Bernice Garcia

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  March was a busy and blessed month!

  April 23, 2018

  It was an honor and privilege to interview Sister Bernice. Before the interview, Sister Bernice showed me pictures and newspaper clippings from her time in New Mexico. She was beaming with pride, joy, and love for her communities and parishes. I am eager for others to have the opportunity to experience Sister Bernice’s interview to […]

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  Sister Inspiration: Bernice Garcia, OP

  March 15, 2018

  Sarah Toppen and Sister Bernice Garcia, OP are walking together on an oral history project for SisterStory. It is an ongoing initiative of National Catholic Sisters Week, a campaign to broaden awareness of Catholic sisters. The following is an introduction to this project by Aquinas College Student Sarah Toppen. From the moment I enter the Dominican Center […]

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  Sisters Celebrate 75, 70, 60, 50 Year Jubilees as Vowed Religious

  August 9, 2016

  Each chose consecrated life as her vocation. Each is emboldened by faith and serving with joy. Each builds upon the legacy of 800 years of Dominican faith and faithfulness. The Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids honor the commitment of our members when a Sister reaches a specific number of years in her religious life: 25, 50, 60, […]