January 10, 2020
“When I became a teacher, I loved my kids. During parent teacher conferences, I only had good things to say, and if there was something bad, I’d try to make it into something good,” said Carmella Conway, OP. “My dream is that there will be true peace in each person in the community; that we […]
January 2, 2020
Sister Carmella Conway, OP entered eternal life on January 2, 2020 at the age of 97 after 78 years of religious life. We commend Sister Carmella to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service: Monday, January 6 at 7:00 pm Dominican Chapel at Marywood Funeral Mass: Tuesday, January 7 at 11:00 am Dominican Chapel at […]
November 22, 2017
Puzzling is one of the contemplative practices enjoyed by Sisters at Marywood. The puzzle table attracts the diligent puzzlers and the drop-in puzzlers. The Korson Sisters: David Therese, Lydia, and Peter Mary are great puzzle fans. Sister Carmella Conway is also a regular. Sisters Margaret Kienstra and Carol Ann Nowak are avid puzzlers. Sister Linda […]
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, […]