Central Illinois, very loosely, was home to the following indigenous peoples. To discover the indigenous people who lived in your area visit Native-land.ca 1. Peoria -peewaareewa (modern pronunciation peewaalia) Part of the loose Illinois Confederation of tribes Spoke a dialect of the Miami-Illinois language, a Central Algonquian language 2. Ochethi Sakowin The Oceti Sakowin Oyate
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Dominican student preachers from Sacred Heart Griffin and Marian Catholic high schools gathered at Sacred Heart Convent recently for a one-day immersion in Dominican life with the goal of sharing their experience with their peers. Nineteen students learned about the rich history of the Springfield Dominicans starting their educational journey with Sister Ann Clennon who
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The Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois 2023 donor 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 donor report.
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Sister Gabriella Luebbers was one of eleven children of Herman and Margaret Luebbers. She was raised on the family farm in Carlyle, Ill. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Carlyle and earned her high school diploma after joining the Dominican Sisters in Springfield, Ill. When she arrived on the doorstep at Sacred Heart Convent
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Registration for the January virtual chapter preparation gatherings PLEASE NOTE: Registration is requested no later than December 31, 2023. Oops! We could not locate your form.
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Sister Carole’s ServicesVisitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, 1237 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62704. Visitation will begin with a prayer service. Funeral Mass: 6:30 p.m. on Monday, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, Dominican Father Michael DeTemple, celebrant. Wake and Mass will be livestreamed. Livestream
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Peek into the lives of these two sisters whose home may be small—but whose impact flows beyond its walls in gentle, deep, and surprisingly global ways. Dawn at the tiny Alton convent. “Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your
