Individualized classes offered for women at any learning level Tutor training November 14 and 18 Springfield, Ill.—Women who want to learn English have a new opportunity to do so through a program offered by the Dominican Sisters of Springfield. “Our first cohort of learners is already in place,” said Sister Katherine O’Connor, OP. “Now we […]
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Sara Wojcicki Jimenez emcees November 7 event Springfield, Ill.— The Springfield Sisters’ Armchair Tour arrives in town on Thursday, Nov. 7 and the public is invited. This unique event, including storytelling and inspiring conversation, is a collaboration among the Ursuline, Franciscan, and Dominican Sisters, who have been transforming generations in Springfield since the arrival of the
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Sister Ann Brummel has loved Catholic education her entire life. After serving in many roles at St. Peter Catholic School and Rosary High School, in Aurora, Ill., she knew the time had come to step away from leadership roles to do something different. “I said when the time came, I wanted to either be an
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Dominicans are called to preach the Gospel in every possible way! Today we highlight the power of social media and the impact it can make. Wishing Happy Birthday to a sister observing a milestone Our own Sister Elise celebrated a special birthday in June of this year when she turned 107! We shared this news
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First and foremost, the Annual Donor Report is the way we are accountable to our donors and express our thanks for their partnership in the mission God has given us. The report is also filled with inspiring stories about the impact of donors’ generous gifts. If you’ve missed it, you might want to check out
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Three groups of Catholic Sisters plan a special event for Springfield, Ill. The Springfield Sisters Armchair Tour is a gift to the city from the Ursulines, Franciscans, and Dominican Sisters who began transforming lives in the city in 1857. Global pioneers The Ursuline Sisters established what would become Ursuline Academy three weeks after a handful
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Enjoy an intimate look at the Dominican Sisters’ magnificent mid-century modern chapel. Springfield, Ill.—After a long hiatus, the Dominican Sisters of Springfield are ready to welcome guests for tours of Sacred Heart Convent Chapel. The convent chapel, completed in 1968, is one of Springfield’s’ most significant examples of mid-century modern architecture, art, and design. The
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Sister Mila Diáz Solano Sisters Mila Diáz Solano and Doris Consuelo Terrel Jiménez will gather in Caleruega, Spain, the birthplace of St. Dominic, to learn from the history of the development of Dominican apostolic life for women. Sisters M. Charmaine Kribs and Doris Consuelo Terrel Jiménez. The event, scheduled Aug. 19–25 and hosted by
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Our preaching mission—bequeathed to us by the founder of the Order of Preachers, St. Dominic—takes on many forms. Especially in this time of technological advance, there are many ways to share the gospel with the world! Searching for a new inspiring podcast? Find our monthly show on F.L.O.W.castlisten.org where you will find various topics that
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Focus on Guatemala, DRC, Philippines, Solomon Islands, a collaborative project of Dominicans Worldwide The annual report of Dominicans for Justice and Peace, published recently, is a window into the global collaborative work of the Order of Preachers. Among the accomplishments of this organization, which serves the Order as the Permanent Delegation to the United Nations,
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The Dominican Sisters of Springfield are one of nineteen congregations of sisters in the Dominican Sisters Conference with a presence in the U.S. Fourteen of these congregations are participants in contemplative discernment and conversation about a future for the Dominican mission in the United States. This is what the 2024 Chapter Statement means by collaborative
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The “listeners” reflect on general chapter Sisters Susan Karina Dickey, left and Sharon Zayac read the responses from chapter participants. JUST Words invited the sisters who served as listeners during General Chapter to talk about their experience. We edited the conversation into a Q&A format to capture their insights. Sister Susan Karina Dickey is vice-president
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Las “escritoras” reflexionan sobre el capítulo general JUST Words invitó a las hermanas que sirvieron como oyentes y, en última instancia, escritoras de la declaración del capítulo general de 2024, a hablar sobre su experiencia. Esta conversación editada captura sus ideas. La hermana Susan Karina Dickey es vicepresidenta de la oficina de integración de la
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A religious community’s general chapter, like the one we just completed in April, is, ultimately, a commitment of the sisters to do their part and do what is needed for others. A chapter also requires prayer, contemplative dialog, and direction-setting for the coming five years. Ultimately it boils down to each sister doing her part
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