Sister Mary Martina Finn, OP
Sister M. Martina’s Services Visitation: 4:00 p.m.—6:15 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, at Aquinas Center, Sacred Heart Convent, 1237 W. Monroe St. in Springfield. The visitation begins with a prayer service. Funeral Mass: 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, Father Richard Chiola, celebrant. Morning Prayer, Remembering, and Final […]
Read MoreWhat can you do today to end systemic racism?
Sister Marcelline Koch, OP, during the January 2019 Associate Candidate session, “Catholic Social Teaching” examining the parts of Luke 4:18 in detail. “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the […]
Read MoreFrank Ramirez: Bearer of the Flame
Frank Ramirez, seen here with his sister, Springfield Dominican Sister Elyse Marie Ramirez, converted what could have been a one-time Giving Tuesday donation into monthly gift. “It’s a time in my life when I can start to give back,” he explained. Frank, a retired employee of Public Works for the city […]
Read MoreNancy Armstrong: Legacy of Gratitude
Estate planning is one important way to help shape future generations and continue the legacy of your personal values. As Nancy Armstrong, an associate of the Dominican Sisters, anticipates getting older and reaching her final goal of eternal life, she thinks about the legacy she wants to leave her children. “I […]
Read MoreNew Associate Judy Babb-Troxell Brings Dog Therapy to Sacred Heart Convent
Judy Babb-Troxell just made her commitment as a Dominican Associate the first week of May. This morning she visited the sisters inside Sacred Heart Convent for a little dog-therapy with her golden retriever, Haddie Grace Troxell. Haddie Grace took part in her first Mass and then visited the sisters in their […]
Read MoreA Prayer for Memorial Day
Greetings for a safe and relaxing Memorial Day weekend! We remember the intent of the holiday, and call to mind our loved ones in the armed services who have died. May this beautiful prayer bring reflection and peace to your holiday observances. In Times and Places of War Great God of […]
Read MoreCelebrating God’s Fidelity
Every year about this time we honor and celebrate with our sisters who observe milestone profession anniversaries of 25, 50, 60—and yes, sometimes even 75 years of consecrated life. This year we celebrate with eight of our sisters celebrating 50 or 60 year anniversaries. 60 year jubilarians Sister Agnes Ann Pisel, […]
Read MoreDominican Sisters Welcome Associate Class of 2019
Sixteen Illinoisans Promise CollaborationWith the Dominican Preaching Mission Springfield, Ill.—Sixteen Illinois residents made formal commitment as associates of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield during a ceremony at Sacred Heart Convent on May 5, 2019. Use the tabs below to learn more about the new associates. Chatham Chicago Crete Frankfort Jacksonville Lincoln […]
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Meet the teen on a mission
to save her peers from phone addiction
Zeta, in green, “on the set” at Sacred Heart Convent with her production team (l to r) Jack Gaffney, Elizabeth Moose, Brady Sharpe and (hidden from view), Mikaila Salvo and Addy Frey. Zeta Lambert feels teens should spend less time staring at their phones and more time interacting with real people. […]
Read MoreConnie Lind: Sisters Make a Difference
Imagine the challenge for a thirteen-year-old: Connie Hannagan arrived at Sacred Heart Academy decades ago, floundering under a burden of family difficulties that sent her to boarding school. Sister Maria Eck provided the firm foundation she needed to thrive. Fifty years later, Connie Hannagan-Lind arrived in Springfield looking for the teacher […]
Read MoreSister Mary Alan Russell, OP
Sister Mary Alan’s Services Visitors are welcome. Visitation: 4:00 p.m.—6:15 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2019, at Aquinas Center, Sacred Heart Convent, 1237 W. Monroe St. in Springfield. The visitation begins with a prayer service. Funeral Mass: 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2019, at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, Father Peter Witchousky, OP, […]
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