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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.

 

Preachers of Hope - For Times Such as These

As Dominicans, we are called to bring the light of Christ to a world often shadowed by uncertainty and despair. Hope empowers us to speak truth, act with compassion, and work tirelessly for justice and peace.

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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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Funeral Services for Sister Susan Ridley, OP
Funeral Services for Sister Susan Ridley, OP

Funeral Services for Sister Susan Ridley, OP

Sister Susan Ridley, OP entered eternal life on February 6, 2025 at the age of…
February 11, 2025 Read More
“Hold the center. Be a non-anxious presence.”
“Hold the center. Be a non-anxious presence.”

“Hold the center. Be a non-anxious presence.”

Be a non-anxious presence. Since the peaceful transfer of power in our Presidency here in…
February 10, 2025 Read More
Meet Dr. David Pilgrim, Historian
Meet Dr. David Pilgrim, Historian

Meet Dr. David Pilgrim, Historian

by Joyce Ann Hertzig, OP The Dominican Sisters celebrate Black History Month by learning more…
February 6, 2025 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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