Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids
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Funeral Services for Marie Kathleen McCrackin OP
September 12, 2022
Sister Marie Kathleen McCrackin OP entered eternal life on September 10, 2022 at the age of 91 after 73 years of religious life. We commend Marie Kathleen to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service Tuesday, September 13 at 7:00 pm Chapel of the Word/Marywood Funeral Mass Wednesday, September 14 at 10:00 am Chapel of […]
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Committing to Prayer, Study, Community, Service During Season of Creation 2022
September 7, 2022
Season of Creation is a time of grace that the Church, in ecumenical dialogue, offers to humanity to renew its relationship with the Creator and with creation, through celebration, conversion and commitment together. During these five weeks, we have the opportunity to: • Reaffirm our vocation as stewards of creation. • Thank God for the […]
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Companion to Citizenship
August 11, 2022
The path to U.S. citizenship is not easy. In these monthly sessions, we hope to provide guidance and resources to those navigating their way through the citizenship process. Information will be provided on how to prepare for the citizenship exam, fill out the N-400 form, and obtain the necessary legal documents. Free attorney assistance will […]
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Funeral Services for Sister Michael Anne Nic OP
August 8, 2022
Sister Michael Anne Nic OP entered eternal life on August 3, 2022 at the age of 95 after 76 years of religious life. We commend Sister Michael Anne to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service Monday, August 8 at 7:00 pm Chapel of the Word/Marywood Funeral Mass Tuesday, August 9 at 10:00 am Chapel […]
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Funeral Services for Sister Donna Brown OP
July 29, 2022
Sister Donna Brown OP entered eternal life on July 29, 2022 at the age of 89 after 71 years of religious life. We commend Sister Donna to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service Monday, August 1 at 7:00 pm Chapel of the Word/Marywood Funeral Mass Tuesday, August 2 at 10:00 am Chapel of the […]
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Dominican Sister Presence with Indigenous Peoples
July 26, 2022
Pope Francis’ visit to Canada this week on what he describes as a “penitential pilgrimage”, highlights the Catholic Church’s commitment to healing and reconciliation with Canada’s Indigenous people. The Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids cannot help but recognize that the need for healing and reconciliation extends to the North Americas as well. We offer our […]
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theWord Daily Homily – July 11, 2022 – Megan McElroy OP – Living and Praying Liturgy Well
July 11, 2022
Living and Praying Liturgy Well For 11 July 2022, Monday of week 15 in Ordinary Time, based on Isaiah 1:10-17 theWord daily homilies from the Order of Preachers This preaching can also be listened to and shared from this website. https://word.op.org/2022/07/11/27714/ https://word.op.org/audio/2022/07/11-mcelroy.mp3 HOMILY: Monday of the 15th Week of Ordinary Time Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-17 […]
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At Every Age
June 24, 2022
Sister Pat Kennedy’s hats warm the heads of hospitalized preemies and adults in the Heartside Neighborhood. Her blankets, along with booties, bibs, and teddy bears are donated to the pregnancy help center in her parish, St. Jude’s. “You know, we never meet the babies, the mothers, who receive these items. But I know that I’ve […]
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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 […]