Join Us to Pray for Iraq
Dear friends, please keep our family in Iraq in your prayer. We’v heard today that the village of Qaraqosh, where so many of our family are from, has been liberated from ISIS. As one of the sisters said, return will not be fast, or easy. You are welcome to jon us […]
Read MoreJUST Words Volume 16 Number 3, Fall 2016
JUST Words is a publication that shares the mission and ministries of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois. It is published three times per year and is available in print or digital edition, free of charge to friends, family and supporters of the Springfield Dominicans. Inside this issue: First Profession of […]
Read More55 of 55
55 countries representing 55 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions have signed the Paris Agreement on climate change to help reduce global pollution that drives climate change. Pope Francis observes, “human beings, while capable of the worst, are also capable of rising above themselves, choosing again what is good, and […]
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Collaboration Changes the World: Sisters’ Antiracism Work Honored by National Organization
LeadingAge Recognizes Sisters’ Anti-racism Efforts The Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois, have been selected to receive the 2016 Hobart Jackson Cultural Diversity Award from LeadingAge, a national association representing 6,000 nonprofit aging-services organizations throughout the United States. The award recognizes the Dominican Sisters’ “Conscious, committed effort to dismantle racism wherever it […]
Read MoreDominican Sisters Contribute Brains to Major National Alzheimer’s Study
33 Sisters, ages 60-89, begin study this month Sponsored by Rush University Medical Center’s Alzheimer’s Disease Center Called the “Religious Order’s Study” More than 1350 sisters, brothers and priests participating nationwide since 1994 Internationally renowned neurologist David Bennett chairs the study A Rush University Medical Center researcher puts Sister Ann Clennon […]
Read MoreJoin us in praying the Building Blocks of Peace
The Building Block of No Poverty Reader: We pray that families and all people may have rights and access to economic resources, live with the basic necessities of life and enjoy life in all it has to offer, All: God of abundance, show us how to share. The Building Block of […]
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In honor of the Sister To All Campaign to tell the stories of Sisters across the United States, we would like to share with you four of our featured sisters in ministry. A Friend to Prisoners and a Sister to All Sister Regina Marie Bernet, OP For decades the Dominican […]
Read More“Talk about giving your life to God”—A story of friendship, service, and call
Sister M. Trinita shares her friendship with Sister Margaret Held and Sister Paula Merrill, the two sisters whose murder in Mississippi last week has shocked the nation. Yesterday afternoon I called Sister Mary Trinita at the community health clinic […]
Read MoreDominican Sisters Win Cultural Diversity Award from National Senior Care Organization
LeadingAge Recognizes Sisters’ Anti-racism Efforts The Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois, have been selected to receive the 2016 Hobart Jackson Cultural Diversity Award from LeadingAge, a national association representing 6,000 nonprofit aging-services organizations throughout the United States. The award recognizes the Dominican Sisters’ “Conscious, committed effort to dismantle racism wherever it […]
Read More11 steps to Engaged Citizenship
How to make sure you’re ready to vote on November 8 We’re about eleven weeks out from the Presidential elections. Are you on top of the issues and concerns you’ll address with the pull of a lever or the punch of a stylus on November 8? If not, here are […]
Read MoreThe Sisters from OLG: Where are they now?
Curious about the sisters who taught you? Lots of memories and stories float around the community from places we’ve served a very long time, like at Our Lady of Grace Parish in Chicago where we’ve served happily for 100 years. Here’s a gift to our friends at OLG: We’ve rounded up […]
Read MoreSafe Travels Sister Kelly!
Sister Kelly Moline, OP made her way past a group of sisters wishing her a safe trip this morning. Sisters gave the blessing for travelers—it was a tearful, yet joyful goodbye. Say a prayer of Sister Kelly as she begins her two year ministry at the St. Martin DePorres Convent on […]
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Why on Earth would anyone want to be a Catholic sister?
If you've ever wondered why anyone chooses religious life, then you might ...
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Education, advocacy, public witness: Illinois religious stand with immigrants
Among the congregations of Catholic sisters and brothers in Illinois whose members ...
