Dominican Sister

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  Dolls and Critters Made with Love

  June 1, 2022

  In 2019, Nancy Malburg OP called Bethany Christian Service and asked “What can the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids do to comfort the children caught up in the refugee and immigration crisis?” When told the children arrive with nothing, Sister Nancy put into motion a plan that would put creature comforts into the arms of children. This […]

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  Funeral Services for Sister Ann Porter OP

  May 25, 2022

  Sister Ann Porter OP entered eternal life on May 23, 2022 at the age of 86 years after 66 years of religious life. We commend Sister Ann to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service Wednesday, May 25 at 7:00 pm Chapel of the Word/Marywood Funeral Mass Thursday, May 26 at 10:30 am Chapel of […]

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  Funeral Services for Sister Janet Marie Heitz OP

  May 18, 2022

  Sister Janet Marie Heitz OP entered eternal life on May 16, 2022 at the age of 82 years after 63 years of religious life. We commend Sister Janet Marie to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service Wednesday, May 18 at 7:00 pm Chapel of the Word/Marywood Funeral Mass Thursday, May 19 at 10:00 am […]

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  Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids 2022 Jubilarians

  April 27, 2022

  A Jubilee is an anniversary when we honor Sisters and Associates and reflect on their unique contributions to our lives. We tell stories, share what we’ve learned from and with one another, and reflect on our joys and sorrows. We celebrate! We honor each Dominican Sister and Associate and the ways that they have shared […]

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  Funeral Services for Sister Mary Ellen McDonald OP

  March 8, 2022

  Sister Mary Ellen McDonald OP entered eternal life on March 5, 2022 at the age of 81 years after 60 years of religious life. We commend Sister Mary Ellen to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service Wednesday, March 9 at 7:00 pm Chapel of the Word/Marywood Funeral Mass: Thursday, March 10 at 10:00 am Chapel […]

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  Mission & Ministry Summer 2021: The Treasure of Time

  August 30, 2021

  Heroes Work Here “Among the frontline workers whom we consider heroes are all of our employees. In the Summer 2021 issue of Mission & Ministry, we are saying thank you to each and every staff member. We are blessed by those who care for us as much as they care for their families. It is […]

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  Sister Inspiration: Laurena Alflen OP

  August 13, 2021

  “It was contemplation and I gift it all to you.” ~Sr. Laurena Alflen Escape the heat of August with a visit to a cool and contemplative art gallery featuring the beautiful work of Artist Laurena Alflen OP. Sister Laurena, a Dominican Sister of Grand Rapids, is exhibiting her work through August 30 at Terryberry Gallery […]

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  Funeral Services for Sister Marlene Edwards, OP

  July 12, 2021

  Sister Marlene Edwards, OP entered eternal life on July 11, 2021 at the age of 88 after 70 years of religious life. We commend Sister Marlene to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service: Tuesday, July 13 at 7:00 pm Dominican Chapel at Marywood Funeral Mass: Wednesday, July 14 at 10:30 am Dominican Chapel at […]

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  Funeral Services for Sister Evelyn Schoenborn, OP

  July 1, 2021

  Sister Evelyn Schoenborn, OP entered eternal life on June 29, 2021 at the age of 96 after 77 years of religious life. We commend Sister Evelyn to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service: Thursday, July 1 at 7:00 pm Dominican Chapel at Marywood Funeral Mass: Friday, July 2 at 10:30 am Dominican Chapel at […]

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  Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids 2021 Jubilarians

  May 12, 2021

  A Jubilee is an anniversary when we honor a Sister and reflect on her unique contributions to our lives. We tell stories, share what we’ve learned from and with one another, and reflect on our joys and sorrows. We celebrate!  View Jubilarians online We honor each Dominican Sister and the ways that she has shared […]