News
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Nurturing Young Naturalists at Marywood
July 15, 2015
Care of Earth Curriculum for Whistle Stop Child Care on Marywood Campus in Grand Rapids The Whistle Stop Child Development Center, located on the campus of the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids, graduated its first group of Pre-School Naturalists with prairie habitat expertise on July 9, 2015. The children, between 4-5 years old, have been participating in […]
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Catechetical Resources: Laudato Si’ Care for Our Common Home
June 22, 2015
Catechists: Do you need Laudato Si’ classroom resources and materials? Get a copy of book recommendations, lesson plans and more, for all age groups. This resource was developed by the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids and friends to assist catechists in sharing Pope Francis’ call to Care for Our Common Home. Children’s Book Recommendations for Laudati Si […]
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Consecrated Life Retreat for Diocesan Sisters: Lived Reality and Hope for the Future
June 10, 2015
Sunday, July 26, 2015 at 6:00 pm – Friday, July 31 at Noon Dominican Center at Marywood Hosted by the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids With the encouragement of Pope Francis we will celebrate our renewal of religious life in the spirit of Vatican II and the charisms of our founders, recommit to living the vows and […]
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Laudato Si’ — Caring for Earth, Our Common Home
June 6, 2015
Since 1992, the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids have been engaged in care of earth initiatives in support of our Relationship with the Earth Direction Statement: 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 […]
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“LCWR Leader: End of Vatican mandate result of growth in understanding”
May 15, 2015
The Leadership Conference for Women Religious (LCCWR) today released a statement of the LCWR officers on the conclusion of the CDF mandate. The Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids are looking forward to participating in the LCWR Assembly’s discussion at the annual meeting in Houston this summer, and we are grateful for the extraordinary leadership of LCWR officers […]
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Marywood Academy Alumnae Brunch
April 25, 2015
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Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids 2015 Jubilarians
April 15, 2015
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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A Good Friday Blessing
April 3, 2015
May God of all Goodness bless you. On this Good Friday, with its symbol of the Cross of Love, we Christians fully participate in the mystery of Death and Life. In facing our fear of death, we can realistically embrace the daily gift of life. May you embrace the belief that love is the strongest […]
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12 Anniversary of Invasion of Iraq
March 20, 2015
March 19 is the 12th Anniversary of the Invasion of Iraq. I’m writing to express my concerns about the People of Iraq and my belief in the U.S. “responsibility to protect”. I draw your attention to the responsibility the United States and the international community has for the victims of current human rights abuses taking […]
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Sr. Chela Gonzalez, OP, Draws Sisters Into ICYC
March 18, 2015
It’s been a busy month for this Dominican Sister: two back to back events and all the preparation that goes into them. Sr. Chela’s energy and enthusiasm for her ministry is a wonder. “At this year’s Religious Education Congress (RE Congress), there are 40,000+ people from every state and 18 countries. The energy is amazing,” […]