Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids

  • We Stand in Solidarity with the People of the Middle East

    We Stand in Solidarity with the People of the Middle East

    October 16, 2023

    As women of the Gospel, the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids grieve with those who grieve and seek release of those held captive since the missile and humanitarian attacks began in Israel and Gaza October 7, 2023. “hatred, already experienced for too long, will increase even more and the ensuing spiral of violence will create […]

  • Sr. Donna Jean Thelen Jubilarian 2023 – 70 Years a Sister

    Sr. Donna Jean Thelen Jubilarian 2023 – 70 Years a Sister

    October 13, 2023

    Seventy years seems like a long time to be committed to a ministry of service to others, but that is what I have been privileged as a Grand Rapids Dominican to do. My mother was a teacher and used to tell interesting stories of her years as a teacher; and my own experience of having […]

  • Sr. Marie Carla Moeggenborg Jubilarian 2023 – 60 Years a Sister

    Sr. Marie Carla Moeggenborg Jubilarian 2023 – 60 Years a Sister

    October 6, 2023

    As I reflect on 60 years of Dominican life, I am amazed how these six words have guided me… I was born in Bay City, the daughter of Carl and Agnes Moeggenborg. The family eventually moved to rural Shepherd. There we lived among aunts, uncles, and cousins. In due time, our family welcomed additional children […]

  • Catholic Sisters Week Food Drive Wrap-Up and Thanks

    Catholic Sisters Week Food Drive Wrap-Up and Thanks

    March 22, 2023

    “Celebrating Catholic Sisters Week and the food drive was an adventure. Generosity, kindness, empathy and goodwill made this food drive a fitting celebration of Catholic Sisters. The Sisters volunteered their time and donated food, personal items, baby items and even cat food! The floor of a 9-foot U-Haul van was covered twice with donations. With […]

  • Funeral Services for Sister Joyce Williams OP

    Funeral Services for Sister Joyce Williams OP

    March 17, 2023

    Sister Joyce Williams OP entered eternal life on March 17, 2023 at the age of 81 after 63 years of religious life. We commend Sister Joyce to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service Monday, March 20 at 7:00 pm Chapel of the Word/Marywood Funeral Mass Tuesday, March 21 at 10:00 am Chapel of the […]

  • Catholic Sisters Week: We Found a Place at Your Family Table

    Catholic Sisters Week: We Found a Place at Your Family Table

    March 9, 2023

    Thank you Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids for being models of joyful service, Christian kindness, and human love. Because of you and your commitment to inclusiveness, truth, justice, and peace, we the Dominican Associates have found a place at your family table. We continue to stand by you and share in your mission to praise, […]

  • Funeral Services for Sister Olga Mizzi OP

    Funeral Services for Sister Olga Mizzi OP

    March 7, 2023

    Sister Olga Mizzi OP entered eternal life on March 6, 2023 at the age of 98 after 77 years of religious life. We commend Sister Olga to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service Thursday, March 9 at 7:00 pm Chapel of the Word/Marywood Funeral Mass Friday, March 10 at 10:00 am Chapel of the […]

  • Funeral Services for Sister Joyce Kolasa OP

    Funeral Services for Sister Joyce Kolasa OP

    March 7, 2023

    Sister Joyce Kolasa OP entered eternal life on March 5, 2023 at the age of 89 after 71 years of religious life. We commend Sister Joyce to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service Monday, March 6 at 7:00 pm Chapel of the Word/Marywood Funeral Mass Tuesday, March 7 at 10:00 am Chapel of the […]

  • Join the Challenge: Refuse to Use or Buy Single-Use Plastic Bottles March 8-14

    Join the Challenge: Refuse to Use or Buy Single-Use Plastic Bottles March 8-14

    March 3, 2023

    The Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids, Michigan are one of many congregations of Catholic Sisters taking up the “Refuse to Use” challenge to abstain from using single-use plastic beverage bottles during Catholic Sisters Week March 8-14, 2023. Learning about the damage caused by plastic pollution. The production of polluting waste is only one part of […]

  • Dominican Sisters are Refusing to Use or Buy Single-Use Beverages in Plastic Bottles All Week

    Dominican Sisters are Refusing to Use or Buy Single-Use Beverages in Plastic Bottles All Week

    March 2, 2023

    Join our Care of Earth commitment during Catholic Sisters Week Refuse to Use or Buy single-use beverages in plastic bottles all week. We are teaming up with Catholic Sisters across the country on this one. Together with Dominicans and Catholic Sisters across the country, we have committed to “Refuse to Use” any single-use plastic beverage […]