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BROTHERS AND SISTERS, GO FORTH! Remember the beauty of your first call. Jesus continues to call you today with the same full love and untamed grace. GO FORTH! There is always more to do, to encounter, to be grateful for, to be astonished by.  Begin and end with the joy of prayer—the marrow of consecrated

Springfield Dominican Sister M. Rosalima Blough died January 15, 2017, at Sacred Heart Convent. She was born in Peoria, Ill., in 1917, and named Alice Virginia by her parents, Earl Blaine and Anna Catherine Ely Blough. She made her profession of vows in 1937 at Sacred Heart Convent. Sister M. Rosalima ministered as an elementary

 Read what Springfield Dominican Sisters are doing for people on the move in this winter issue JUST Words. People on the Move: Iraqi Sister Habiba Binham, OP | p. 8 Standing Rock | p. 13 House of Hospitality | p. 10 Click to launch the full edition in a new window, or click on the

A statement from the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Ill. Last fall the State Journal-Register ran a guest column by our Sister Teresa Marron in which she explained that our vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience are “a prophetic witness against the abuse of money, sex, and power.” We find ourselves after a divisive election, with

Sister Doris Taylor, OP died as the Community gathered for the New Year’s Eve “Blessing Prayer of Graces and Promises.” Sister Doris was added to the list of those who passed during this year of 2016. Sister Doris ( M. Leona) Taylor, OP Springfield Dominican Sister Doris Taylor died December 31, 2016, at Sacred Heart

Springfield, Ill.—Springfield Dominican Sister Mary Rose Schleeper died December 30, 2016, at Sacred Heart Convent. She was born in Grafton, Ill., in 1920, to Henry and Rose Etta (Breden) Schleeper and named Mildred Louise. She made her profession of vows in 1945 at Sacred Heart Convent, Springfield. Sister M. Rose served 24 years as an

Sister Kathleen Anne Tait, OP, the Director of Mission Advancement, talks about the Christmas tree decorated with laminated ornaments that contain the special intentions for our Partners in Mission.