February 28, 2024
CHAPTER is the time during which the Congregational business of elections and Constitution review occurs for the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids. Every six years, there is a change in the Leadership Team. A newly elected Leadership Team steps forward to lead the mission and life of the Congregation. Members of the former Leadership Team, […]
February 27, 2024
We Raise Our Voices – February 2024 RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS We commit ourselves to encountering and seeking the Holy in ourselves, In each other, in the people of all cultures, lifestyles, and economic status. The Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids with our Associates and Friends are committed to the dignity of each human being and […]
February 13, 2024
From Ashes to Reflection to Conversion of Heart… Ash Wednesday reminds us that we are loved by a merciful God. It reminds us to love our neighbors and all Creation. The entire Lenten Season is the story of the power of love to change our hearts. Christ’s life, death and resurrection give us Hope and […]
January 26, 2024
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, And I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 Into Your hands, I commend my family, O God. For I must let go of trying to “fix” everything and everyone. And instead, place them in Your gentle hands and compassionate heart, where they will be carried […]
December 12, 2023
According to the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights. It conveys a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations. It sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected and it has been translated into […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]