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Sister Patrice Konwinski Receives Papal Honor
June 21, 2007
From the Office of the Grand Rapids Diocese Grand Rapids Dominican Sister Patrice Konwinski, chancellor of the Diocese of Grand Rapids, has been awarded the Pro-Ecclesia et Pontifice (for the Church and pontiff) Medal by Pope Benedict XVI. The honor was instituted by Pope Leo XIII in 1888 on the occasion of his golden jubilee. […]
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Sister Agnes Thiel, OP Honored by GGR Women’s History Council
October 14, 2006
Sister Agnes Thiel, OP Honored Senior Advocate and Educator Sister Agnes Thiel was the designer and first Director of the innovative Emeritus Program of Aquinas College, opened in 1975, which offers a variety of noncredit courses to those who wish to learn for the joy of learning, primarily directed toward seniors. This center was established […]
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Art Gallery: Sister Phyllis Mrozinski
April 9, 2006
Sister Phyllis Mrozinski is best known for her three dimensional sculpture work, often carved stone or bronze. However, she worked in a variety of mediums ranging from drawing and painting to poetry, photography and printmaking. At the age of fifty-five, Sister Phyllis requested and received permission to study art at Aquinas College, which by then […]
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Phyllis Mrozinski, OP awarded the Fra Angelico Award in 2006
April 9, 2006
For many years Phyllis Morzinski, OP had been teaching art and doing art but at age 55 she returned to college to enhance her skills. It was quickly discovered that she had a natural ability for sculpting. She has the capacity to wait for the sculpture to “reveal” itself. Much of her work time is […]
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Art Gallery: Sister Laurena Alflen
August 28, 2000
Sister Laurena Alflen is a musician turned painter and works primarily in pastel and occasionally in watercolor. She bases her art largely off of photographs she has taken. Scenes of nature, religious subjects, and architecture draw inspiration from both Grand Rapids and her travels. Sister Laurena is an active member of the Dominican Institute for […]
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Art Gallery: Sister Catherine Anderson
August 6, 2000
Sister Catherine Anderson has been drawing and painting since she was 5 years old and is mostly self-taught, although she has taken a few summer classes. She thanks God for her talent and her mother Rose for her encouragement. She has used this talent teaching children and adults. The times of painting have been moments […]
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Thaddeus Kowalinski, OP Enjoyed Sharing Latin, the Classics with Students
March 4, 1997
In March 1997, Sr. Thaddeus was featured in the Staff Profile column of the newsletter of Sacred Heart Academy, Mt. Pleasant. The content of that column appear below. Anyone associated with Sacred Heart Academy over the past 23 years has appreciated the guidance of Emily Michaelina Kowalinski. Except you know her as Sister Thaddeus. Emily […]
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Keeping the Classics Relevant was Sister Thaddeus’ Goal
February 26, 1995
They are teaching tomorrow’s leaders today. And these dedicated educators are determined to make a difference. Years in the classroom have made them more innovative, more in touch with what really works — and more convinced that they can get results. That was the lead in reporter Linda Gittleman’s article for the Morning Sun on […]
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Women Still Face Struggle To Win Places in the Pulpit
June 10, 1990
Read or download article as a PDF. Patrice Konwinski GRPress
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St. Andrews Principal Wins National Honor
July 23, 1986
Sister Marie Michael Jacobs once wanted to be a missionary nurse, improving the lot of others in far-off lands. It was the grace of God, she figures, that led her to another sort of mission in the heart of Grand Rapids: administering education to the children of St. Andrew’s School. Her good works there. for […]