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Sister M. Michaela Collins, OP
Sister M. Michaela's Services Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., Thursday, Jan. ...
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“Egregious problem of plastic pollution” is focus of Dominican Sisters’ 2025 Climate plan
Every January for the last four years the Dominican Sisters of Springfield ...
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Sister M. Gabriella Luebbers, OP
Sister M. Gabriella Luebbers' ServicesVisitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., Wed., Jan. ...
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2025 Chapel tour dates scheduled
Four public tours on schedule; private group tours also available Enjoy an ...
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The P.I.E. was a big hit
A collaborative event sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters of the Roman Union, ...
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O, come let us adore Him:
Advent adoration at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel
In the midst of the holiday rush, give yourself the gift of ...
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Finley’s Tap House picks Dominican Sisters for holiday promotion
Everyone enjoys a holiday treat but when the treat is tied to ...
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Dominican Sisters support students seeking Indigenous People’s Day proclamation
Springfield, Ill.-Students at the Springfield Learning Academy sought support from the Dominican ...
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Sister Norma Somers, OP
Sister Norma Somers Service Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, ...
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Walking backward: Seeking common ground in a Kenyan refugee camp
By Margaret Lombe, PhD. My reflection centers on my engagement, along with ...
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“Armchair Tour” Panelists Named
About the photo: Armchair Tour video recording session at Union Station Park, ...
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Bethany House of Hospitality celebrates 7th anniversary
A celebration of Bethany House of Hospitality was observed recently in Oak ...
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Sister John Vianney Rudolph, OP
Sister John Vianney's Service Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Monday, ...
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Reflections on cross-cultural ministry
A sister and an associate talk about their ministry in cross-cultural settings ...
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50th anniversary observed at Mississippi Heart & Vascular Institute
Our sisters recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Mississippi Heart and ...
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Certified in Permaculture Design
Sisters Kristin Crawford and Sharon Zayac received their certification in permaculture design ...
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Tutors, students sought for new Dominican Literacy Center
Individualized classes offered for women at any learning level Tutor training November ...
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“Springfield Sisters’ Armchair Tour” celebrates Sisters’ impact
Sara Wojcicki Jimenez emcees November 7 event Springfield, Ill.- The Springfield Sisters' ...
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Sister Ann shares her love of teaching children
Sister Ann Brummel has loved Catholic education her entire life. After serving ...
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Advent Adoration Registration
Join us for Advent adoration Advent adoration For Dec. 13, 2024 event ...
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Save the Date! Springfield Catholic Sisters Armchair Tour is November 7
Three groups of Catholic Sisters plan a special event for Springfield, Ill. ...
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Sacred Heart Convent Chapel tour schedule announced
Enjoy an intimate look at the Dominican Sisters' magnificent mid-century modern chapel. ...
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Dominican Sisters of Springfield participate in global Dominican gathering
Sister Mila Diáz Solano Sisters Mila Diáz Solano and Doris Consuelo Terrel ...
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Dominican justice NGO publishes 2023 report
Focus on Guatemala, DRC, Philippines, Solomon Islands, a collaborative project of Dominicans ...
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A visual guide to the Dominican Family in the U.S.
The Dominican Sisters of Springfield are one of nineteen congregations of sisters ...
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Recognizing who we are together
The "listeners" reflect on general chapter Sisters Susan Karina Dickey, left and ...
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Reconocer quiénes somos juntos
Las "escritoras" reflexionan sobre el capítulo general JUST Words invitó a las ...
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Doing our part…Doing what needs to be done
A religious community's general chapter, like the one we just completed in ...
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How to be part of the solution
The near-assassination of the presumptive Republican nominee for president this weekend is ...
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Dominican Sisters invite all to join a virtual circle of prayer sponsored by U.S. Catholic Sisters
Are the elections and national party conventions weighing heavily on your mind? ...
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Sister Patricia Stark, OP
Sister Patricia's ServicesVisitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., Thursday, July 18, 2024, ...
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Eucharistic Pilgrimage Stops at Sacred Heart Convent
Pilgrims expected at 11:30 a.m. July 11. Springfield, Ill.-Organizers for the national ...
