June 1, 2020
Be present as you are able. Be prayerful wherever you might be. On Monday, June 1, Dominican Sisters and employees gathered at a safe distance to mourn and lament lives lost. We tolled the bell in our Pear Garden, mourning those who have lost their lives to COVID-19. We lament the death of George Floyd […]
April 8, 2019
The Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters invite you to pray with us this Lent and Easter Season at Marywood. Here is our full worship schedule. Find a map and directions.
September 14, 2018
The World Peace Flame is a symbol of peace, unity, freedom and celebration. The World Peace Flame offers the inspiration that we as individuals do and can make a difference to this world by our thoughts, actions and words. It is a reminder that we should never give up hope and never stop making the […]
April 9, 2018
Marywood House Retreat Sunday, May 6, 7:00 pm – Friday, May 11 after lunch Topic: “Friends of God and Prophets” Place: Dominican Chapel The life of the Trinity is one of profound relationship. Through the gifts of Jesus and the Spirit, we have the invitation and capacity to become friends of God. In this retreat, […]
February 20, 2018
The Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters invite you to pray with us this Lent and Easter Season at Marywood. Here is our full worship schedule. Find a map and directions.
February 7, 2018
Community at the Core Sr. Mary Kay will guide this retreat exploring the existence and development of community from dependence to interdependence, praying in community, community in the Scriptures, and community in spirituality and mission. Gather at Dominican Center at Marywood for retreat and lunch. During the day, we will take time for personal reflection […]
December 27, 2017
January is National Human Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids have long supported state and local initiatives to combat human trafficking. Based upon our commitment to promote the call of Gospel justice and help guide the study of and advocacy for human rights and climate justice in our world […]
November 30, 2017
The Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters invite you to pray with us this Advent and Christmas Season at Dominican Chapel at Marywood. We are especially pleased to welcome guest preachers for Advent O Antiphons, nightly Dec 17 – 23, 2017 at 7:00 pm in Dominican Chapel at Marywood. Here is our full worship schedule. Find a map […]
July 12, 2017
We don’t always have the luxury or ability to travel to near or far shores and immerse ourselves in the lives, culture, concerns, and joys of a people or a place. We can’t always find space in our psyches for yet another issue. And yet, to be curious, to step out of our comfort zone, […]
June 1, 2017
Adoration is every Sunday from noon – 4:00 pm with the exception of some holidays. Adoration is open to visitors. Location: St. Catherine of Siena Chapel in Aquinata Hall. Free parking in our Northeast Lot off Lakeside Drive.