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July 25 is the feast day of St. Christopher, who, in Catholic popular piety was revered as the patron of travelers. His image was—and perhaps still is—found around the necks of Catholics who have a devotion to him. About the Saint Several months ago, we received the gift of this touching sculpture of St. Christopher—his […]

The feast of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart was May 25. When our sisters moved to Springfield from Jacksonville in 1893, the new convent was named the Convent of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and we became known as the Dominican Sisters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. So you could say

Isabella “Izzy” Farris wasn’t keen on jumping from Sacred Heart-Griffin High School into college, so she made a deal with her parents, Blanca and Steve. They agreed that she could delay college if she filled the bulk of the year with meaningful, life-stretching service. Her first stop was Tanzania, where she gave five months of

(l to r) Sister Rose Miriam Schulte, Sister Marie Michelle Hackett, Sister Mila Díaz Solano, Sister Rebecca Ann Gemma. These sisters have accepted the responsibility of animating for the next five years our congregational response to the General Chapter. Congratulations and thank you for your service! Sister Rebecca Ann Gemma, OP Sister Rose Miriam Schulte,

Greetings for a safe and relaxing Memorial Day weekend!  We remember the intent of the holiday, and call to mind our loved ones in the armed services who have died. May this beautiful prayer bring reflection and peace to your holiday observances. In Times and Places of War Great God of justice and peace,