Renewing our Appreciation for the Sacred Heart

By Sister Beth Murphy, OP | June 3, 2016

This story was updated on June 15, 2020. Happy Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus! This beautiful, comforting feast includes wonderful Mass readings, and LOTS of interesting art—not all of which I appreciate, I must admit. I’ve never been much of a fan of this image of Jesus as art, […]

The Sacred Heart Statue and the Stuff of Legends

By Sister Beth Murphy, OP | June 3, 2016

This statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus ornamented the front porch of the Our Saviour Parish rectory in Jacksonville until 1903. In the late 1800s Sister Mary Agnes McGuire and several other Dominican Sisters of Springfield were invited by the pastor, Father Crowe, to tour the new rectory. The sisters […]

Sister Luma Shares Her Iraq Experiences

By Website Administrator | May 31, 2016

Sister Luma Khudher, OP shares the extraordinary struggles and profound moments of hope the Saint Catherine of Siena Dominican Sisters, Iraq have experienced in the past few years. Video: Christians in Iraq: Between Conflict and Hope by Sister Luma Khudher, OP at Sacred Heart Convent in Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois […]

Sister Mary Rene Lawless, OP

By Website Administrator | May 26, 2016

With sadness we announce the death of Sister Mary Rene Lawless, OP. Sister Rene passed away late last night at 6:45 p.m. We ask you to pray for her. Sister Rene was one of the pioneers that went to La Oroya, Peru in 1964 and she was a tireless missionary throughout […]

Video: Billy and Sister Samuella

By Website Administrator | May 23, 2016

One Dominican Sister, One First Grader, One Life-changing Relationship An Update on Jesuit Student Billy Menor & His Relationship with Sister Samuella Volk, OP Now he’s studying philosophy and sociology at St. Louis University, but in the spring of 2016 Billy Menor was on a cross-country pilgrimage with only $35 […]

One Dominican Sister, One First Grader, One Life-changing Relationship

By Sister Beth Murphy, OP | May 20, 2016

An Update on Jesuit Student Billy Menor & His Relationship with Sister Samuella Volk, OP Now he’s studying philosophy and sociology at St. Louis University, but in the spring of 2016 Billy Menor was on a cross-country pilgrimage with only $35 in his pocket. He travelled from San Francisco to New […]

Twenty-nine New Associates Make Committment

By Sister Beth Murphy, OP | May 17, 2016

Springfield, Ill.—The Dominican Sisters of Springfield welcomed 29 new associates from Illinois and Missouri during Mass at Sacred Heart Convent Chapel on May 15. One of the largest associate classes in recent years, the group included residents from seven Illinois communities and, for the first time ever, ten new associates […]

Who was St. Catherine of Siena?

By Website Administrator | April 28, 2016

Who was St. Catherine of Siena? From The Love of Christ Impels Us A Short History of St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital and St. Dominic Health Services, Inc. 1946-2000 By Susan Karina Dickey and Josephine Therese Uhll St. Catherine was born in Siena, Italy in 1347. At the age of seven she […]

Sister Mary Ventura, OP: 1928-2016

By Sister Beth Murphy, OP | April 26, 2016

Springfield Dominican Sister Mary Ventura died on April 26, 2016, at Sacred Heart Convent. She was born in Bradley, Ill., in 1928, one of four children born to Philip and Josephine Ciaccio Ventura. She made her profession of vows in 1947 at Sacred Heart Convent, Springfield. Sister Mary gave her life […]

Sister Mary Bede DuChene, OP: 1923-2016

By Sister Beth Murphy, OP | April 19, 2016

Our Sister Mary Bede DuChene died peacefully this morning, April 19, 2016, at Sacred Heart Convent. She was born in Trenton, Mich., in 1923 and named Veronica Agnes, the tenth of 12 children born to William and Agnes Dubry DuChene. She made her profession of vows in 1944 at Sacred Heart […]

World Day of Prayer for Vocations

By Website Administrator | April 16, 2016

Sunday, April 17, 2016 is the 53rd Anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations! Please join our Springfield Dominican Sisters throughout the week to pray for young people who are discerning religious life. Do you know someone you feel has the gifts to be a Sister? Contact our vocation […]

Sister Josephine Therese Uhll: Right Woman for the Right Time

By Sister Beth Murphy, OP | April 11, 2016

Sister Josephine Therese Uhll, OP, a Dominican Sister of Springfield for 79 years, died on April 9, 2016. She loved her Dominican life and labored tirelessly and with great love in the field of Catholic healthcare, having served as administrator of St. Dominic Health Services in Jackson, Miss., for forty years. […]

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Former educator now feeds the hungry

Nov 9, 2022

Springfield Dominican Sister Katrina Lamkin knew at a young age she wanted ...

Elizabeth Garnier-Little, right, with her sister Wanda Garnier and Sister Barbara Ann Bogenschutz, OP, at Our Lady of the Sioux Parish, Oglala, S.D., in 2017

Oglala Update: News from Sister Barbara Ann

Oct 31, 2022

As she periodically does, Sister Barbara Ann Bogenschutz shares news about life ...

Seeing the Work of the Spirit: East St. Louis and Peru

Oct 18, 2022

By Sister Rose Miriam Schulte, OP In our Prayer for the Life ...

