Sister Ministry & Stories
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Sr. Chela Gonzalez Professed Final Vows Oct 18 2015
October 18, 2015
We joyfully announce the Final Profession of Sister Chela Gonzalez on October 18 during the 10:00 am Eucharist at Dominican Chapel/Marywood! The Order of Preachers was founded by St. Dominic to witness and to preach God’s Word. We, the daughters of Dominic, formed by the Word, dedicate our lives to the mission of proclaiming the […]
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Spectrum Health’s Gift to Marywood Health Center
October 6, 2015
Since opening its doors in 2013, nearly 300 people have sought out the holistic rehabilitation therapy offered at Marywood Health Center, a health care ministry of the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids in partnership with Porter Hills. Marywood Health Center, located on the Marywood Campus at 111 Lakeside Drive NE, in Grand Rapids, combines skilled nursing, rehabilitation […]
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God’s Tools
September 9, 2015
This Dominican sculptor carves faith stories out of stone and clay. “The 30 years since entering Aquinas College’s art program have included countless pieces. She’s participated in ArtPrize three times and also created the life-size bronze sculpture of St. Dominic on the Marywood Campus. Her pieces are a unique form of her preaching,” she says. […]
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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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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,” […]
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Open to religious life as a future path…
March 18, 2015
Liliana Gomez is just the kind of person the organizers of the National Catholic Sisters Week conference on discernment hoped to attract: passionate about her faith and social justice, and open to the idea of religious life as a future path. The first-year student at St. Mary’s University, Winona, Minnesota, grew up with two younger sisters […]
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Dominican Sisters on WGVU Radio: National Catholic Sisters Week
March 16, 2015
Sister Mary Navarre and Sr. Barbara Hansen lit up the radio waves and lots of West Michigan listeners with stories and insights about how Sisters have changed history and what Dominican Sisters are doing right here at Marywood on WGVU Radio with Shelley Irwin. During this Women’s History Month and National Catholic Sisters Week, the […]
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Pharmacist Sister Phyllis Klonowski Receives Award
March 6, 2015
Sr. Phyllis Klonowski, OP of Saginaw was awarded the Consultant Pharmacists Society of Michigan 2008 Pharmacist of the Year Award. Every year CPSM recognizes a pharmacist who has made significant contributions to the practice of consulting, home infusion or nuclear pharmacy. Recently, Sr. Phyllis was recognized by the Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA) for 40 years […]
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SisterStories Project Partners Sisters with Aquinas College Women’s Studies Students
March 3, 2015
Read oral history stories of Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters by Aquinas College Students. It has been two years since the 2014 inaugural celebration of National Catholic Sisters Week. The purpose of National Catholic Sisters Week is to shine a national spotlight on Catholic sisters and raise awareness of their profound influence on young women. It […]