Saturday June 20 was our gala concert in celebration of ten years of anti-racism work. Mayor James Langfelder was on hand to present us with a proclamation recognizing our efforts. He declared “Springfield Dominican Anti-Racism Team Awareness Day” at the close of the concert, which featured choral music and other performances by representatives of seven […]
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What is the purpose of our life in this world? Why are we here? What is the goal of our work and all our efforts? What need does the earth have of us? It is no longer enough, then, simply to state that we should be concerned for future generations. We need to see that
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“We claim our power to nurture mutual relationships.” “Reconocemos nuestro poder para nutrir relaciones mútuas.” The religious life and community of Dominican Sisters of Springfield, IL is based on mutual relationships. The chapter statement calls the Sisters to explore a deeper sense of mural relationships. At the General Assembly Sisters reviewed a summary of the
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Silver Jubilarians Sister Teresa Marron, OP Hermana Beatriz Vila Alania, OP Hermana Margarita Valentín Contreras Golden Jubilarians Sister Mary Zachary Sergeena, OP Sister Patricia Stark, OP Diamond Jubilarians Sister Regina Marie Bernet, OP Sister Mary Ancilla Caulfield, OP Sister Mary Virginia Derhake, OP Sister Carole Dittrich, OP Sister Maristella Dunlavy, OP Sister Maria Eck, OP
Take a look at this story in the Aurora Beacon News about how the Dominican Literacy Center teaches English to women. There is a great photo of Sister Kathleen Ryan, OP! Read the entire story by clicking here.
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The Global Sisters Report at National Catholic Reporter asked that the Iraq delegation members write a reflection about their experiences to Iraq. Over this month all three articles written by Sr. Marcelline, Sr. Dusty Farnan and Sr. Arlene Flahert were posted online providing a power glimpse of what they saw and felt. Sr. Marcelline’s topic
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Just in case you missed it… Video: Springfield Dominican Sisters honoring the end of the Civil War On April 9, 1865, General Robert E. Lee surrendered, marking the end of the Civil War. Bells rang out to celebrate the end of the four year conflict. 150 years later ceremonies were held across the U.
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Dominican Sisters of Springfield, IL wish you a joyous Easter as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. As he blessed them he parted from them and was taken up to heaven. (Luke 24:51) …and took his seat at the right hand of God. (Mark 16:19)
The annual Good Friday Way of the Cross for Peace and Justice will be held today (Good Friday, April 3, 2015) beginning at noon at the Supreme Court Building, 2nd & Capitol Ave. The hour and a half prayerful walk remembers Jesus’ passion and its connection with the sufferings of injustice experienced in God’s people
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Sisters/Hermanas dancing during the 50 años Jubilee celebration in Peru. Dominicas del Sagrado Corazón Springfield/ #DominicanSisters of Springfield, IL dancing, celebrating 50 years in Peru pic.twitter.com/SsuN4i2yDI — Springfield OP (@springfieldop) April 2, 2015
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Easter egg coloring at Dominican Sisters of Springfield, IL Sacred Heart Convent for Easter 2015.
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Register Now for Dominican Faith Camp! Female students entering 6th grade to entering 9th grade, join us for Dominican Faith Camp at Sacred Heart Convent! The event will be held July 12-14, and includes crafts, games and food in a Catholic environment. Meet and pray with the Sisters! Registration fee is $50. Registration and permission
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We mourn the loss of our Sister Mary Dominica Brennan who died this afternoon. She was wise and wonderful woman. We mourn the loss of our Sister Ann Catherine Radosevic, ever gracious and gentle, 97 years young. We will miss her! Read the obituaries at Butler Funeral Homes by clicking here.
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Motion graphic video infographic about Dominican Sisters of Springfield, IL and 4 Pillars of Dominican Life: Prayer, Study, Community & Preaching. Thank you for sharing your Sister stories for National Catholic Sisters Week!
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See the Livestream recording from the I Have Family in Iraq delegation on March 8, 2015 here: http://www.adriandominicans.org/Publications/IraqDominicanDelegation.aspx The video might not play on some browsers, but Internet Explorer seems to work for many people. Happy National Catholic Sister Week 2015. March 8-14, 2015 is National Catholic Sisters Week (NCSW); keep the conversation going and
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