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Mission and Truth: New Springfield Dominican Sisters leadership team takes office
Springfield, Ill.-The Springfield Dominican Sisters' leadership team, elected last April during general ...
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National Eucharistic pilgrimage stops at Sacred Heart Convent
Come in Faith. Leave with Hope. In 2022 the United States ...
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Opening Minds through Art helps sisters with dementia
Creating art is one way our sisters with dementia are keeping their ...
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Spring Appeal 2024: “Thank you! for supporting our environmental efforts”
Your generosity will have an impact on our ability to be witnesses ...
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Spring Appeal 2024: “No bottled water in my home. Period.”
"No bottled water is allowed in my home." Jean Ann's daughter was ...
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Class of 2024 Dominican Associates makes commitment
Dominican Sisters welcome Associate class of 2024 Springfield, Ill. - A commitment ...
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Spring Appeal 2024: Reducing our Carbon Footprint
There are various ways to reduce our carbon footprint and at Sacred ...
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Spring Appeal 2024: “Jubilee Farm is Caring for Earth and Caring for you”
Without clean air and water, healthy soil, and a reduction in the ...
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Good Stories: St. Lawrence O’Toole School
Stories from students of the Dominican Sisters Who says laughing isn't contagious? ...
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“Together, We Will!”
Dominican Sisters of Springfield set direction for coming years General chapter focuses ...
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New Leadership Team elected, Term begins June 15, 2024
We are pleased to announce that at the conclusion of General Chapter, ...
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Declaración del Capítulo 2024
Ingles Nosotras, las Hermanas Dominicas de Springfield, guiadas por el Espíritu Santo, ...
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2024 General Chapter Direction Statement
español We, the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, guided by the Holy Spirit, ...
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Sister Myra Flahive, OP
Sister Myra's Services Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, ...
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Sister Mary Gael Daley, OP
Sister M. Gael's ServicesVisitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, ...
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Miracle on the Lake: A heart-racing story of near-tragedy for Dominican Sisters of Springfield
Podcast highlights impact of women religious for Catholic Sisters Week March 8-15. ...
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Sister Patricia Burke celebrates 60 years of religious profession
Sister Patricia Burke, for a time known as Sister M. Malachy, made ...
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Sister Marie Michelle Hackett celebrates jubilee
Sister Marie Michelle was raised in Chicago. Her parents were Walter "Red" ...
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Sister Karen Marie Kvidera celebrates jubilee
Sister Karen Marie fell under the influence of the Dominican Sisters of ...
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Sister Norma Somers celebrates diamond jubilee
John and Margaret Somers raised four girls on their farm in Ivesdale, ...
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Ten Dominican Sisters celebrate profession milestones in 2024
Ten Dominican Sisters of Springfield are marking profession milestones in 2024, include ...
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Dominican Associate Mary Ellen Eversman named Citizen of the Year
By Nick Taylor of the Effingham Daily News Mary Ellen Eversman, 85, ...
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Community Day reflects past while looking to the future
Our annual Community Day is a homecoming for us each February and ...
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“Que vengan los niños”: las dominicas y el desarrollo de la fe de los niños
Por Carolyn White Aunque menos religiosas tienem ministerio en las aulas, no ...
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Celebrating Catholic Schools Week 2024
Catholic Schools Week runs from Jan. 28 - Feb. 3 and we ...
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The Associate Antiracism Committee: A Valuable Link with SDART
By Daphne Skretvedt There are more than 400 Springfield Dominican associates spread ...
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Ministry of presence makes impact on real-life outcomes
The power of a few: Sisters at Marian Catholic are a transforming ...
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Sister M. Veronica Doolin, OP
Sister M. Veronica's ServicesVisitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, January ...
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Dominicans cite their charism for slight rise in vocations
One of the largest congregations of women religious in the United States ...
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Building relationships that change lives
By Carolyn White While fewer sisters are ministering in classrooms, they haven't ...
