Ministry Presence
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The Last Will and Testament of St. Dominic — Behold, my children, the heritage I leave you
August 8, 2021
The Last Will and Testament of St. Dominic: Behold, my children, the heritage I leave you: Have charity for one another; Guard humility; Make your treasure out of voluntary poverty. Saint Dominic died exactly 800 years and one day ago. About noon on August 6 the brothers gathered around him in his cell in […]
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Maureen Geary Elected to LCWR Board
June 30, 2021
Balloting for Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) president-elect and national board members opened on Saturday, June 5, and closed on Saturday, June 26. Rebecca Ann Gemma, OP, (Springfield) is the new president-elect, and Kathleen Brazda, CSJ; Maureen Geary, OP; (Grand Rapids)and Pushpa Gomes, CSC, were elected to the board. Their terms will begin at […]
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Positive White Identity & Anti-Racism – An Opportunity for Learning and Reflection
June 26, 2021
The Inclusion Team for the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids exists to foster growth and transformation that creates, supports, and sustains a diverse, inclusive, and racially equitable culture on the Marywood campus. Our team is committed to providing opportunities for learning and reflection. We thank guest contributor Mallory E. Miller, M. Ed., Assistant Director of […]
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Michigan Catholic Sisters Call for Ron Weiser’s Removal as Republican Party Chair, U of M Regent
March 29, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 29, 2021 CONTACT: Sandra Delgado OP 616.514.3101 SDelgado@grdominicans.org STATEMENT OF LEADERS OF CONGREGATIONS OF MICHIGAN CATHOLIC SISTERS CALLING FOR RON WEISER’S REMOVAL AS CHAIR OF THE MICHIGAN REPUBLICAN PARTY AND RESIGNATION AS REGENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN As women of faith whose congregations have served the people of Michigan […]
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Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters Issued Statements in 2020-2021
February 23, 2021
During 2020-2021, our Leadership Team issued the following statements in response to the life and times in our world. Affirm “God Is On Your Side” Statement by 12 U.S. Catholic Bishops and Tyler Clementi Foundation Protecting LGBT Youth Endorse Interfaith Statement Against Nuclear Weapons January 22, 2021 Issue Statement in Response to Violence at Our […]
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Sister Inspiration: A Bridge of Love & Hope in Chimbote
January 29, 2021
Dominican Sisters Margaret Mary Birchmeier and Lillian Bockheim serve as part of the “bridge of love and hope” in one of the poorest communities in South America. They have lived in the community of Chimbote since the 1960s building a ministry that today includes a maternity hospital, pre-natal education, and well-baby clinics. From very humble […]
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“Somewhere in the West” — An Archives Story Map Project
January 29, 2021
The Archives Department is excited to share our Story Map entitled “Somewhere in the West: The Historical Geography of the Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters” focusing on our Michigan pioneer predecessors. Story Maps are produced through an online application that combines text and images, and can include maps and other elements, to tell stories in a […]
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A Prayer for Epiphany: Restore Peace and Hope in Our Nation
January 7, 2021
We Dominican Sisters~ Grand Rapids are grieved at the events unfolding in our nation’s capital. As we watch and listen to what is happening in Washington, DC, we hold our nation, citizens, and elected leaders in prayer. We condemn the violent actions that seek to destroy the confirmation of our democratically elected President-elect and Vice-President-elect […]
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STATEMENT in Response to Violence at Our Nation’s Capitol
January 6, 2021
We Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids are grieved at the events unfolding in our nation’s capitol. As we watch and listen to what is happening in Washington, DC, we hold our nation, citizens, and elected leaders in prayer. We condemn the violent actions that seek to destroy the confirmation of our democratically elected President-elect and […]
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Aquinas College Establishes Sr. Aquinas Weber Endowment Scholarship
December 15, 2020
In December, Aquinas College honored Sr. Aquinas Weber (’58) when it announced an endowment scholarship in her name. The Sr. Aquinas Weber Endowment Scholarship has – so far – raised more than one million dollars from alumni and friends, and is the largest of its kind at Aquinas. College President, Kevin Quinn, and Gina Covert, […]