A religious community’s general chapter, like the one we just completed in April, is, ultimately, a commitment of the sisters to do their part and do what is needed for others. A chapter also requires prayer, contemplative dialog, and direction-setting for the coming five years. Ultimately it boils down to each sister doing her part […]
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The near-assassination of the presumptive Republican nominee for president this weekend is a wake-up call. It is past time for us to do as the president has asked and “lower the temperature” of our political discourse. Be the solution If this seems like a big ask, we have some resources that might help you be
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Sister Patricia’s ServicesVisitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., Thursday, July 18, 2024, Aquinas Center, Sacred Heart Convent, 1237 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62704. Visitation will begin with a prayer service. Funeral Mass: 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel. . Livestream Visitation prayer service and Mass of Christian Burial will livestream from
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Pilgrims expected at 11:30 a.m. July 11. Springfield, Ill.—Organizers for the national Eucharistic Pilgrimage passing through Mr. Lincoln’s hometown on July 11 have said we can expect the pilgrims to arrive at Sacred Heart Convent, the Dominican motherhouse at 1237 W. Monroe St, between 11:30 and Noon that day. To join the pilgrimage at Sacred
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Springfield, Ill.—The Springfield Dominican Sisters’ leadership team, elected last April during general chapter, began a five-year term of service last week after their formal installation during Mass at Sacred Heart Convent here on Saturday, June 15. During a brief, moving ritual, Sister Rebecca Ann Gemma, the outgoing prioress general, formally questioned Sister M. Paul McCaughey,
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Come in Faith. Leave with Hope. In 2022 the United States Council of Catholic Bishops launched a three-year initiative to revitalize Catholic understanding of and appreciate for the Eucharist. In Mid-July, after a series of pilgrimages from all corners of the nation, a representative sample of Catholics will gather in Indianapolis for the Eucharistic
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Creating art is one way our sisters with dementia are keeping their minds active. A program called Opening Minds through Art, offered by the Springfield Art Association, is helping build a bridge across age and cognitive barriers for our elderly sisters. The OMA program was developed at Scripps Gerontology Center, an Ohio Center of Excellence
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Your generosity will have an impact on our ability to be witnesses to another way, a way that can transform our world If you get overwhelmed, as we ourselves do sometimes, with the magnitude of the challenge, how about some comfort food? In the video we shared last week you saw how our kitchen staff
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“No bottled water is allowed in my home.” Jean Ann’s daughter was dumbstruck. She grew up with bottled water in her house. She always drank bottled water. Why, now, was her mother banishing the plastic wrapped case of water she was accustomed to using? WHAT changed? Kate didn’t’ know it yet, but her mother had
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Dominican Sisters welcome Associate class of 2024 Springfield, Ill. — A commitment ceremony for the 2024 Springfield Dominican Associate class was held in-person at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel on Sunday, May 19, 2024. During the homily of the Mass Father Robert Kelly, OP, chaplain for the Dominican Sisters, thanked the associates for their commitment and
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There are various ways to reduce our carbon footprint and at Sacred Heart Convent we are helping the earth with smart choices. Listen as Brad Cox, Matt Pryer and Reggie Britton explain the steps they are taking to help the earth. A gift from you will go a long way to sustain our efforts to
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Without clean air and water, healthy soil, and a reduction in the consumption of Earth’s gifts, Earth cannot sustain life. That is why our sisters everywhere, in the U.S. and Peru, work to reduce our carbon footprint. Sometimes our efforts don’t seem enough. But without them, change will never come. Help us with a gift
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Stories from students of the Dominican Sisters Who says laughing isn’t contagious? Whether it’s a small chuckle or a laugh that brings tears to the eyes, the memories of laughter we keep deep in our hearts can last a lifetime. For those who were taught by Dominican Sisters some memories are cherished. Former student Joseph
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Dominican Sisters of Springfield set direction for coming years General chapter focuses on interculturality, collaborative Dominican future “For the life of the World” Springfield, Ill.—During a week of prayerful conversation and contemplative deliberation, the Dominican Sisters of Springfield on April 5, 2024, affirmed a chapter statement in which they agreed to respond to the needs
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