“We bless you, O God, for giving us hands that we use in service to others. Amen.

Sisters and Employees of the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids gathered for the first time in two years to honor the work of our hands, the commitment of our spirits, and to bless the hands of all in the Blessing of the Hands.

“It takes many hands to serve in mission, and we are grateful to both lay and Sister employees who lend their talents and time to furthering the mission and works of the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids,” said Prioress Sr. Sandra Delgado OP on behalf of the Leadership Team.

“Gratitude fills our hearts as we gather here today. Over the past two and a half years, we have not been able to gather with you for the usual events and celebrations. We have missed that and we pray that we can resume celebrating significant events together in the very near future. And we have missed the interactions on a daily basis,” said Sr. Sandra.

“Today we offer each of you a special blessing and recognize that your service here is a gift to each of us,” said Sr. Sandra.

Sr. Megan McElroy with Sr. Sandra lead prayer in Chapel of the Word at Marywood. While Sr. Joan Williams and Sr. Maureen Geary led the service in St. Catherine of Siena Chapel at Aquinta Hall.

“Creator God, bless the work of our hands,” said members of the Leadership Team as they blessed the hands of each employee during this special service.

In appreciation for you and all that you do, today and every day.

Enjoy this video of our week of appreciation and fun.

Celebrating Milestone Service Anniversaries

We convey our appreciation for employees celebrating significant anniversaries of employment with us. We are grateful for your years of service.

Milestone Service Anniversaries
We convey our appreciation for employees celebrating significant anniversaries of employment with us. We are grateful for your years of service.
25 Years: Kevin Hayes, Infrastructure Manager
20 Years: Marcia Dells, Community Assistant
10 Years: Ellen Lamphere, Beautician
5 Years:
Agatha Doe, Resident Assistant
Phil Hall, Manager, Maintenance & Grounds
Lonnie Hewitt, Maintenance Specialist
Greg Jaroch, Chief Financial Officer
Lisa Mitchell, Director Associate Life
Alyssa Morillo Scheidt, Director Mission Advancement
Diana Tourongeau, Resident Assistant