Dominican Associates
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Hearts of Service with Instruments of Hope
May 13, 2019
Hearts of service with Instruments of Hope in St. Francis of Assisi Sculpture Garden for Prayer and Meditation. Thank you friends, Sisters, Dominican Associates, and employees for your commitment to caring for our Earth and sacred spaces for prayer and meditation at Marywood Campus and Dominican Center at Marywood.
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Hearts of Service at St. Andrew Cemetery
May 13, 2019
Hearts of service at St. Andrew Cemetery. Thank you friends for your commitment to the Dominican pillars: service, prayer, community, study. We appreciate you: Sisters, Dominican Associates, and employees.
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Marywood Campus Spring & Summer 2019 Preached Retreats
February 15, 2019
Dominican Center for Spirituality Coordinator Diane Zerfas, OP, has announced preached retreats for vowed religious and associates coming up this spring and summer. Preaching through Beauty with Diane Zerfas OP and Friends Sunday, begins May 19 at 6:00 pm – May 24 at noon at Aquinata Hall God speaks a message of love through […]
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Christmas Pajama Collection 2018 for Wedgewood Great Success
January 15, 2019
The Christmas Pajama Collection project for Wedgewood in Grand Rapids was a GREAT success, reported Dominican Associate Terri Sierzant. “Combined, you donated 232 pairs of pajamas to the children at Wedgwood. That means every child in all the residential homes, and Manasseh Project Outreach and the Autism Center received a pair of pajamas. Plus there were extra […]
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Dominican Call to Justice–Think Globally, Act Locally, A Reflection with Lisa Mitchell
November 7, 2018
I am a member of the National Dominican Associate Directors (NDAD) which meets annually at one of the congregations of our Dominican Family. I just returned from Sparkill, New York, where we met from October 26-28. This is a time for the directors to share information and to talk about issues affecting Associates and Sisters. […]
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We Stand & Preach Against Racism, Hate, and Violence
November 2, 2018
We Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters and Associates — with so many — grieve with our brothers and sisters wounded by violence and hatred. We pray for healing for the “Tree of Life” Synagogue and community of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and for healing in Jeffersontown, Kentucky. The Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids condemn racism. Hate and discrimination […]
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St. John Cassian, Monk & Theologian – Saint Series
August 31, 2018
Saint Series Presentation Tuesday, September 25, 2018 — St. John Cassian Monk, Theologian 360-435, presented by: David Lincoln, Dominican Associate The Saint Series is an exploration of what was happening in the world, village, or home during the lifetime of individual Saints. It’s an opportunity to learn more about a Saint and understand how […]
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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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Sister Inspiration: Celebrating Care of Earth and Life
April 13, 2018
Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids are in love with God’s creation and celebrate, steward, and protect it. Each of our Dominican Sisters, our Dominican Associates, and our employees articulate stewardship is a core value. Through action, study, reflection, and prayer, each one of us has adopted personal eco-justice intentions. We value making time to study, […]
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Saint Series Presents Elizabeth Ann Seton
April 12, 2018
Elizabeth Ann Seton – 1774-1821 – Vowed Religious, Founder of an Order, & Saint On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, Grand Rapids Dominican Associate Liz Klas presents this program featuring the life of Elizabeth Ann Seton. The following facts only give us a brief glimpse of Seton’s life. Liz Klaz will present a deeper look at […]