Sister M. Veronica Doolin, OP
Sister M. Veronica’s ServicesVisitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024, in Aquinas Center at Sacred Heart Convent, 1237 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62704. Visitation will begin with a prayer service. Mass of Christian Burial: 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, […]
Read MoreDominicans cite their charism for slight rise in vocations
One of the largest congregations of women religious in the United States has seen a recent increase in vocations. While there’s no clear reasoning or data behind the trend, sisters in these two Dominican orders – Dominican Sisters of Peace and Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa – say it’s all because of their charism. Read more […]
Read MoreBuilding relationships that change lives
By Carolyn White While fewer sisters are ministering in classrooms, they haven’t lost their love of accompanying young people on their faith journeys. Here’s a glimpse at how Springfield Dominican sisters and associates are in partnership at the service of young folks, supporting their faith development and encouraging their personal and […]
Read MoreSister Trinita receives lifetime achievement award
Sister Mary Trinita Eddington was recently honored with the 2023 DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award. She was nominated by the nursing staff at St. Dominic Hospital, Jackson, Miss. “We wanted to celebrate her remarkable contributions and leadership over many decades,” said Tracey Smithson, Chief Nursing Officer, St. Dominic Hospital. “Her unwavering commitment […]
Read MoreSpring Appeal 2024: “Thank you! for supporting our environmental efforts”
At Sacred Heart Convent, Sister Norma shares community life with the seven other sisters who live on her floor, some of whom gathered with Sister Norma recently to say thank you and give you a glimpse of their life in community. As this appeal draws to a close, please know that […]
Read MoreSister Kelly awarded scholarship
Sister Kelly Moline was one of the first three persons to receive an award from the David Lichter CPE Scholarship Fund. Established in 2022, the fund provides tuition assistance to Catholic students pursuing CPE units as they continue the healing ministry of Jesus in the name of the Church. The fund […]
Read More2024: A year for general chapter. What’s that?
Please join us in prayer for this important community gathering “General Chapter” is one of those terms Catholic sisters use that makes almost no sense to anyone else. The Dominican Sisters of Springfield’s general chapter is scheduled April 1-7, 2024, but preparations have been underway for about a year. Why is […]
Read MoreThe last word: Insights from Sister Norma’s family
“The thing about Sister Norma is that she is a lot of fun” So says her nephew Matt Grady, a what who lives where. His mother was one of the four Somers sisters: Mary, the oldest, then Therese, Matt’s mom, then Norma and her youngest sister Gerry. The two oldest sisters […]
Read MoreSpring Appeal 2024:
Relationships are at the heart of all we do as Dominican sisters. Sister Georgiana Stubner learned that early, from Sister Norma Somers, who wove a tapestry of kindness and care, first with Sister Georgiana’s mother, and later, in a poignant way, with Sister Georgiana herself. Your gift to the Dominican Sisters […]
Read More“Back then she was Sister Bernarda” – A Christmas tribute to Sister Norma Somers
Joy. Grace. Humility. These are the gifts Sister Norm Somers, aka Sister Bernarda, shares with the world today. Don’t we need more of that? Thank you in advance for your gift to the Dominican Sisters of Springfield. Sister Norma and Sister Beth are grateful for your generosity and your belief in […]
Read MoreSpring Appeal 2024: “Jubilee Farm helps Earth heal”
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 […]
Read MoreSister M. Kristin Rever, OP
Sister M. Kristin’s Service Visitors are welcome. Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in Aquinas Center at Sacred Heart Convent, 1237 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62704. Visitation will begin with a prayer service. Mass of Christian Burial: 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at […]
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