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St. Dominic Hospital celebrates integration of antiracism work into DEI Council

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About the photo: Some members of St. DART at the celebratory event in Jackson, Miss., on April 27, 2023. Events at St. Dominic Hospital, Jackson, Miss., on Thursday, April 27, drew welcome attention to the commitment of members of the St. Dominic’s Antiracism Team (St. DART) and ritualized the integration of their work into the […]

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We do a great job together

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Sister Stella continues her studies in pastoral ministry as she works alongside Sister Kathlyn Mulcahy to welcome and support women in the legal asylum process. Listen as Sister Stella tells us how Bethany House offers support services to young immigrant women. https://springfieldop.org/wp-content/uploads/Spring-Appeal-2023-SSA.mp4 Learn more about their work, or make a gift in support of this

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Dominican Sisters Celebrate 150 years with the people of Jacksonville

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Whether intentionally or not, the opening hymn chosen for Mass at Our Saviour Parish, Jacksonville, Ill., on April 22—a day for celebrating 150 years of the Springfield Dominican Sisters’ mission—was the same one sung 25 years ago when the sisters and the parish celebrated the 125th anniversary of the Dominican Sisters’ founding.  “River of glory,

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Sister M. Elene Hanrahan, OP

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Sister M. Elene’s ServicesVisitation:  4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, 1237 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62704. Visitation begins with a prayer service. Funeral Mass: Funeral Mass: 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, Dominican Father Michael DeTemple, celebrant. Wake and Mass will be

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A Gift of Wonder: Discovering the “worth of each thing”

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By Sister Suzanne Donner, OP  “Teach us to discover the worth of each thing, to be filled with awe and contemplation, to recognize that we are profoundly united with every creature (creation).” Pope Francis—Laudato Si’  What a gift it has been to work in the gardens at Jubilee Farm for the past 18 years! My

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Dominican Sisters 2022 Annual Report

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The Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois 2022 annual report has been added to our website. The Dominican Sisters have been busy working diligently to make a difference in the lives of those we serve across our missions. Click here to view the annual report. Sister Margaret McCormick, left, and Sister Ancilla Caulfield enjoy a favorite

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St. Malachy Parishioners Show up for Retreat

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Sister Denise Glazik, OP, director of the Springfield Dominican vocation office,  organized a Busy Persons Retreat for parishioners at St. Malachy Parish, Rantoul, Ill., and they showed up! About 40 persons participated. The Dominican Sisters are very familiar with the people of St. Malachy, having served there for more than 100 of our 150 years

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Sister Linda Hayes knitting and weaving projects help others

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Dominican Sister Linda Hayes likes to count. She has always been a numbers person and has incorporated her love of numbers by creating blankets and hats for others.  The craft she learned as a child continues to offer comfort to others in times of need. “I have weaved, crocheted and knitted for a long time

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Vocation Discernment Event Scheduled for March 10-12, 2023

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“Even if you are just a little bit curious, you are welcome,” said Sister Denise Glazik about two upcoming opportunities for single Catholic women to explore religious life. The “Come & See” weekend is planned for March 10-12, 2023, at Cor Unum House—a convent nestled into one of Springfield’s friendliest neighborhoods. Single Catholic women ages

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Illinois’ Catholic sisters launch campaign to “Refuse to Use” single-use plastic beverage bottles

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Twenty-three congregations of Catholic sisters serving in Illinois will observe Catholic Sisters Week, March 8-14, with a challenge: do not consume beverages from single-use plastic bottles. “We are taking advantage of the annual observance of Catholic Sisters Week to educate, inform, and act to end plastic waste through a Refuse to Use campaign,” said Sister

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Black History Month: Dominican Sisters Honor Illinois Residents

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Some of the trailblazing men and women of Illinois history are either African American or prominent in the African American story. The Dominican Sisters of Springfield kicked off Black History Month by placing posters throughout Sacred Heart Convent that pay tribute to generations of African Americans. Special thanks to Sister Clare, Molly, and Anne, who

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SHG Begins Search for Next President

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Sacred Heart-Griffin High School is seeking its next president who, inspired by our Dominican values, will lead our school community as we build upon our tradition of academic excellence. Sacred Heart-Griffin is a Catholic, Dominican college preparatory high school that welcomes a diverse population to pursue academic excellence within the Dominican values of study, prayer,

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