If you’ve ever wondered why anyone chooses religious life, then you might want to join the Dominican Sisters of Springfield on February 28 to find out.
Perhaps you think that God might be calling you to consecrated life. Or—maybe just the opposite—you have difficulty understanding why on Earth someone would choose to be a Catholic sister today. Either way, this virtual event is for you.
To satisfy your curiosity, join the Dominican Sisters for Why on Earth Be a Catholic Sister, 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 28.
Today the Dominican sisters serve in education, healthcare, pastoral ministry, social transformation, justice advocacy, and commitments to the care of creation, antiracism, and the accompaniment of immigrants and others who are marginalized by society. Many of these ministries will be highlighted during the event.
This 40-minute virtual gathering will showcase some of the sisters’ ministries and allow time for Q&A.
Today the Dominican sisters serve in education, healthcare, pastoral ministry, social transformation, justice advocacy, and commitments to the care of creation, antiracism, and the accompaniment of immigrants and others who are marginalized by society. Many of these ministries will be highlighted during the event.
Reveal Party
A highlight of the evening will be a top-ten reveal of the sister’s reasons they believe God’s call to religious life is essential in the 21st century. Participants will receive a PDF poster they can print and a set of infographics to print and share.
The Dominican Sisters of Springfield are part of a worldwide Dominican family, the Order of Preachers. For more than 800 years, Dominicans have preached the Gospel in word and deed. The Springfield Dominicans were established in Jacksonville, Illinois, in 1873 and relocated to Springfield in 1893. Today, thousands of Dominican sisters, nuns, priests, brothers, associates, and laity minister in more than 100 countries around the world. To learn more about the Dominican Sisters of Springfield visit springfieldop.org.
