Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters
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Ingenuity, a Stamp Collection, and a Car in Santa Cruz
May 25, 2018
It may be difficult to imagine today, but when Sr. Susan Ridley was in her early twenties, learning to drive or acquiring a driver’s license wasn’t even a suggestion. As she said, “I had taken a vow of poverty, I wouldn’t be owning a car, so why would I need a license?” She was […]
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Services for Sister Gail Ann Martin, OP
April 30, 2018
Sister Gail Ann Martin entered eternal life on April 29, 2018 at the age of 78 after 60 years of religious life. We commend Sister Gail Ann to your prayers. Remembering Service: Tuesday, May 1 at 7:00 pm Dominican Chapel at Marywood Funeral Mass: Wednesday, May 2 at 4:00 pm Dominican Chapel at Marywood […]
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Sister Inspiration: Orlanda Leyba, OP
April 27, 2018
The teachers that we remember are the ones who instill in us a sense of wonder or insight about the world and Sister Orlanda Leyba was one of those teachers. “I used as many opportunities as possible to present Jesus as a model to imitate. In doing so, I often spoke about Jesus the REBEL, […]
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Inspiration: Sister Earth, We All Live Here. The Prairie Habitat at Marywood
April 20, 2018
Be praised, my Lord, for Sister Earth, our Mother, who nourishes us and sustains us, bringing forth fruits and vegetables of many kinds and flowers of many colours. ~ Canticle of the Sun, St. Francis of Assisi Caring for our common home is the theme of Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment. And every April, Aquinas […]
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Dominican Sisters Day of Service
April 20, 2018
Serving and Honoring Organizations and People Who Serve the Most Vulnerable in West Michigan The people and organizations that serve and respect the dignity of all people and care for this precious Earth are a blessing in West Michigan. Each year, the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids gather to return the love by serving these hard-working, compassionate […]
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Sister Inspiration: Celebrating Care of Earth and Life
April 13, 2018
Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids are in love with God’s creation and celebrate, steward, and protect it. Each of our Dominican Sisters, our Dominican Associates, and our employees articulate stewardship is a core value. Through action, study, reflection, and prayer, each one of us has adopted personal eco-justice intentions. We value making time to study, […]
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Saint Series Presents Elizabeth Ann Seton
April 12, 2018
Elizabeth Ann Seton – 1774-1821 – Vowed Religious, Founder of an Order, & Saint On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, Grand Rapids Dominican Associate Liz Klas presents this program featuring the life of Elizabeth Ann Seton. The following facts only give us a brief glimpse of Seton’s life. Liz Klaz will present a deeper look at […]
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Funeral Services for Sister Judith Kirt, OP
April 10, 2018
Sr. Judith Kirt entered eternal life on April 8, 2018 at the age of 79 after 61 years of religious life. We commend Sr. Judith to your prayers. Remembering Service: Wednesday, April 11 at 7:00 pm Dominican Chapel at Marywood Funeral Mass: Thursday, April 12 at 11:00 am Dominican Chapel at Marywood Judith attended […]
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Sister Inspiration: David Therese Korson, OP
April 6, 2018
Sister David Therese Korson’s skilled hands and creative spirit inspire others. Like many at Marywood, she is preparing to participate in the Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids annual Service Day. It’s a day we gather to support organizations that serve others. On Thursday, April 19, 2018, Sister David Therese will join Sisters, Associates, Employees, Sunday Assembly […]
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Sister Inspiration: Jean Karen Woloszyk, OP
March 29, 2018
She visits an average of 35-56 patients every weekday at McLaren Bay Regional Hospital in Bay City, Michigan. She coordinates the chaplaincy for weekends. Sister Jean Karen Woloszyk’s goal is to make sure that every Catholic patient receives the sacraments during their stay. She also helps keep parishes informed when parishioners are receiving care at […]