News 28 - Dominican Sisters of Springfield Illinois

Dominican Month for Peace: War, Repression and Displacement in Ukraine

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In the aftermath of the April 2014 Ukrainian revolution, the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation, and protests by Russian-backed separatist groups, fighting in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of East Ukraine (collectively called the “Donbass”) has been ongoing. Hundreds of citifies and settlements have been captured by Russian-led troops. According to the office […]

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Sister Regina Marie sitting at a table with female inmates

From a Loving Home…to Prison?

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How Did Springfield Dominican Sister Regina Marie Bernet go from being a sheltered child growing up in a loving home on Springfield’s North End to a sign of Living Hope for hundreds of students and families—then wind up in prison? That’s what we’ll explore as we unfold young Marilyn Bernet’s story, from her baptism at

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Dominican Month for Peace: Ukraine

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After three years of demonstrating global Dominican solidarity with our brothers and sisters who are working to bring hope in situations of violence and war, the Dominican Month for Peace has now become a regular part of the annual program of our Dominican Family. We started with a Latin American focus on Colombia in 2017.

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Sisters for the Life of the World

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Image from DCI Teamwork event in Houston, TX in 2019. People who know us well say that we Springfield Dominican Sisters are effective ministers and powerful pray-ers, hospitable and down-to-earth folks. They see us as leaders in places where God’s people are alive and thriving. We have a broad reach across Illinois, the lower 48

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Advent for Grown-ups

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We can all remember the fun holiday traditions from our childhood: opening each day of the Advent calendar to find your piece of candy, lighting the candles on the Advent wreath, and all the excitement of preparing for Christmas. While those traditions are valuable and fun, many of us could benefit from a deeper reflection

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COVID-19 at Our Lady of the Sioux Parish

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This morning, November 20, 2020, Sister Barbara Ann Bogenschutz communicated to us the sad news of the death from COVID-19 of Mr. Paul Little, a parishioner of Sister Barbara’s at Our Lady of the Sioux Parish, Oglala, SD, and a friend to many of our sisters who’ve had the privilege of knowing him. Read a

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Excuse Me? How Do I Know You?

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About the photo: Crucifix in San Damiano Church, courtesy of Dan Frachey. Have you ever been embarrassed by needing to ask this question? Yeah, me too. That’s the phrase that tumbled through my head recently as I looked up from contemplation and saw the crucifix on my wall. Excuse me? How do I know you?

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Sister Mary Melanie Roetker, OP

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Sister M. Melanie’s ServicesPrivate Mass of Resurrection at Sacred Heart Convent, Tuesday, Nov. 17; private burial, Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Wednesday, Nov. 18. A memorial mass will be held at Sacred Heart Convent at a later date. Memorials to honor the memory of Sister M. Melanie may be made to the Dominican Sisters Retirement Fund,

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World Kindness Day 2020

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2020 might be the year we need World Kindness Day the most. World Kindness Day began after the founding of the World Kindness Movement in 1997. The World Kindness Movement was recognized as a non-governmental organization in 2019. The main goal and hope, according to organizers, was to create a unifying global awareness of

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World Day of the Poor 2020

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MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOURTH WORLD DAY OF THE POOR 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 15 November 2020 “Stretch forth your hand to the poor” (Sir 6:7) Age-old wisdom has proposed these words as a sacred rule to be followed in life. Today these words remain as timely as ever. They help us

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All Saints of the Order of Preachers

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All Saints of the Order of Preachers November 7 is the feast day to celebrate all the saints in the Dominican Order of Preachers. In the Sacred Heart Convent Chapel in Springfield, Illinois the Springfield Dominican Sisters’ reredos is made of thousands and thousands of small tiles. The communion of Dominican Saints join Jesus, Our

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Sister Marie André Dougherty, OP

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Sister Marie André’s ServicesPrivate Mass of Resurrection at Sacred Heart Convent, Tuesday, Nov. 3; private burial, Roselawn Cemetery, Wednesday, Nov. 4. A memorial mass will be held at Sacred Heart Convent at a later date. Memorials to honor the memory of Sister Marie André may be made to the Dominican Sisters Retirement Fund, 1237 W.

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Dominican Associate Barbara Collins Finds Hope in Helping Polish Children

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by Barbara Collins, Dominican associate An inspiring story about how one associate lives the Dominican mission to compassionately preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. Now residing in Sacramento, Calif., Barbara served on the Associate Committee, 2005 – 2011, and continues to stay closely involved with the Dominican Sisters of Springfield. As COVID-19 was first being

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Sister M. Sara Koch, OP

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Sister M. Sara’s ServicesPrivate Mass of Resurrection at Sacred Heart Convent, Tuesday, Oct. 20; private burial, Calvary Cemetery, Wednesday, Oct. 21. A memorial mass will be held at Sacred Heart Convent at a later date. In lieu of flowers or visits, memorials to honor the memory of Sister Sara may be made to the Dominican

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Take a “Meet Our Sisters” Tour

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Springfield Dominicans Participated in National Vocation Awareness Event Nov. 1-7 Tucked between expressways and hidden among the bustle and noise of city and suburban life is the powerful, yet often quiet, influence of Catholic sisters. These women have dedicated their lives to serving God and expanding the household of God’s love. Now you can explore

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