Justice, Peace, & Care of Earth

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  Creating Our Future Today

  August 2, 2023

  About 130 Dominican Sisters from 17 different U.S.-based congregations and an additional 12 on Zoom gathered in Columbus at Ohio Dominican University July 27-30 to pray, converse, and dream around the question “What role can you play in EVOLVING Dominican life and mission to meet the needs of the future?” The group included women from […]

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  Creation Canticle ~ Love that Splashes

  July 7, 2023

  Love that Splashes The ocean waves splash against a rock And the stiff rock remains lifeless. You have splashed me with Your Love. I don’t want to be like the lifeless rock. I want to be changed like the spreading sand That is moved with the waves. I want to be like the sand, God. […]

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  Foundation Established to Further Our Legacy of Ministry

  June 22, 2023

  “The Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids announce the new Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters Foundation,” says Sandra Delgado, OP, prioress of the congregation of vowed women religious. Since 1877 when Dominican Sisters arrived in Michigan, the Word of God has inspired and called us to respond to the needs of the world through ministry. To further […]

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  Expanding Natural Habitat at Marywood in Grand Rapids, Michigan

  May 31, 2023

  Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids (DSGR) love God’s creation and celebrate, steward, and protect it. We work hard to assure that the Marywood campus – a greenspace in the City of Grand Rapids – continues to provide habitats for wildlife, supports biodiversity, and supports opportunities for ecological spirituality. “Today, May 31, 2023, 21 trees were […]

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  A Hymn Lamenting Gun Violence

  May 30, 2023

  God of Mercy, You Have Shown Us A Hymn Lamenting Gun Violence Suggested melody: “God of Day and God of Darkness” God of mercy, you have shown us ways of living that are good: Work for justice, treasure kindness, humbly journey with your God.” Yet your people here are grieving, hurt by weapons that destroy. […]

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  Introducing: Interlocking Goals Laudato Si’ Video Series

  May 23, 2023

  “I am passionate about sharing transformative study and reflection opportunities with people who are interested in and concerned about the health of our planet and people,” says Sr. Mary Catherine. “Today, during Laudato Si’ Celebration Week, I’m introducing a new video series about the seven closely related goals of the Laudato Si Action Platform.” Seven […]

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  Creation Canticle ~ Affinity

  May 19, 2023

  Affinity Feathers, fur, hooves and spurs, paws, petals, ponds and fins We are all in… Beautiful dance Sway in the breeze Chirp in the trees When we are in sync the way we were meant to be Together connected Since the days of creation When God Said it was good! Entrusted to care For Water, […]

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  A Contemplative Guide to Laudato Si’ Week 2023

  May 17, 2023

  Hope for the Earth. Hope for Humanity A Contemplative Guide to Laudato Si’ Week 2023 Please join the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids in this contemplative experience from May 21-28, 2023. Thank you to the Office of Peace, Justice, and the Integrity of Creation, Sisters of Charity of New York and the Office of Peace, […]

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  Bishops of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Urging G7 Leaders to Take Steps Toward Nuclear Disarmament

  May 16, 2023

  The 49th G7 summit will be held from May 19 to 21, 2023 in Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids pray that the G7 leaders respond to this united plea for nuclear disarmament and peaceful alternatives. We share the statements below to inform and remind people of the very real threat […]

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  Celebrate and Reflect: Earth/Soil

  May 15, 2023

  It is known by many names: humus/Adam – soil – ground – earth.And it is referenced often in the Bible. ( Gen. 9:20) Noah, a man of the soil, was the first to plant a vineyard. (Ex: 34:26) You shall bring the very first of the first fruits of your soil into the house of […]