Welcome

We Are The Dominican Sisters

Through ministry, community, study, and prayer we share Christ’s message — redemptive love that reflects God’s desire for a just world.

 

Moving forward with you, with our neighbors, and with God.

Our Mission

To Praise. To Bless. To Preach.

Dominican Sisters and Associates of Grand Rapids respond to a call to live our commitment made in baptism: to grow in the love of God.

Like all the women and men who came before us, over 800 years, the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids believe that by living intentionally, in community with others, sharing joy and blessings, extending love and mercy, praising God through many forms of prayer, we can transform the world.

Grow. Learn. Explore. Be.

Dominican Center

Dominican Center is a heart center. A center where seekers and people of all faiths may be transformed wholly and holy. At Dominican Center, people come to explore the interconnectedness of Creation and humanity and the boundlessness of love.

Retreats & Workshops

Programs & Retreats

Foundations In Spirituality Courses

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Associate Life

An Associate heart is a servant heart — so needed in our world today.

Dominican Associates are non-vowed women and men who desire to practice their Christian faith in the spirit of the Dominican Order of Preachers. More than 150 Associates have made commitment to Associate Life, supporting one another and bringing Dominican values to their family, community, place of worship and workplace.

News & Inspiration

Don’t miss news about our Congregation, Sisters, ministries, Justice, and people who bless our world every day.

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We Honor & Remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

We Honor & Remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

We welcome you to spend some time in quiet prayer for our world, our country,…
January 16, 2026 Read More
DSGR LCWR CLAR Statement Against Military Action
Catholic Sisters Respond to Crisis in Venezuela

Catholic Sisters Respond to Crisis in Venezuela

The Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids join with Catholic Sisters in the United States and…
January 13, 2026 Read More
Musica da Gaza Ahmed Muin Abu Amsha uses music to help displaced and traumatised Palestinian children cope amid war and devastation.
Meditation: Music from Gaza

Meditation: Music from Gaza

A music teacher in Gaza has transformed the sound of Israeli drones into a powerful…
January 12, 2026 Read More

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We strengthen one another as we go forward together preaching with words and deeds God’s message of love and peace, truth and justice. Will you join us and make a gift today?

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Foundation

With our shared commitment to mission, we believe our supporters will want to help us continue to minister to God’s people through the Foundation.

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