Finding Christ in Unexpected Places

Oct 13, 2022

By Cynthia Callan Three years ago, my husband and I began walking ...

Addressing the Devastation of Climate Change?

Sep 21, 2022

The Dominican Sisters and Associates Have a Plan for that. The Dominican ...

Sister Rose Marie Riley and Sister Sharon

Jubilee Farm Honored with Gold Level Award for Sustainability Leadership

Sep 12, 2022

Springfield, Ill.-For their leadership in integrating sustainable practices at Jubilee Farm, the ...

Celebrate the Season of Creation Sept 1-Oct 4

Aug 31, 2022

The Season of Creation is the annual Christian celebration to listen and ...

New Video: Dominican Family Opens the Springfield Dominican’s 150th Anniversary Year with Festive Liturgy

Aug 22, 2022

The Dominican Sisters of Springfield opened their anniversary celebration with a festive ...

Dominican Sisters Launch Second Season of F.L.O.W.cast

Aug 22, 2022

Graduates of Dominican high schools demonstrate the value of the High School ...

A legacy of giving: Charles L. Routt

Aug 15, 2022

If it hadn't been for Charles Routt, there might not be any ...

Sister M. Raymunda Troeckler, OP

Aug 14, 2022

Sister M. Raymunda's Services Visitors are welcome; masks and social distancing required. ...

Aug 4, 2022

Father Andrzej carries a mattress to an apartment for refugee families. Each ...

Springfield Dominican Associate Barb Leaf: Community Weaver

Aug 1, 2022

Barb Leaf is not a weaver, per se, but the 2022 Women ...

The Supper at Emmaus, Galleria degli Arazzi, Vatican Museum. A Creative Commons photo from flickr.com. Accessed May 6, 2022. https://www.flickr.com/ photos/justaslice/49684829557

Walking Together: An Update on the Synodal Process

Jul 29, 2022

This article was originally published in JUST Words Vol. 22 No. 2 ...

Defining Hope: A litany

Jul 28, 2022

This Litany of Hope was inspired by the Preaching of Sister Judith ...

Oración por el Perú – A Prayer for Peru

Jul 27, 2022

Good Father We entrust our Peru in your hands. Though the aftermath ...

Fanning the Flames of Hope: Dominican Sisters in Assembly

Jul 26, 2022

The joy of being together in the same space is one way ...

Climate Change Quiz: How Much Do You Know?

Jul 13, 2022

By Ryan Bacic and Aviva Loeb April 22, 2022 This article was originally ...

Two Questions

Jul 11, 2022

This essay first appeared in the summer edition of the Dominican Literacy ...

The Youth Hope Project

Jul 7, 2022

This article originally appeared in JUSTWords Volume 22, Number 2, written by Cathy ...

Marian Catholic Names New Vice President of Ministry and Mission

Jun 30, 2022

Linda Hansen assumes responsibility for ensuring the school's Catholic, Dominican traditions. After ...

How to Build a Greener Kitchen

Jun 20, 2022

This article was orginally published as part of the Ecokitchen series from ...

Our Peru Mission: Dreams Fulfilled

Jun 8, 2022

About the photo above: The people of Jarpa contribute their labor to ...

Our Peru Mission: Searching for Jarpa and a Mission on the Margins

Jun 2, 2022

About the photo above: Hermana (Sister) Edith Vila Alania above the city ...

Dominican Sisters of Springfield Join Catholic Sisters Nationwide to Call for Action on Gun Safety

May 27, 2022

"Organizations representing tens of thousands of Catholic sisters and associates across the ...

Our Peru Mission: A Vision for Mission Takes Shape

May 25, 2022

About the photo above: Hermana (Sister) María Luisa Ñaupari Gutiérrez, OP, who ...

Our Peru Mission: Peruvian AND Springfield Sisters

May 20, 2022

About the photo above: Hermana (Sister) Doris Terrell Jimenez, OP at prayer ...

Standing Against White Supremacy

May 19, 2022

A handmade sign by Chloe Wilson used during the Charlottesville, Virginia counter-protest ...

Sister M. Teresine Zarones, OP

May 13, 2022

Sister M. Teresine's Services Visitors are welcome; masks and social distancing required. ...

Our Peru Mission: The Journey Begins

May 12, 2022

About the photo above: Sister M. Andrea Smith, Sister Janet Guretz (known ...

How DO You Dress for the Planet?

May 10, 2022

This blog post from Grist, a climate justice news website, prompted reflection ...

A Mother’s Day Litany

May 8, 2022

This article originally appeared in the State Journal Register on Saturday May ...

The Youth Bring Hope Project

May 6, 2022

Dear Young people, In this crazy world, how will you bring hope? ...

Twelve Springfield Dominican Associates Make Commitment

May 5, 2022

For the first time since 2019, the commitment ceremony for a Springfield ...

Sister Francis Mary Philipp, OP

Apr 29, 2022

Sister Francis Mary has touched many lives by sharing her gifts as ...

Sister Mary Jean Traeger, OP

Apr 29, 2022

Sister Mary Jean was born and raised in the Quad Cities, and ...

Catarina Benincasa: A Saint for Today

Apr 29, 2022

New Video! Catarina Benincasa: A Saint for Today In honor of the ...