Anthony Wilkinson to Lead Rosary into the Future Aurora, Ill.—Rosary High School Governing Board Chairperson Austin Dempsey today announced the appointment of Rosary’s new Head of School, Anthony Wilkinson, who begins his new position July 1, 2018. Mr. Wilkinson has more than 25 years of experience as a leader in education. “In cooperation with Rosary’s […]
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Springfield, Ill.—The Springfield Dominicans’ first-ever online fundraising appeal is going viral and overwhelming the sisters with messages of gratitude. It also demonstrates that religious life is vital to the future of a spiritually grounded and peaceful world, the sisters’ vocation director says. Was one of our Sisters your rock? Is the theme for the
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Happy National Catholic Sisters Week! Student journalists Logan Evans and Max Hartwig made a short film asking Sacred Heart-Griffin students, “What is the difference between a nun and a sister”? Sister Phillip Neri Crawford, OP, Sister Phillip Neri Crawford, OP, Sister Rosemary McGuire, OP, Sister Martha Carmody, OP, Sister Mary Brendan Gibbons, OP, and Sister
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In 2016, during a jubilee year commemorating 800 years since the founding of the Order of Preachers, the Dominican Nuns of the Monastery of Mary the Queen presented the Springfield Dominican Sisters with the gift of a sculpture of St. Dominic. It was a beautiful and appreciated expression of the nuns’ gratitude for the relationship
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July 8-10, 2018 at Sacred Heart Convent, Springfield, Ill. Springfield, Ill.—Registration is now open for the 2018 Dominican Sisters Faith Camp. The popular event has been a meaningful part of girls’ summer adventures for more than a decade. Early registration is advised; participation is limited to 25 campers. Girls starting grades 6 through 9
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There has been some serious conversation about social media among Dominican sisters lately. Should we, or shouldn’t we, shut down our congregational social media accounts for Lent? Ultimately, we’ve decided to keep these channels for communication open, the critical argument being that ceding our place in the media sphere, as modest as it is, would
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Witness and Solidarity: Sister Kathlyn Mulcahy in Honduras The days surrounding the unconstitutional re-inauguration of Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez last month were fraught with danger for anyone who spoke out against the regime or dared to oppose his election. Because of this, religious leaders in the country asked for an interfaith delegation to stand
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“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you’ve imagined. “ ~ Henry David Thoreau If you imagine yourself as a sister, talk to Sister Teresa. To visit us contact Sister Teresa Marron, OP • Phone: (708) 207-1874 • Email: srteresa@spdom.org
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To Join International Emergency Interfaith Delegation Trip coincides with inauguration of contested Honduran president-elect Springfield Dominican Sister Kathlyn Mulcahy will spend a week in Honduras as part of an emergency international interfaith delegation of religious leaders who wish to stand in solidarity with the people of the most violent country in the world and to
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Personal Transformation: The Heart of Systemic Change Transformational, systemic change does not happen overnight. At its core is personal transformation. Society-altering change begins in the human heart and radiates outward. Policy makers create transformational change when they allow their own hearts to change. Leaders who empower others often experience transformation over time. Through personal experience,
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“Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.” Mark 1: 3 As we come this year to celebrate Christmas, we recall the nativity scene of 2014 in the Christian camp in Ankawa- Iraq, which was a tent among the tents of the displaced people who fled ISIS. Now, three years later, many
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2017 Focus: Peace in Colombia At the request of the Master of the Order of Preachers, The Dominican Sisters of Springfield are participating in a new global effort designating Dec. 1-January an annual time for prayer and action for peace in a country where Dominicans minister. This year the focus is on Colombia, where Dominicans
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Giving Tuesday was started as the charitable counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but it’s become so much more. After treating yourself, share the gift of the Dominican charism with others today! This year, we want you to share the love with our sisters and help us reach our goal. Donate now to help
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Funeral Services Prayer & Visitation 4:15-6:15 Tuesday, Nov. 28 Funeral Mass 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28 Morning prayer and Committal 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Nov. 29. Burial follows, Calvary Cemetery All events at Sacred Heart Convent, 1237 W Monroe St, Springfield, IL 62704 Springfield Dominican Sister M. Bernice Curtin died November 26, 2017, at Sacred Heart
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Dominicans Host New Live Drama about First African American Priest Dominicans Host New Live Drama about First African American Priest Springfield, Ill.—Tolton: From Slave to Priest, the live theatrical one-man drama performed by actor Andrae Goodnight and directed by Leonardo Defilippis of Saint Luke Productions, will be presented at Dominican Hall at Sacred Heart-Griffin East
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