Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids

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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 […]

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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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  Estate Sale at Marywood in Grand Rapids

  May 10, 2022

  WHEN: Friday, May 20 — 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday, May 21 — 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Sunday, May 22 — 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Our Motherhouse Building has been sold. The Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids were blessed for more than 100 years to mission and minister from this place. Marywood […]