Dominican Sisters

  • ArtPrize: Sculpture by Sister Lucianne Siers, OP

    ArtPrize: Sculpture by Sister Lucianne Siers, OP

    October 1, 2014

    Put Cathedral Square on your must-see list at ArtPrize this year. Don’t miss viewing this beautiful sculpture by Lucianne. The piece is sculpted of Michigan Alabaster. Artist Description: This sculpture was originally done in memory of my mother, Evangeline. She was always upbeat and lived her life fully. There was a part of her that […]

  • 2014 Jubilarians

    2014 Jubilarians

    April 1, 2014

    The Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids honor the commitment of our members when a Sister reaches a specific number of years, a jubilee, in her religious life. Jubilees are celebrated at 25, 50, 60, 70, 75, and 80 years a Sister. We also honor the Jubilee years of Sisters who have entered Heaven. We honor […]

  • 2009 Jubilarians

    2009 Jubilarians

    April 13, 2009

    The Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids honor the commitment of our members when a Sister reaches a specific number of years, a jubilee, in her religious life. Jubilees are celebrated at 25, 50, 60, 70, 75, and 80 years a Sister.  We also honor the Jubilee years of Sisters who have entered Heaven. We honor […]

  • Her High Expectations: Principal at St. Andrews Elementary School

    Her High Expectations: Principal at St. Andrews Elementary School

    April 29, 1985

    Sister Marie Michael Jacobs runs a tight ship at St Andrew’s Elementary School. For nearly two decades, this persistent, aggressive and warm-harted nun has headed a “inner city” grade school in the shadow of downtown. From the very start, she has kept the doors open to people of all backgrounds. Sister Marie Michael is a […]