November 9, 2018
“It casts a shadow over the city that they call “new” Stuttgart, raised during the years after World War II. The mountain I stood on is what remains of “old” Stuttgart, razed by bombs dropped by fighter planes. The mountain stands as a permanent reminder to German citizens—and to visitors from all over the world—of the […]
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 […]
October 31, 2018
Since Friday, Oct. 26, Ardeth Platte, OP and Carol Gilbert, OP have been circulating in Hampton Roads, a conglomerate of seven cities in Virginia. On the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 30, they helped distribute food to people who are homeless. In the afternoon, they spoke to 5th – 12th graders at Virginia Beach Quaker Friends […]
September 14, 2018
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on September 21. The UN General Assembly has declared this a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. This is a time for humanity to come together, in spirit and in action, to forward […]
September 13, 2018
The Nuns and Nones project seeks to bring these two intergenerational groups together in order to explore new forms of community life, help millennials see models for sustainable activism and create an intergenerational network of connections, what the project’s website describes as “an unlikely alliance across communities of spirit.” Different people emphasized different turning points […]
August 31, 2018
Saint Series Presentation Tuesday, April 16, 2019 — St. Charles Lwanga & Companions, Convert and Martyr, 1860-1886 presented by: Mary Jo Asadorian, 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 […]
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 […]
July 18, 2018
Pax Christi of Michigan works to bring about peace locally, nationally, and globally through prayer, study, and action. We are rooted in spirituality, dedicated to studying issues of justice from the vantage point of all those involved, and espouse working for peace with justice through nonviolent conflict transformation. Pax Christi West Michigan is one of […]
July 16, 2018
Gather with classmates to reconnect and enjoy a fabulous lunch at Dominican Center at Marywood. The perfect start to an afternoon exploring ArtPrize! Return. Reconnect. Reminisce. More detail to come!
June 5, 2018
Earlier this month we had the pleasure of welcoming 70 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade students from St Stephen Catholic School to help clean and pick up around the Marywood campus. As the students went around the campus grounds, they also had a chance to take a stroll through the St Francis of Assisi Sculpture Garden […]