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Aquinas Students… We Are So Blessed by Their Service
August 19, 2016
Aquinas College freshman arrived for orientation in Grand Rapids this week. On Friday, Aug. 19, new students ventured off campus for their first day of service this school year. They participated in Project Unite: Love Where You Live,. an annual service day that is rooted in the Dominican charisms of service and community. During Project Unite new students, […]
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Sisters Celebrate 75, 70, 60, 50 Year Jubilees as Vowed Religious
August 9, 2016
Each chose consecrated life as her vocation. Each is emboldened by faith and serving with joy. Each builds upon the legacy of 800 years of Dominican faith and faithfulness. The Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids honor the commitment of our members when a Sister reaches a specific number of years in her religious life: 25, 50, 60, […]
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Barbara Reid, OP Appointed to Aquinas College Board of Trustees
August 8, 2016
The Aquinas College Board of Trustees is a dynamic group of active and dedicated community leaders whose expertise ranges from education and religion to law and business. Barbara E. Reid, O.P. is VP and Academic Dean at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, Illinois, and is a Dominican Sister of Grand Rapids, Michigan. She holds […]
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Partners In Parenting Mobile Classroom Has New Home at Aquinas College
July 12, 2016
Since 1999, Srs. Marguerite Cool and Jean Kramer have operated their ministry from a mobile base, a Winnebago modified to fit their needs. Our Winnebago now has a new home at Aquinas College. Aquinas College will be using the vehicle to meet the needs of diverse groups on the campus from the Education Department to sports […]
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The Call of Liturgy: Another Dimension of Dominican Life
June 16, 2016
When Sister Chris Wood, OP first arrived at Marywood, she had been a Sister since 1969, but not a Dominican Sister. After much discernment, Sister Chris transitioned to become a member of the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids. That was in 2002. A rich life is full of transitions. Following her gifts, including a very astute […]
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Marywood Academy Homecoming 2016
May 16, 2016
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Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids 2016 Jubilarians
May 1, 2016
A Jubilee is an anniversary when we honor a Sister and reflect on her unique contributions to our lives. We tell stories, share what we’ve learned from and with one another, and reflect on our joys and sorrows. We celebrate! We honor each Dominican Sister and the ways that she has shared her God-given gifts […]
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Stamp Out Hunger
May 1, 2016
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Sheltering People Who Are Homeless: Welcoming a Family of Nine to Marywood
April 20, 2016
Photo Caption: Tommy FitzGerald was just four when he met Sister Judith Ann Barber. Here, they get reacquainted as Tommy shows her his quilt, made for him by the Dominican Sisters. The quilt was one of a set made for the beds of the FitzGerald family during the months they lived with the Sisters at […]
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Dominican Crosses Blessed by Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids
March 23, 2016
Dominicans belong to the worldwide family of sisters, friars, nuns, and laity which comprise the Order of Preachers. Founded in 1216 by St. Dominic de Guzman, the Order of Preachers was created in response to a desperate need for inspired and informed preaching. In January of this year, the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids began a cross painting project to recognize the 800th Anniversary […]