News 29 - Dominican Sisters of Springfield Illinois

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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World Mission Sunday

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What does Mission Mean to You? Mission can be defined as “the vocation or calling of a religious organization, especially a Christian one, to go out into the world and spread its faith.” The preaching mission of Jesus is just as necessary—and just as inspiring—as it was for the founder of the Order of Preachers

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Sister Mary Dominic Joerger, OP

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Sister Mary Dominic’s ServicesPrivate Mass of Resurrection at Sacred Heart Convent, Monday, Oct. 12; private burial, Calvary Cemetery, Tuesday, Oct. 13. A public memorial mass will be held at Sacred Heart Convent at a later date. In lieu of flowers or visits, donations may be made to the Dominican Sisters Retirement Fund, 1237 W. Monroe

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Sister Margaret Therese
Hebert, OP

25 Comments / Featured, In Memoriam, News / Sister Beth Murphy, OP

Sister Margaret Therese’s ServicesPrivate burial at Roselawn Cemetery, Friday, October 9. A memorial mass will be held at Sacred Heart Convent at a later date. In lieu of flowers or visits, donations may be made to the Dominican Sisters Retirement Fund, 1237 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL, 62704.The Dominican Sisters and family of Sister Margaret

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The Legend of the Holy Rosary

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As legend has it, St. Dominic entered a forest near Toulouse, France, in 1208 to pray to God about the challenges he faced with heretical sects. It’s said that after three days of praying and fasting, St. Dominic had a vision of angels in the sky along side a ball of fire! After the glow

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Why Dominicans Celebrate the Feast of “Our Holy Father Francis of Assisi”

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One of the first things I learned about the culture of my new religious community when I joined the Springfield Dominicans back in the last millennium was that there was some kind of a thing between the Dominicans on the west side of town and the Franciscans on the North End. Put aside the fact

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Nuns on the Bus Make a ‘Stop’ in Springfield, Illinois!

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This year the Nuns on the Bus are taking a virtual tour around the nation focusing on issues specific to each of the communities they visit in a virtual way. You can be a part of the town hall this Friday, October 2, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. R.S.V.P. now to be apart of this event.

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How To Live Like St. Francis of Assisi in 2020

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St. Francis is most well known for his love and understanding of the natural world that surrounds us each day. While life for St. Francis looked vastly different than what we are living through in 2020, there are still many ways we can celebrate his vision of a healthier world. Check out a few ways

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A More Perfect Union

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As the 2020 national election in November draws closer, tensions are rising within our nation. We believe that the Leadership Conference for Women Religious (LCWR) practice of contemplative dialogue, deep listening, and mutual respect are prophetic actions that we can offer right now to work towards creating a more perfect union. Now more than ever,

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Generosity, Serendipity, and the Life
Of Our Friend Leroy Jordan

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Sister Marcelline Koch, standing, assists Sister M. Dominic Joerger while Leroy and Johnetta Jordan share a treasured photo. Thank you! On behalf of all our sisters, and with the gratitude of dozens of coworkers and hundreds of students who will benefit from your generosity to the annual St. Dominic Day appeal, thank you. Surely, it

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Give. Pray. Learn. Share.

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Springfield Dominican Antiracism Team member Doug King enjoys a remote connection with team member Daphne Skretvedt during one of the last in-person team meetings in the fall of 2019. The next team meeting Sept. 11-12, 2020, will be completely virtual. Make the Difference! Join the Springfield Dominican Sisters Antiracism Mission. We’re near the end of

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Saint Rose and the Rostros Concretos of the Marginalized

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Springfield Dominican Sister Rose Miriam Schulte, a member of the congregation’s leadership team, preached this homily during evening prayer at Sacred Heart Convent on Sunday, August 23, the Feast of Dominican lay woman St. Rose of Lima. The Gospel Text: Matthew 16:24-27 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to come after Me,

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How to Plan Your Vote in Sangamon County

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“Ordinary people with extraordinary vision can redeem the soul of America by getting in what I call good trouble, necessary trouble. Voting and participating in the democratic process are key. The vote is the most powerful nonviolent change agent you have in a democratic society. You must use it because it is not guaranteed. You

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