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Sister Trinita receives lifetime achievement award
Sister Mary Trinita Eddington was recently honored with the 2023 DAISY Lifetime ...
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2024: A year for general chapter. What’s that?
Please join us in prayer for this important community gathering "General Chapter" ...
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The last word: Insights from Sister Norma’s family
"The thing about Sister Norma is that she is a lot of ...
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“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 ...
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Sister M. Kristin Rever, OP
Sister M. Kristin's ServiceVisitors are welcome. Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. ...
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A Christmas message from Sister Rebecca Ann Gemma, OP
Dear Friends Since Thanksgiving evening, Christmas songs have been playing on the ...
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Christmas greetings from Amazonia
"We celebrate this Christmas in union with our brothers and sisters in ...
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An Ecclesial Dream: Volunteering
Contemplate "I dream of Christian communities capable of giving themselves and becoming ...
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Outreach program by ISU Audiology helps sisters
By Tricia Larkin In early 2023, the Eckelmann-Taylor Speech and Hearing Clinic, ...
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Cultural Dream: educational improvement in the Amazon
Contemplate Among the complexities of the Amazonian territory, we highlight the fragility ...
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Second Week of Advent: Hear the Cry of the Poor
Contemplate The cry of the poor in the Amazon refers to the ...
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Cry of the Land: Protect the Amazon, Protect our Earth
By Sister Zully Rojas Quispe Dominican Missionary of the Rosary FEDERATION ...
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Sister M. Henrianne Schmidt, OP
Sister Henrianne's Services Visitors are welcome. Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. ...
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A Summer Full of Celebrations
Found in the Fall 2023 JUST Words magazine. Enjoy this peek into ...
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Jubilee Farm added to Sangamon Conservancy easement portfolio
Dominican Sisters' commitment protects 164 acres in perpetuity Springfield, Ill.-Finally-and forever-when Sister ...
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Sister M. Harold Herrmann, OP
Sister M. Harold's Services Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday, October ...
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Catholic Sisters invite you to join them in prayer and fasting for the Middle East
Dominican Sisters of Springfield are among the hundreds of women religious joining ...
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Join us for a Meet Our Sisters Tour watch party
Springfield Dominican Sister Beth Murphy and Father Joe Molloy, a priest of ...
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The global Synod assembly is over: Now what?
About the photo: Springfield Dominican Sisters organized, facilitated, and participated in synod ...
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Dominican Literacy Center honored by Library of Congress
The Dominican Literacy Center in Aurora, IL, was recently selected as a ...
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Sister M. Angelita Nickele, OP
Sister M. Angelita's Services Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Friday, ...
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Sisters welcome SH-G students back to school
The excitement was in the air as Sacred Heart-Griffin students went back ...
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Celebrating 150 years Ceremony For the Life of the World
Saturday, August 19, 2023 - Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, Springfield, Ill.-The culmination ...
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Sister Marianne Nolan, OP
Sister Marianne's Services Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Monday, August ...
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Are you willing to choose a “wild and precious” life?
This article was first published in the July 23, 2023 edition of ...
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Springing into Action For the Life of the World
By Sister Kelly Moline, OP (English version) A spring is created when ...
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Sister Carole Dittrich, OP
Sister Carole's Services Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Monday, July 31, ...
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Mary of Magdala: A Visual Feast
Mary of Magdala is the patroness of the Order of Preachers, call ...
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Come & See: 2023-2024 Vocation Event Schedule
"Even if you are just a little bit curious, you are welcome," ...
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Discovering Your Vocation
Do you ever wonder, what, exactly, is a vocation? One of the ...
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Summer Synod Updates: Preparing for the October Gathering
What's new at the Synod? Plenty! But you could be forgiven if ...
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A Historical Journey on the Civil Rights Trail
By Alexis Williams My husband Rickey and I recently traveled to Alabama ...
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Feels Like Home: A Book for Every Catholic Bookshelf
A review of Susan Flansburg's Feels Like Home: Finding Your Way to Catholic Sisterhood ...
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Celebrating 25 years of collaboration
Twenty-five years ago, several sisters from the Mexico-based Daughters of Mary Immaculate ...
