Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids

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  Funeral Services for Sister Kathleen Przybylski OP

  November 5, 2021

  Sister Kathleen Przybylski OP entered eternal life on November 4, 2021 at the age of 76 after 22 years of religious life. We commend Sister Kathy to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service for Sisters and vaccinated family members: Sunday, November 7 at 7:00 pm Dominican Chapel at Marywood Funeral Mass: Monday, November 8 […]

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  Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration 2021 Grand Rapids

  October 28, 2021

  We come together to give thanks for the blessings we have received. Monday, November 22   7:00 – 8:00 pm Join this event online. The livestream will be available at www.InterfaithUnderstanding.org at the time of the event. Prayers, music, sacred writings, reflections and meditation will be woven together with a common theme of gratitude from many […]

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  Grotto at Marywood Links with St. Francis Sculpture and Prayer Garden

  October 27, 2021

  The Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids, working with Instruments of Hope, is excited to announce that the Sister’s grotto on the front lawn of Marywood is now linked to the beautiful paths found in the St. Francis Sculpture Garden for Prayer and Meditation. During the summer, Instruments of Hope with landscape architects and craftsmen redesigned the spatial […]

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  Environmental Racism: Zip Codes, Pollution and Vulnerability

  October 12, 2021

  “Environmental justice embraces the principle that all people and communities have a right to equal protection and equal enforcement of environmental laws and regulations.” ~ Dr. Robert Bullard I have been educating myself for the past few years about the connection between climate and racism. From Al Gore’s The Climate Reality Project training and anti-racism […]

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  A Message from Sandra Delgado, Prioress

  September 10, 2021

  Dear Friends, We are all beginning to feel relief from more than 18 months of isolation and distance from our families, friends, colleagues, worshipping communities, and all who have a role in our lives. Our lives came to a halt from one day to the next. While we maintained ‘social distancing’ from the world around […]

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  Mission & Ministry Summer 2021: The Treasure of Time

  August 30, 2021

  Heroes Work Here “Among the frontline workers whom we consider heroes are all of our employees. In the Summer 2021 issue of Mission & Ministry, we are saying thank you to each and every staff member. We are blessed by those who care for us as much as they care for their families. It is […]

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  Sister Inspiration: Laurena Alflen OP

  August 13, 2021

  “It was contemplation and I gift it all to you.” ~Sr. Laurena Alflen Escape the heat of August with a visit to a cool and contemplative art gallery featuring the beautiful work of Artist Laurena Alflen OP. Sister Laurena, a Dominican Sister of Grand Rapids, is exhibiting her work through August 30 at Terryberry Gallery […]

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  Funeral Services for Sister Marlene Edwards, OP

  July 12, 2021

  Sister Marlene Edwards, OP entered eternal life on July 11, 2021 at the age of 88 after 70 years of religious life. We commend Sister Marlene to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service: Tuesday, July 13 at 7:00 pm Dominican Chapel at Marywood Funeral Mass: Wednesday, July 14 at 10:30 am Dominican Chapel at […]

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  Funeral Services for Sister Evelyn Schoenborn, OP

  July 1, 2021

  Sister Evelyn Schoenborn, OP entered eternal life on June 29, 2021 at the age of 96 after 77 years of religious life. We commend Sister Evelyn to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service: Thursday, July 1 at 7:00 pm Dominican Chapel at Marywood Funeral Mass: Friday, July 2 at 10:30 am Dominican Chapel at […]

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  Positive White Identity & Anti-Racism – An Opportunity for Learning and Reflection

  June 26, 2021

  The Inclusion Team for the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids exists to foster growth and transformation that creates, supports, and sustains a diverse, inclusive, and racially equitable culture on the Marywood campus. Our team is committed to providing opportunities for learning and reflection. We thank guest contributor Mallory E. Miller, M. Ed., Assistant Director of […]