Nuns on the Bus Make a ‘Stop’ in Springfield, Illinois!
This year the Nuns on the Bus are taking a virtual tour around the nation focusing on issues specific to each of the communities they visit in a virtual way. You can be a part of the town hall this Friday, October 2, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. R.S.V.P. now to be […]
Read MoreHow To Live Like St. Francis of Assisi in 2020
St. Francis is most well known for his love and understanding of the natural world that surrounds us each day. While life for St. Francis looked vastly different than what we are living through in 2020, there are still many ways we can celebrate his vision of a healthier world. Check […]
Read MoreA More Perfect Union
As the 2020 national election in November draws closer, tensions are rising within our nation. We believe that the Leadership Conference for Women Religious (LCWR) practice of contemplative dialogue, deep listening, and mutual respect are prophetic actions that we can offer right now to work towards creating a more perfect union. […]
Read More
Generosity, Serendipity, and the Life
Of Our Friend Leroy Jordan
Sister Marcelline Koch, standing, assists Sister M. Dominic Joerger while Leroy and Johnetta Jordan share a treasured photo. Thank you! On behalf of all our sisters, and with the gratitude of dozens of coworkers and hundreds of students who will benefit from your generosity to the annual St. Dominic Day appeal, […]
Read MoreGive. Pray. Learn. Share.
Springfield Dominican Antiracism Team member Doug King enjoys a remote connection with team member Daphne Skretvedt during one of the last in-person team meetings in the fall of 2019. The next team meeting Sept. 11-12, 2020, will be completely virtual. Make the Difference! Join the Springfield Dominican Sisters Antiracism Mission. We’re […]
Read MoreSaint Rose and the Rostros Concretos of the Marginalized
Springfield Dominican Sister Rose Miriam Schulte, a member of the congregation’s leadership team, preached this homily during evening prayer at Sacred Heart Convent on Sunday, August 23, the Feast of Dominican lay woman St. Rose of Lima. The Gospel Text: Matthew 16:24-27Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to […]
Read MoreHow to Plan Your Vote in Sangamon County
“Ordinary people with extraordinary vision can redeem the soul of America by getting in what I call good trouble, necessary trouble. Voting and participating in the democratic process are key. The vote is the most powerful nonviolent change agent you have in a democratic society. You must use it because it […]
Read MoreSister M. Jeanine McGinley, OP
Sister M. Jeanine’s Services Private burial at Calvary Cemetery, Thursday, August 20. A memorial mass will be held at Sacred Heart Convent at a later date. In lieu of flowers or visits, donations may be made to the Dominican Sisters Retirement Fund, 1237 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL, 62704.The Dominican Sisters […]
Read MoreSister M. Anton Uthe, OP
Sister M. Anton’s Services Private burial at Calvary Cemetery, Friday, August 21. A memorial mass will be held at Sacred Heart Convent at a later date. In lieu of flowers or visits, donations may be made to the Dominican Sisters Retirement Fund, 1237 W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL, 62704.The Dominican Sisters […]
Read MoreSpringfield Dominican Sisters Confirm Corporate Stance on Migration
Photo: Sisters Judith Hilbing, Elyse Ramirez, Ann Clennon, and Marcelline Koch with SIAN co-chair Veronica Espina during 2017 DACA rally in Springfield, Illinois. Decision made to “affirm current and future ministries and commit to continue education of sisters and associates” on the many complexities of migration policy and the gospel demands […]
Read MoreDreaming. Discerning. Governing. Inspiring.
This essay first appeared in the Springfield State Journal-Register, Sunday, August 9, 2020. Everyone is thinking about John Lewis. You could write about him.” As I was mulling over what to write for this column, a friend crossed my path with this timely suggestion. I’d not thought of that. St. Dominic […]
Read More