Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids

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  STATEMENT in Response to Violence at Our Nation’s Capitol

  January 6, 2021

  We Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids are grieved at the events unfolding in our nation’s capitol. As we watch and listen to what is happening in Washington, DC, we hold our nation, citizens, and elected leaders in prayer. We condemn the violent actions that seek to destroy the confirmation of our democratically elected President-elect and […]

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  Funeral Services for Sister Marie Joy Yuhasz, OP

  December 4, 2020

  Sister Marie Joy Yuhasz, OP entered eternal life on December 2, 2020 at the age of 82 after 62 years of religious life. We commend Sister Marie Joy to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service: Sunday, December 6 at 7:00 pm Dominican Chapel at Marywood Funeral Mass: Monday, December 7 at 10:00 am Dominican […]

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  A Prayer for Advent 2020: Christ-Light

  November 25, 2020

  The candles of Advent remind us of Christ-Light, Light of Life. The ritual of lighting the candles, contemplating the movement from darkness to light, the meaning of Christmas and birth of our Savior. Each person is the living legacy of Jesus, who commissions us to be Christ-Light in our world. Join the Dominican Sisters ~ […]

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  Sister Inspiration: Advent is my favorite season

  November 20, 2020

  Advent is my favorite season – it is a time of prayerful waiting and expectation. Advent helps me take the time to sit and reflect. This gives me a sense of hope, even when times are filled with conflicts. Michigan winters with snow gracing the landscape is breathtaking, crisp and refreshing! My favorite Advent scripture […]

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  Funeral Services for Sister Rose Seraphine Sagorski, OP

  November 19, 2020

  Sister Rose Seraphine Sagorski, OP entered eternal life on November 17, 2020 at the age of 103 after 85 years of religious life. We commend Sister Rose Seraphine to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service: Thursday, November 19 at 7:00 pm Dominican Chapel at Marywood Funeral Mass: Friday, November 20 at 10:00 am Dominican […]

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  CTU Names Barbara Reid, OP First Woman President

  November 13, 2020

  It is with great joy that the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids share with you the very good news that our Sr. Barbara Reid has been elected as the next president of Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, effective January 1, 2021. This is the first time a woman will lead the school of ministry and […]

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  Called to Love: Mirroring God’s Love

  November 13, 2020

  We are loved by a Compassionate God. If we are open to God’s love, we ARE able to show God’s love to all others in our universal human community. Our memory and empathy challenge us to act. Matthew 22:34-40 calls us to LOVE – to ponder the intertwining relationship between “love of God” and “love […]

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  Funeral Services for Sister Rosemary Homrich, OP

  November 2, 2020

  Sister Rosemary Homrich, OP entered eternal life on October 29, 2020 at the age of 93 after 71 years of religious life. We commend Sister Rosemary to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service: Wednesday, November 2 at 7:00 pm Dominican Chapel at Marywood Funeral Mass: Thursday, November 3 at 10:00 am Dominican Chapel at […]

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  Election Night ~ Peace Prayer Vigil (Online) Tuesday, Nov. 3 | 6:30pm – 8:00pm

  October 27, 2020

  On this historical 2020 Election Day, join the village at Dominican Center in a virtual gathering and community of faith for an election night peace prayer vigil. The vigil begins at 6:30pm. Come and stay as you can. During our time together, we will call on the wisdom from a Cloud of Witnesses who continue […]

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  Funeral Services for Sister Marie Benedict O’Toole, OP

  October 26, 2020

  Sister Marie Benedict O’Toole, OP entered eternal life on October 25, 2020 at the age of 95 after 73 years of religious life. We commend Sister Marie Benedict to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service: Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 pm Dominican Chapel at Marywood Funeral Mass: Thursday, October 29 at 10:00 am Dominican […]