Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids

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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 […]

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  Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids 2022 Jubilarians

  April 27, 2022

  A Jubilee is an anniversary when we honor Sisters and Associates and reflect on their unique contributions to our lives. We tell stories, share what we’ve learned from and with one another, and reflect on our joys and sorrows. We celebrate! We honor each Dominican Sister and Associate and the ways that they have shared […]

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  Easter Blessings from the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids

  April 15, 2022

  The gift of the resurrection of Jesus is that we are to live now as if we already have new life. Rejoice and sing Alleluia! Practice resurrection! Easter Blessings to you and your loved ones, Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids * * * El regalo de la resurrección de Jesús es que debemos vivir ahora como si […]

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  Funeral Services for Sister Antonita Vigil OP

  April 11, 2022

  Sister Antonita Vigil OP entered eternal life on April 7, 2022 at the age of 99 years after 83 years of religious life. We commend Sister Antonita to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service Friday, April 8 at 7:00 pm Chapel of the Word/Marywood Funeral Mass: Saturday, April 9 at 10:00 am Chapel of […]

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  Funeral Services for Sister Mary Ellen McDonald OP

  March 8, 2022

  Sister Mary Ellen McDonald OP entered eternal life on March 5, 2022 at the age of 81 years after 60 years of religious life. We commend Sister Mary Ellen to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service Wednesday, March 9 at 7:00 pm Chapel of the Word/Marywood Funeral Mass: Thursday, March 10 at 10:00 am Chapel […]

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  Catholic Sisters Week 2022: We Preach With Our Lives

  March 7, 2022

  Fifty-two weeks a year women religious stand with the poor and immigrants, teach children, fight injustice, heal the sick, share spirituality, defend life, empower women, defend the planet, promote peace, create community, offer hope … But for one week, the spotlight shines on women religious. Catholic Sisters Week (CSW) is an annual celebration that takes […]

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  Sisters Pledge to Pursue Laudato Si’ Action Platform

  March 6, 2022

  We have been invited by Pope Francis to join with myriad institutions and individuals of the Church to journey toward integral Ecology. We undertake with courage, conviction, and compassion the responsibility to Care for Earth, our Common Home, and to stand with people who have been impacted by climate change, poverty, violence, and exploitation. We […]

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  Prayer for Peace in Ukraine, The World

  February 25, 2022

  God of all People, We pray for peace today and every day, especially for the people of Ukraine. Send your Spirit of wisdom upon our world leaders. May the decisions they make be in the interest of all Earth’s citizens. Send your Spirit of compassion upon those who bear arms. May they turn instead to […]

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  Associates Gathered for Final Prayer in Dominican Chapel at Marywood

  February 16, 2022

  Greeters Associate Terri Sierzant and Megan McElroy OP unlocked the front door and opened the Chapel doors. And the people came. Forty people arrived Saturday morning, February 12 for Morning Prayer led by Associate Life Director Lisa Mitchell and Associate Bob Sadowski. Our community of Associates, Leadership, and many former Sister mentors gathered in community […]