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Visio Divina: Seeing as Prayer
Posts for the Sundays of Year C Welcome to a new liturgical ...
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Sister Ann Vincent Terracina cultivates Catholic Identity at St. Christina’s Parish
Chicago-What happens when a loved one moves or dies and the family ...
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Healing & Reconciling: Dominican Justice Promoters Meeting 2023
By Sister Marcelline Koch, OP The North American Dominican Justice Promoters were ...
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Sister Kathleen Cour, OP
Sister Kathleen's Services Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June ...
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Podcasts for Vocation Discernment
If you are early in the process of thinking about your purpose ...
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Springfield Dominican Sisters Applaud Accountability to Native Peoples
Last week a list of Native boarding schools affiliated with the Catholic ...
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St. Dominic Hospital celebrates integration of antiracism work into DEI Council
About the photo: Some members of St. DART at the celebratory event ...
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Sister M. Elene Hanrahan, OP
Sister M. Elene's Services Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, ...
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Remembering Our Roots in Jacksonville
The first Dominican sisters in central Illinois walked off a train in ...
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St. Malachy Parishioners Show up for Retreat
Sister Denise Glazik, OP, director of the Springfield Dominican vocation office, organized ...
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Siena Hall to be Memorialized, Razed
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.-The Dominican Sisters of Springfield will hold an open house for ...
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Vocation Discernment Event Scheduled for March 10-12, 2023
"Even if you are just a little bit curious, you are welcome," ...
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Illinois’ Catholic sisters launch campaign to “Refuse to Use” single-use plastic beverage bottles
Twenty-three congregations of Catholic sisters serving in Illinois will observe Catholic Sisters ...
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SHG Begins Search for Next President
Sacred Heart-Griffin High School is seeking its next president who, inspired by ...
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Sacred Is the Call: Taizé Prayer at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel
February 2 Event Celebrates 150 Years of Dominican Consecrated Life in Central ...
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Needed: Courageous Women to Share the Gospel
About the photos: Debbie Shibley during her ministry at St. Mary Hospital, ...
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Sister Helen Wolf, OP (Sister M. Albertus)
Sister Helen's Services Visitation: Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, ...
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Peru: Take Action to Stop the Violence
Please pray and take action on behalf of the people of Peru. ...
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The Way of the Cross in Myanmar
It may seem counterintuitive to present a Way of the Cross while ...
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“It is not safe anywhere”—Stories from the Dominican Family in Myanmar
On an early December morning in Central Illinois, 100 Dominicans from around ...
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The Power of Education, Spirituality, and Psychological Support In Myanmar
The Impact of COVID on Education Schools were closed in 2020 due ...
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“Thank you for your continual prayers”: Unrest in Peru leads to death, destabilization
Sister Mila Díaz Solano, a member of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield's ...
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Always an adventure at Christmas
Sister Mary Alberta's big Catholic family enjoyed gathering at her grandparents' house ...
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How the Dominicans are Responding in Myanmar
Our Response to the Humanitarian Crisis With the donation received from the ...
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Peru Unrest: Dominican Sisters of Springfield Support Call of Peru’s Religious Sisters and Brothers for Rule of Law, Peace,
and Stability
Today the Dominican Sisters of Springfield in Peru and the United States ...
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What Does it Mean to Live in Myanmar Now?
As a result of the fast spreading of civil war, the civilians ...
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Who are the Dominicans that are in Myanmar?
FRIARS Myanmar is a country located in the western portion of mainland ...
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Students at Marian Catholic Join Dominican Sisters to help others
Students at Marian Catholic High School along with members of The Emmaus ...
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End the Violence, Change the Systems, Transform Ourselves: A Pledge in the aftermath of the Mass Shooting in Colorado Springs
Springfield, Ill.—In the aftermath of the mass shooting in Colorado Springs on ...
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Happy Thanksgiving from Your Dominican Sisters
“And now, bless the the God of all, who has done wondrous ...
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Former educator now feeds the hungry
Springfield Dominican Sister Katrina Lamkin knew at a young age she wanted ...
