Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids
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A Prayer and Reflection for the First Sunday of Lent Reflection
February 28, 2020
In this first week of Lent, let us pray for a “loving awareness that we are not disconnected from the rest of creatures, but joined in a splendid universal communion” (Laudato Si’). Then, let us ask for mercy for the ways in which we contribute to broken relationships with God, our brothers and sisters, and […]
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Funeral Services for Sister John Therese Kusba, OP
February 27, 2020
Sister John Therese Kusba, OP entered eternal life on February 26, 2020 at the age of 91 after 72 years of religious life. We commend Sister John Therese to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service: Thursday, February 27 at 6:00 pm Dominican Chapel at Marywood Funeral Mass: Friday, February 28 at 4:00 pm Dominican […]
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Lent & Easter 2020 at Marywood
February 19, 2020
The Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids invite you to pray with us this Lent & Easter season on Marywood Campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dates, times, and locations of worship services appear below or download the 2020 Lent & Easter Brochure. Lenten Liturgies Ash Wednesday Wednesday, February 26 – DCM Chapel 9:30 am Morning Prayer 9:45 am […]
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Funeral Services for Sister Theresa Bray, OP
February 7, 2020
Sister Theresa Bray, OP entered eternal life on February 6, 2020 at the age of 92 after 73 years of religious life. We commend Sister Theresa to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service: Monday, February 10 at 7:00 pm Dominican Chapel at Marywood Funeral Mass: Tuesday, February 11 at 11:00 am Dominican Chapel at […]
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Sister Inspiration: Chela Gonzalez, OP
February 7, 2020
My entire work life has been in ministry – and I always aspired to do ministry at the diocesan level. And because I have such a love for study and learning, I took courses, earned certificates, attended workshops, and pursued advanced degrees in theology, formation and spirituality — in order to better prepare myself for […]
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Funeral Services for Sister Lynne Hansen, OP
February 3, 2020
Sister Lynne Hansen, OP entered eternal life on January 14, 2020 at the age of 76 after 55 years of religious life. We commend Sister Lynne to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service: Friday, February 14 at 7:00 pm Dominican Chapel at Marywood Funeral Mass: Saturday, February 15 at 11:00 am Dominican Chapel at […]
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Sister Inspiration: Quiet Activist Angelina Abeyta, OP
January 31, 2020
In the early 1980s, Sister Angelina Abeyta’s attention was on the turmoil in Central America. Grand Rapids Dominican Sister Angelina recalled: “A Sister of Charity Missionary shared first-hand experiences of the turmoil in the countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. She showed us graphic photos of mutilated bodies, the activity of death squads. It […]
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Come & See Vocation Weekend with Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids
January 27, 2020
Would you like to find out more about Dominican life and vocation? If you are a single Catholic woman, at least 20 years of age, a Come-and-See Weekend is an opportunity to explore the Dominican Charism — a life built on: PRAYER • STUDY • SERVICE • COMMUNITY. During your time at Marywood, you will […]
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Sister Inspiration: Photographer Francetta McCann, OP
January 24, 2020
For the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids, art is another contemplative expression of spirituality. Throughout Marywood, inside and outside, you will find sculpture, photography, and paintings collected and created by the Sisters. The Art Gallery at Dominican Center features ever-changing exhibits of evocative works of art. “We celebrate West Michigan artists as they capture images of life […]
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Funeral Services for Sister Louisa Mogdis, OP
January 20, 2020
Sister Louisa Mogdis, OP entered eternal life on January 18, 2020 at the age of 91 after 72 years of religious life. We commend Sister Louisa to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service: Monday, January 20 at 7:00 pm Dominican Chapel at Marywood Funeral Mass: Tuesday, January 21 at 11:00 am Dominican Chapel at […]