Dominican Center History
The Dominican Center opened its doors in 1993 on the Marywood Campus of the Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids. It was established to welcome others to witness the power of Spirit through experiential prayer, shared study, service, and community building. Over the years this ministry has offered a conference center with overnight accommodations, bookstore, chapel, and a large variety of programs. In 2022, the Dominican Center moved across Fulton St onto Aquinas College’s campus where it is currently housed in the former Bukowski Chapel.
Dominican Sisters
To reach a particular Sister, call 616-514-3106 and tell the desk who you want to be connected to.
Likewise, if you are wanting to attend an event for a sister, call 616-514-3106 for the relevant information.
Mass Times
The Dominican Center does not hold mass.
The public can attend Aquinas College’s Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Chapel. Follow this link for the schedule.
The Sisters’ Chapel of the Word at Marywood isn’t open to the public because there isn’t space once the sisters assemble.
Program Payments
If you do not wish to use a credit card through our website, you can send a check made out to Dominican Center for the program amount, with the program name in the memo line and bring it or send it to us at 1700 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI 49506.
If you need to make a payment plan or want to request financial assistance, please download this form, complete and submit it to us before registering for a program.
The Dominican Center no longer offers the following:
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bookstore, you can try the Diocese store at Cathedral Square
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overnight retreat rooms
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rental of conference space
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massage or Feldenkrais
Academy Manor
(Senior Housing)
If you are interested in learning about or applying for Academy Manor, the senior housing community, please contact 616-401-7965 or visit their website here.
St. Francis Sculpture Garden
It is open to the public and located on the west of the Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids property at 111 Lakeside Drive.
For more information, go to their website here.
Questions & Information
If you have questions or need more information regarding Spiritual Direction at Dominican Center Marywood at Aquinas College, please contact:
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