Springfield Dominican Sister M. Cecilianne Duello died on Tues., Feb. 2. 2016. She was born in Alton, Ill., in 1940 and named Mary Ann, the eldest for four children born to Clement and Helen (Mass) Duello. She took the name M. Cecilianne when she made her profession of vows in 1960 at Sacred Heart Convent, […]
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The new JUST Words is here! Vol. 16 No. 1 (winter 2015-2016) We hope you enjoy this issue filled with exciting changes & wonderful news! Click here or on the picture above to view. Inside this issue: Learning In Our Schools | p. 3 Relationship and Community Organizing | p. 8 How Disciples Learn |
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“We had a wonderful group of women for our ‘Come and See.’ Good conversation, great questions, deep prayer, and lots of laughter! Thank you, God”! – Sr. Teresa Marron, OP, Vocation Director
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Springfield Dominican Sisters Marcelline Koch and Beth Murphy were among the crowd at the Illinois Statehouse today, calling for new revenue for a just budget that preserves funding for social services that are critical for the well-being of Illinois citizens who need everything from skilled care to legal assistance, child care to a college education.
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March 3-5 Event Open to Public Do you want to understand the historical roots of racism in the U.S? Have you ever wondered how racism affects people of color and white people, or what is the difference between personal prejudice and structural racism? You can learn all of this and more by participating in “Analyzing
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Here are five must-read posts that we picked up in our Twitter feed about love, humility, mercy and the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Do you know what love is? Read about what Pope Francis said in his homily today. https://t.co/Nh3rrCR4ai — Angela (@Angela_CSFN) January 8, 2016 Ilia Delio explores compassion, love, suffering, and the humility
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Today, the first anniversary of the I Have Family In Iraq 2015 Delegation, this beautiful artwork was blessed and installed at Sacred Heart Convent in Springfield, Ill. It carries with it a prayer for peace in Iraq and a commitment to solidarity with our Iraqi Dominican Sisters and Brothers and the people they serve. The
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2015 was an amazing year for the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois! Two of our Sisters saw Pope Francis address Congress in the fall. Early this year Sister Marcelline Koch traveled to Iraq to stand in solidarity with the Iraqi Dominican Sisters and bear witness to one of the world’s most pressing humanitarian disasters
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Enjoy this moment from the procession on Christmas Day: Sister Pauletta and Sister Kelly place baby Jesus in the manger as Sister Rebecca Ann sings “O Holy Night.” Sister Pauletta is 100 years old and Sister Kelly is our newest novice. Sr. Pauletta (age100) & Sr. Kelly (#Novice) place baby Jesus in the manger as
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Aidan was 3 yrs old. Christmas time at the mall he was intent on a train giving rides to children. His mother was with him carrying his baby brother. They were shopping together. A friendly boy on the train reached to help Aidan aboard. Away he went. Mother looking another way did not see the
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Merry Christmas from Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois! What a joyful season it has been. It was a unique week before Christmas when we received a Popemoji care package from Aleteia/Pope Is Hope, making the season even more festive. We had a lot of visitors, performers and parties to make the season bright. Music Clip:
Read about the most recent ministries of the Springfield, Illinois Dominican Sisters in the fall 2015 issue of JUST Words by clicking here. Click to launch the full edition in a new window Online Publishing from YUDU
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Our Anti-racism teams meets four times a year to continue the work of dismantling racism in ourselves and in our institutions. This song and dance is a ritual at the end of every meeting, when we celebrate the birthdays of our members and rejoice in the challenging and meaningful purpose of our gathering. Enjoy! Video
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On Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 7:00 PM the combined choirs of Laurel United Methodist Church and Christ the King Catholic Church will be singing with an orchestra. You are invited to attend A Christmas Concert: Carols of the Season in the chapel located inside Scared Heart Convent. Parking and the concert are free to
Sister M. Alverna Hollis, OP died peacefully this morning in the Motherhouse at Sacred Heart Convnet. May she rest in peace and enjoy her eternal reward. Please remember Sister Alverna in your prayers. Thursday, December 3rd 3:00 Gathering 3:30-6:15 Visitation 4:30 Vigil Service with Preaching 5:00 Dinner 6:30 Funeral Mass followed by reception in dining
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