Welcome!
I'm Sister Mary Jo Sobieck, minister of vocation animation for the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois.
I hope you find the resources on this page helpful. When the time is right, I welcome you to contact me with your questions about a journey of vocation discernment. There is a contact form below.
One thing I know for sure: Yes, you have a vocation. Because every person does. You have been created by God for a purpose!
Let me know how I can help you. God bless!
Please contact me, Sister Mary Jo!
Begin your vocation discernment journey with a conversation.
Wonder whether you have the gifts
and temperament for religious life?
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A note about apostolic and monastic Dominican life
Our sisters live apostolic consecrated life. That is, we make simple vows and live them out in active ways. Our ministry is visible to all: We teach and preach, counsel, and minister in parishes and other faith-based organizations. You are likely to see us in attendance at community events or occassionally dining out.
But there are other ways of being Dominican and living the preaching charism, too.
There are Dominican laity, associates, friars, and nuns. In fact, there is a Dominican Monastery of nuns in Girard, Ill. We are deeply connected to them! While you are discerning your call to religious life, you may find that God is calling you to apostolic religious life, like our community. But don't dismiss the possible call to monastic Dominican life. If you feel a pull in that direction, why not visit the nuns to learn about their way of life?
Follow Our Sisters on a Journey of Love, Adventure, and Ministry!
Enjoy these adventure stories which our sisters shared with guests from St. Dominic Health Services, Jackson, Miss.
Finding Your Way
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