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A Jubilarian Shares Her Story – Sister Marie Benedict O’Toole, OP
August 10, 2017
In our Dominican tradition, we celebrate Jubilee years of Sisters. We are blessed to recognize Jubilarians for their vowed lives and service for 80, 75, 70, 60, 50, and 25 years. We honor each woman and the unique contributions she has made to the world and to our Congregation mission. Each Jubilarian tells her own story […]
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A Jubilarian Shares Her Story – Sr. Maureen Sheahan, OP
August 9, 2017
“See! I will not forget you. I have carved you on the palm of my hand.” Isaiah 49:15 My life began with my devoted Mother and Dad as the oldest of four children. I spent eight happy years with the Grand Rapids Dominicans at St. Philomena School in Beal City. After high school I felt […]
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Corporate Stance: Care of Creation; Climate Change
August 8, 2017
We commit ourselves to foster the contemplative stance that all the earth is sacred and interconnected; respect and accountability for the earth are necessary to the survival of life. We affirm that actions which impact the environment will be preceded by the question: Is this action which I (we) are performing supportive of the environment? […]
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Corporate Stance: Against the Death Penalty
August 8, 2017
Our Stance: Against the Death Penalty Our stance commits us to make public proclamations for life when and where they are needed and to preach the justice of our commitment. We will be called upon to work in coalition with other groups, to speak out at times of executions, to promote study and prayer in […]
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Corporate Stance: Genetically Modified Foods
August 8, 2017
We support a moratorium on the planting of crops derived from genetically modified organisms (GMO), pending environmental and human safety studies. Until such time as this technology is proven safe, all foods containing GMO ingredients should be clearly LABELED. BACKGROUND The Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters are members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) and support its mission: “Through the […]
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Corporate Stance: Nuclear Disarmament
August 8, 2017
On this date of November 15, 2007 and the Feast of St. Albert the Great (Dominican preacher, teacher and scientist) the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids, MI announce that we have joined with the Federation of Dominican Sisters USA in a corporate stance for nuclear disarmament. A vote of members was taken; there was overwhelming support for […]
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Celebrating A Silver Jubilee & Dominican Associate Jubilarians
August 2, 2017
Preach in All Ways Dominican Associate Life Mission: Touched by the Holy One, we journey in solidarity with the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids and with one another. Connecting and collaborating in Christian mission and spirituality. We embrace the Dominican charism, ministering in joyful faith and compassionate love. This year, we celebrate the commitment and service […]
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2017 Tekakwitha Conference Reflection with Sister Margaret Hillary
August 2, 2017
Sr. Margaret Hillary attended the Tekakwitha Conference in Rapid City, South Dakota July 19-22, 2017. The theme of this year’s conference was Loving One Another through the Spirit of St. Kateri. The Conference is the Voice, Presence, and Identity of Indigenous Catholics of North America under the protection and inspiration of St. Kateri Tekakwitha. A […]
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Meeting the Marginalized: Dominican Associate Impact
July 26, 2017
I’d like to share with you my 11-minute performance piece: Meeting on the Margins, around my ministry with people who are living on the margins. It can be found on the home page of my website: cynthiatrenshaw.com. It is followed by a longer video of the Q&A session if you wish to watch that also. […]
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Justice Collaboration
July 22, 2017
Collaborating with Other Justice Advocates Dominicans in search of truth and justice engage with one another on many issues of concern. Dominicans have a long history of advancing the understanding of human rights and the economic, social, and political systems that influence and shape the lives of people. The Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids collaborate with the North […]