Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids
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Justice Action: Pray, Study, Use Your Voice: End Inhumane Migration Policies
July 17, 2019
On Thursday, July 18 at 10:00am, Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids, Dominican Associates, and friends of the Congregation are invited to gather for a Prayer Service in Dominican Chapel/Marywood, 2025 Fulton Street East, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507. We realize not everybody is able to join us for this time of Prayerful Action as we call for the […]
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Proverbs Receives First Place, Scripture and Book of the Year Award
June 28, 2019
The volume on Proverbs in the Wisdom Commentary Series, edited by Barbara Reid, OP, won not only the best book in Scripture, but also the best book of the year from the Association of Catholic Publishers. The “Book of the Year” is chosen from among the first-place finishers of 16 categories. Liturgical Press is the […]
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Things You Can Do to Help Migrants and Asylees in Detention on the U.S.-Mexico Border
June 28, 2019
Every day we learn more about the appalling conditions facing children, women, and men in detention centers along our southern border. The situation is unconscionable. If you are like me, you might feel overwhelmed and paralyzed by the images of children and adults housed in overcrowded filthy conditions, conditions that fail to respect their dignity […]
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Looking at Migration Through a Lens of Right Relationship
May 18, 2019
Fostering one’s sense of self, relationship with others, with God, and with all creation is the nature of our transformative programming at Dominican Center at Marywood. This integrative perspective of the world around us urges a deepening of Being. Being you. Being present. Being with others. Being with God. This synergistic view of the world […]
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Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids Urge Support of Funding to Protect Michigan Water and People
April 22, 2019
According to the Michigan Environmental Action Council, Michigan’s drinking water problems are mounting in number and complexity: There are 1.5 million people in Michigan who have been drinking water contaminated with PFAS. There are children who cannot drink from their school water fountains because of high levels of lead. These threats are real. But there […]
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Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids Doll Project for Bethany Christian Services
March 28, 2019
March 21 is the Feast of the Annunciation! We celebrate Mary’s Fiat and Conception of Jesus, Son of God (Luke Chapter 1). This marks the foundation of the first Christian Family, the Holy Family: God as the Father, St. Joseph the Foster Father, Mary the Mother, and Jesus the very Son of God. Our Doll […]
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They Call it Rubble Mountain
November 9, 2018
“It casts a shadow over the city that they call “new” Stuttgart, raised during the years after World War II. The mountain I stood on is what remains of “old” Stuttgart, razed by bombs dropped by fighter planes. The mountain stands as a permanent reminder to German citizens—and to visitors from all over the world—of the […]
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Sister Inspiration: Marie Joy Yuhasz, OP
August 23, 2018
Music has always been important in Sister Marie Joy’s life. Both parents were musicians who first taught her to play the piano at the age of five. Her piano studies continued with more teachers. When she was about to enter the seventh grade her family moved to Taylor Township in Wayne County. There she attended […]
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Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids 2017 Jubilarians
April 1, 2017
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 […]