, Reconciler Read More »
About the photo: Sister Linda Hayes sews surgical masks at St. Rose Convent in Springfield. You can’t grasp hope “Hope isn’t anything you can grasp,” Sister Kelly said, pausing for a thought then adding “It has to be received.” Then, as she stretched out her hands and looked at them, you could see the insight
Sister Martha Carmody has been a Springfield Dominican Sister since 2000. She taught elementary school students for many years, and still has a heart for children, often welcoming them to activities at Sacred Heart Convent (as above). She is now the life enrichment coordinator at Sacred Heart Convent and frequently works as a receptionist there.
Sister Martha Carmody:
Ministry by Snail Mail Read More »
One of my hidden ministries is working with students from Safe Place, a support group for any Marian Catholic High School students who identify as LBGTQ+ or students who have family members or friends who are LBGTQ+. I was a founding supporter of Safe Place. Nationwide, LBGQT+ teens have the highest rate of suicide attempts
Sister Jean Patrice: Supporting Safe Place for Students Read More »
Finding art everywhere I’ve always been a collector of the odd and beautiful bits of nature: sparking stones, gnarled branches, shells, feathers…. Hopefully that childlike love of the extra-ordinary carries through in the act of creating. I’d call myself a “found artist.” A scripture verse, line of poetry, or beautiful scene inspires me to try
Sister Kristin Crawford’s tapestry of service, prayer, and healing Read More »
I’m happy to know that someone beside me thinks about the value of “Hidden Ministries.” We all know of the role of our retired sisters in this regard. Daily our retired sisters offer the gift of their prayer, suffering, and loneliness to strengthen the efforts of our sisters in active ministry. As we age, we
Sister Michela’s thoughts on Hidden Ministries Read More »