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Oglala Update: News from Sister Barbara Ann
As she periodically does, Sister Barbara Ann Bogenschutz shares news about life ...
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Seeing the Work of the Spirit: East St. Louis and Peru
By Sister Rose Miriam Schulte, OP In our Prayer for the Life ...
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Finding Christ in Unexpected Places
By Cynthia Callan Three years ago, my husband and I began walking ...
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Addressing the Devastation of Climate Change?
The Dominican Sisters and Associates Have a Plan for that. The Dominican ...
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Jubilee Farm Honored
with Gold Level Award for Sustainability Leadership
Springfield, Ill.-For their leadership in integrating sustainable practices at Jubilee Farm, the ...
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Celebrate the Season of Creation Sept 1-Oct 4
The Season of Creation is the annual Christian celebration to listen and ...
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New Video: Dominican Family Opens the Springfield Dominican’s 150th Anniversary Year with Festive Liturgy
The Dominican Sisters of Springfield opened their anniversary celebration with a festive ...
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Dominican Sisters Launch Second Season of F.L.O.W.cast
Graduates of Dominican high schools demonstrate the value of the High School ...
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A legacy of giving: Charles L. Routt
If it hadn't been for Charles Routt, there might not be any ...
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Sister M. Raymunda Troeckler, OP
Sister M. Raymunda's Services Visitors are welcome; masks and social distancing required. ...
Read More “Deeply Dramatic”—Dominicans in Krakow Welcome Ukrainian Refugees
Father Andrzej carries a mattress to an apartment for refugee families. Each ...
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Springfield Dominican Associate Barb Leaf: Community Weaver
Barb Leaf is not a weaver, per se, but the 2022 Women ...
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Walking Together: An Update on the Synodal Process
This article was originally published in JUST Words Vol. 22 No. 2 ...
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Defining Hope: A litany
This Litany of Hope was inspired by the Preaching of Sister Judith ...
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Oración por el Perú – A Prayer for Peru
Good Father We entrust our Peru in your hands. Though the aftermath ...
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Fanning the Flames of Hope: Dominican Sisters in Assembly
The joy of being together in the same space is one way ...
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Climate Change Quiz: How Much Do You Know?
By Ryan Bacic and Aviva Loeb April 22, 2022 This article was originally ...
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Two Questions
This essay first appeared in the summer edition of the Dominican Literacy ...
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The Youth Hope Project
This article originally appeared in JUSTWords Volume 22, Number 2, written by Cathy ...
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Marian Catholic Names New Vice President of Ministry and Mission
Linda Hansen assumes responsibility for ensuring the school's Catholic, Dominican traditions. After ...
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How to Build a Greener Kitchen
This article was orginally published as part of the Ecokitchen series from ...
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Our Peru Mission: Dreams Fulfilled
About the photo above: The people of Jarpa contribute their labor to ...
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Our Peru Mission: Searching for Jarpa and a Mission on the Margins
About the photo above: Hermana (Sister) Edith Vila Alania above the city ...
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Dominican Sisters of Springfield Join Catholic Sisters Nationwide to Call for Action on Gun Safety
"Organizations representing tens of thousands of Catholic sisters and associates across the ...
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Our Peru Mission: A Vision for Mission Takes Shape
About the photo above: Hermana (Sister) María Luisa Ñaupari Gutiérrez, OP, who ...
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Our Peru Mission: Peruvian AND Springfield Sisters
About the photo above: Hermana (Sister) Doris Terrell Jimenez, OP at prayer ...
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Standing Against White Supremacy
A handmade sign by Chloe Wilson used during the Charlottesville, Virginia counter-protest ...
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Sister M. Teresine Zarones, OP
Sister M. Teresine's Services Visitors are welcome; masks and social distancing required. ...
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Our Peru Mission: The Journey Begins
About the photo above: Sister M. Andrea Smith, Sister Janet Guretz (known ...
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How DO You Dress for the Planet?
This blog post from Grist, a climate justice news website, prompted reflection ...
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A Mother’s Day Litany
This article originally appeared in the State Journal Register on Saturday May ...
