Events & Celebrations

  • Spreading the Spirit of Love — Palm Sunday Lent Week 6

    Spreading the Spirit of Love — Palm Sunday Lent Week 6

    March 21, 2024

    Join the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids in reflection during Lent as we recall hymns of praise that lift our hearts. Week 6: Palm Sunday – March 24 COME, RAISE OUR VOICES IN SONG, SPREADING THE SPIRIT OF LOVE. All Glory, Laud, and Honor to you, Redeemer King. We have set our hearts for the […]

  • “We are the people your call set apart” — Lent Week 5

    “We are the people your call set apart” — Lent Week 5

    March 15, 2024

    Join the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids in reflection during Lent as we recall hymns of praise that lift our hearts. Week 5: Sundays of Lent – March 17 COME, RAISE OUR VOICES IN SONG, SPREADING THE SPIRIT OF LOVE. Adoramus Te Christe; we bless you because by your holy cross you have redeemed the […]

  • Catholic Sisters Week: Thank You Sisters!

    Catholic Sisters Week: Thank You Sisters!

    March 12, 2024

    I am grateful for the gift of study and reflection! From my time at Aquinas as a student and young employee, there was no performance (or preaching) without preparation. Srs. Diane Dehn, OP, Regina Goeldel, OP, and Rosemary O’Donnell, OP, all made sure of that! As an Associate I learned even more, leaning on Sr. […]

  • Happy 100th Birthday Sister Verona Wangler!

    Happy 100th Birthday Sister Verona Wangler!

    March 12, 2024

    Wednesday, March 13 is Sister Verona Wangler’s  big celebration! 100 years of life and 80 years as a Dominican, I have learned to be silent and make space for God to speak. God speaks to me as I visit the chapel but also in many other ways. Nature reflects God’s beauty in a snowfall, changing […]

  • Sister and Associate Brunch at Cathedral Square

    Sister and Associate Brunch at Cathedral Square

    March 11, 2024

    Sisters and Associates, let’s gather to celebrate the feast of St. Catherine of Siena. Please join us for Brunch SATURDAY APRIL 27, 2024 11:15 am – 11:30 CHECK IN 11:30 am – 1:30 pm  FOOD & FELLOWSHIP Location: Cathedral Square, 360 Division Avenue at Wealthy Street “Be who God meant you to be and you […]

  • Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids Elect New Leadership Team, Term Begins July 1, 2024

    Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids Elect New Leadership Team, Term Begins July 1, 2024

    March 11, 2024

    Sister Sandra Delgado, OP, Prioress, formally opened the Congregation’s 55th General Chapter, held March 3 to 10, 2024. On Friday, March 8, 2024, the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids elected their next prioress and leadership team members. The newly elected Leadership Team steps forward to lead the mission and life of the Congregation beginning July […]

  • “Return to God with all your heart” – Lent Week 4

    “Return to God with all your heart” – Lent Week 4

    March 8, 2024

    Join the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids in reflection during Lent as we recall hymns of praise that lift our hearts. Week 4: Sundays of Lent – March 10 COME, RAISE OUR VOICES IN SONG, SPREADING THE SPIRIT OF LOVE. Return to God with all your heart, the source of grace and mercy. We are […]

  • Catholic Sisters Week: Celebrating Sister Gretchen Sills OP

    Catholic Sisters Week: Celebrating Sister Gretchen Sills OP

    March 7, 2024

    I have deep gratitude for Sister Gretchen Sills. She was my mentor during my year of discernment to become a Dominican Associate. Sister Gretchen is a thoughtful, kind, and wise woman who shares her faith generously with others. My heart is full of her contributions to my spiritual growth. Thank you, Sister Gretchen! ~ Carol […]

  • Catholic Sisters Week – Let’s Show Sisters the Power of Their Presence!

    Catholic Sisters Week – Let’s Show Sisters the Power of Their Presence!

    March 1, 2024

    Let’s show the Sisters who have taught us, mentored us, and stood by us — lots of love during Catholic Sisters Week! We see Sisters advocating for the rights of migrants, educating the next generation, welcoming refugees, promoting peace, ministering to the homebound. During Catholic Sisters Week, March 8-14, let’s take the opportunity to introduce […]

  • “Come seek the tender faithfulness of God.” – Lent Week 3

    “Come seek the tender faithfulness of God.” – Lent Week 3

    March 1, 2024

    Join the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids in reflection during Lent as we recall hymns of praise that lift our hearts. Week 3: Sundays of Lent – March 3 COME, RAISE OUR VOICES IN SONG, SPREADING THE SPIRIT OF LOVE. Come seek the tender faithfulness of God. Free us in mercy from the sins that […]