We endeavor to express in our lives the Dominican motto: to praise, to bless, and to preach.
Change the World with Your Presence
Our patron St. Catherine of Siena wrote: “Be who you were meant to be and you will change the world.” Her message wasn’t just intended for vowed religious. It was intended to encourage and empower every individual.
Sisters of the Dominican Order of Preachers have spent lifetimes delving deeply into being present. Our desire is for our presence to nurture hope in the world. For hope is that aspect of faith which makes us certain that the world is cared for and loved by God. Hope obliges us to work toward the realization of the promises found in Jesus: freedom, peace, justice, and reconciliation.
Called to be an Artisan of Peace
Each one of us is called to be an artisan of peace, by uniting and not dividing, by extinguishing hatred and not holding on to it, by opening paths of dialogue and not by constructing new walls (284), preached Pope Francis in the encyclical Fratelli Tutti.
Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters believe justice begins with every conversation—with the willingness to listen deeply, seek truth, and recognize the dignity of each person. It begins at home and grows through relationships of peace, solidarity, compassionate action, and a commitment to right relationships with one another and all creation.
Start where you are: love your neighbor, honor human dignity, walk the nonviolent way of Jesus, and care for the earth.
We welcome you to walk with us — deepening your commitment to justice, become an artisan of peace.
Directions in Ministry
Our directions in ministry guide our Congregational Mission and Communal Life.
Public Statements
Who we are, what we stand for, and how we live our lives in Christ remain steadfast as we reflect and respond to the needs of our country and world at this time.
Our Leadership Team, on behalf of the Congregation, is compelled to respond to what we are witnessing around us. The decision to respond, and the content of our public statements align with our mission and values, and Catholic Social Teaching.
Faith Leaders Speak Out to Defend Voting Rights
Faith Leaders Speak Out to Defend Voting Rights
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Prioritizing the Gospel in our Commitment to Humanitarian Needs in the United States
Prioritizing the Gospel in our Commitment to Humanitarian Needs in the United States
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Call for Humane, Just, Compassionate Response to Immigration Crisis
Call for Humane, Just, Compassionate Response to Immigration Crisis
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