A reflection on the feast of the Holy Family by Sister Mary Gael Daley, OP
Aidan was 3 yrs old. Christmas time at the mall he was intent on a train giving rides to children. His mother was with him carrying his baby brother. They were shopping together. A friendly boy on the train reached to help Aidan aboard. Away he went. Mother looking another way […]
Read MoreMerry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois! What a joyful season it has been. It was a unique week before Christmas when we received a Popemoji care package from Aleteia/Pope Is Hope, making the season even more festive. We had a lot of visitors, performers and parties to make the […]
Read MoreInside the Fall 2015 Issue of JUST Words: Laudato Si’, Sustainability Tips & More!
Read about the most recent ministries of the Springfield, Illinois Dominican Sisters in the fall 2015 issue of JUST Words by clicking here. Click to launch the full edition in a new window Online Publishing from YUDU
Read MoreAnti-Racism Team Celebrates Solidarity
Our Anti-racism teams meets four times a year to continue the work of dismantling racism in ourselves and in our institutions. This song and dance is a ritual at the end of every meeting, when we celebrate the birthdays of our members and rejoice in the challenging and meaningful purpose of […]
Read MoreChristmas Concert
On Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 7:00 PM the combined choirs of Laurel United Methodist Church and Christ the King Catholic Church will be singing with an orchestra. You are invited to attend A Christmas Concert: Carols of the Season in the chapel located inside Scared Heart Convent. Parking and the […]
Read MoreSister M. Alverna Hollis, OP
Sister M. Alverna Hollis, OP died peacefully this morning in the Motherhouse at Sacred Heart Convnet. May she rest in peace and enjoy her eternal reward. Please remember Sister Alverna in your prayers. Thursday, December 3rd 3:00 Gathering 3:30-6:15 Visitation 4:30 Vigil Service with Preaching 5:00 Dinner 6:30 Funeral Mass followed […]
Read MoreGiving Tuesday is Today!
Giving Tuesday 2015 is Dec 1. You can be part of the celebration by giving back to the Springfield Dominican Sisters’ community. Click here to donate now. Join the worldwide #GivingTuesday movement today! Mission knows no age Please help us care for some of your favorite Sisters. May God bless you for […]
Read MorePray for Climate Conference
Sisters, Associates and friends prayed for success of the Climate Conference in Paris. The Climate Change Conference opening in Paris today. In solidarity with people all over the world we joined the People’s Climate March. We invite you to pray at 10 AM with us each day until December 12, 2015 […]
Read MoreBearing Witness at the SOA/WHINSEC
Sisters Marcelline Koch and Kathlyn Mulcahy represented our congregation at the 25th annual School of the Americas Watch vigil at the gates of Ft. Benning, Georgia, Nov. 21-22, 2015. Here is their reflection on their experience. Saturday morning we drove the 40 miles to Lumpkin, Georgia, for the rally and 1.7 […]
Read MoreIn Memoriam. We remember our Sisters.
“They whom we love and lost are no longer where they were before. They are now wherever we are.” These words from St. John Chrysostom are full of light and consolation for those who mourn the death of loved ones. Here we share with you remembrances of our sisters who this […]
Read MoreLet The Light In
Sister Mary Edwina Finnegan, OP shares life-giving water with the flowers in late September as the sunlight pours in over the bell tower and the oak tree inside the Sacred Heart Convent courtyard. Visit our Instagram page to see more photos and videos of Sisters in ministry by clicking here.
Read MoreBe a Promoter of Encounter
Jesus: Prophet of Encounter, a daily reflection by Sr. Rose Marie Riley, OP, North American Coordinator on the Council of Dominican Sisters International. Read more at: http://www.op.org/en/lectio
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