DA Blodgett St Johns

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  Sister Inspiration: Marguerite Cool, OP and Jean Kramer, OP

  August 20, 2019

  Transitions in Ministry… Partners in Parenting Transitions happen more than once and often with a call to something else. For us, in 1999, it was a call from one way of teaching to another way. After interaction with children in the classroom for over 35 years, we responded to another call — to be with […]

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  #NCSW2019 Raises Awareness of Legacy of Service of Sisters and More

  March 8, 2019

  The Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids founded an orphanage in Grand Rapids and managed it and cared for children beginning in 1889. It was one of their earliest ministries. St. John Orphanage Asylum is now D.A. Blodgett-St. Johns. During National Catholic Sisters Week #NCSW, friends and employees of the congregation will volunteer at D.A. Blodgett-St. Johns on […]

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  Dominican Sisters Day of Service

  April 20, 2018

  Serving and Honoring Organizations and People Who Serve the Most Vulnerable in West Michigan The people and organizations that serve and respect the dignity of all people and care for this precious Earth are a blessing in West Michigan. Each year, the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids gather to return the love by serving these hard-working, compassionate […]

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  2018 Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids Day of Service

  April 10, 2018

  Day of Service in West Michigan Thursday, April 19, Sisters, Associates, Employees, Sunday Assembly and more friends of the Congregation gather to serve organizations that serve others in West Michigan. This year, teams will serve at Marywood and several off-campus organizations. If you are interested in gathering in community to serve community, consider joining us. […]

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  Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters Cared For Many Children at St. John’s Home

  July 14, 2017

  In the late 1800’s, a large number of children were left homeless on the streets after epidemics swept through West Michigan. Catholic church leaders and citizens came together to build St. John’s Orphanage in Grand Rapids. Dominican Sisters from Traverse City were called Grand Rapids to help care for children at the new shelter. St. John’s Home […]