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The Youth Bring Hope Project
Dear Young people, In this crazy world, how will you bring hope? ...
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Twelve Springfield Dominican Associates Make Commitment
For the first time since 2019, the commitment ceremony for a Springfield ...
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Sister Francis Mary Philipp, OP
Sister Francis Mary has touched many lives by sharing her gifts as ...
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Sister Mary Jean Traeger, OP
Sister Mary Jean was born and raised in the Quad Cities, and ...
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Catarina Benincasa: A Saint for Today
New Video! Catarina Benincasa: A Saint for Today In honor of the ...
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Sister Susan Karina Dickey, OP
Sister Susan Karina's early years of ministry were spent in Chicago, where ...
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Sister Linda Mary DeLonais, OP
Sister Linda Mary said that when she first entered Sacred Heart Convent ...
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Sister Catherine Mary Currie, OP
Sister Catherine Mary began her religious life teaching grade 3, first at ...
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Sister M. Paulette Joerger, OP
Sister M. Paulette has a sister and two aunts who are also ...
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Sister M. Geraldine Kemper, OP
Sister Geraldine's longest ministry was the 23 years she served as principal ...
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Sister Kristin Rever, OP
A native of Taylorville, Ill., Sister Kristin spent decades in health care ...
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Sister Beverly Jeanne Howe, OP
Sister Beverly Jeanne Howe's years of ministry can be considered in three ...
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Sister Rosemary McGuire, OP
Sister Rosemary McGuire is a lifelong educator who enjoyed learning as much ...
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Sister Josetta Brown, OP
Caring for children has been at the heart of Sister Josetta's vocation. ...
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Sister Rose Miriam Schulte, OP
Many years of ministry in elected leadership have kept Sister Rose Miriam ...
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Sister Judith Anne Haase, OP
Sister Judith Ann was born and raised in Chicago and has spent ...
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Sister Ann Vincent Terracina, OP
Sister Ann Vincent is a Chicago native who has spent much of ...
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Sister Jane Ann Beckman, OP
Much of sister Jane Ann's ministerial life has been spent in the ...
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Steadfast Love at Easter: A Message from Sister Rebecca Ann Gemma, OP
Dear Friends, The Hebrew word "hesed," translated as "steadfast love," is a ...
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Sister Mary Noel Plummer, OP
Sister Mary Noel's Services Visitors are welcome; masks and social distancing required. ...
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A Springfield Tradition Returns: Churches Reconvene for Good Friday Way of the Cross
Springfield, Ill.-For the first time since Good Friday 2019, an ecumenical group ...
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Sixth Week of Lent: Palm Sunday 2022
"The centurion... said, 'This man was innocent beyond doubt.'" - Luke 23: ...
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What is Integral Ecology?
We offer you two videos for this month's reflection. Essential to understanding ...
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A House with a Past:
The Story of Cor Unum House
Cor Unum House has its own story. An American Foursquare, it was ...
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The Four Dominican Pillars: A View from Sister Kelly’s Seat
"Dominicans talk a lot about "the four pillars" of our lives: Prayer. ...
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Third Week of Lent 2022
"I shall cultivate the ground around it and fertilize it; it may ...
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First Person: What Difference do Catholic Sisters Make? What Difference does Sister Maristella Dunlavy Make?
While she was principal at Cathedral Grade School in Springfield, Sister Maristella ...
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Second Week of Lent 2022
"While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing ...
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“You Sisters Figured it Out” A Story for International Women’s Day
UPDATE: Read another inspiring story about Dalila, her mom, and the inspiring ...
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It’s Ash Wednesday. Are you ready for Lent?
This first appeared in the State Journal-Register, February 21, 2021 under the ...
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Sister Mary Virginia Derhake, OP
Sister Mary Virginia's Services Visitors are welcome; masks and social distancing required. ...
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A Message from the Dominican Sisters and Friars in Ukraine
Updated June 13, 2022, 9 a.m. CST Updates From Our Dominican Family ...
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An Unending Circle of Prayer: 15 Years of Sister Maristella Dunlavy’s Card Ministry
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