August 10, 2022
Most Christian denominations celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration every August. It’s one of those holy days that seems significant, but I never understood what all the fuss was about. My spiritual teacher told me we can view this event and all of scripture through what the Jewish tradition calls “midrash.” This form of reading […]
August 8, 2022
Sister Michael Anne Nic OP entered eternal life on August 3, 2022 at the age of 95 after 76 years of religious life. We commend Sister Michael Anne to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service Monday, August 8 at 7:00 pm Chapel of the Word/Marywood Funeral Mass Tuesday, August 9 at 10:00 am Chapel […]
July 29, 2022
Sister Donna Brown OP entered eternal life on July 29, 2022 at the age of 89 after 71 years of religious life. We commend Sister Donna to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service Monday, August 1 at 7:00 pm Chapel of the Word/Marywood Funeral Mass Tuesday, August 2 at 10:00 am Chapel of the […]
June 24, 2022
Sister Pat Kennedy’s hats warm the heads of hospitalized preemies and adults in the Heartside Neighborhood. Her blankets, along with booties, bibs, and teddy bears are donated to the pregnancy help center in her parish, St. Jude’s. “You know, we never meet the babies, the mothers, who receive these items. But I know that I’ve […]
June 1, 2022
In 2019, Nancy Malburg OP called Bethany Christian Service and asked “What can the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids do to comfort the children caught up in the refugee and immigration crisis?” When told the children arrive with nothing, Sister Nancy put into motion a plan that would put creature comforts into the arms of children. This […]
May 25, 2022
Sister Ann Porter OP entered eternal life on May 23, 2022 at the age of 86 years after 66 years of religious life. We commend Sister Ann to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service Wednesday, May 25 at 7:00 pm Chapel of the Word/Marywood Funeral Mass Thursday, May 26 at 10:30 am Chapel of […]
May 18, 2022
Sister Janet Marie Heitz OP entered eternal life on May 16, 2022 at the age of 82 years after 63 years of religious life. We commend Sister Janet Marie to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service Wednesday, May 18 at 7:00 pm Chapel of the Word/Marywood Funeral Mass Thursday, May 19 at 10:00 am […]
April 27, 2022
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 […]
April 15, 2022
The gift of the resurrection of Jesus is that we are to live now as if we already have new life. Rejoice and sing Alleluia! Practice resurrection! Easter Blessings to you and your loved ones, Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids * * * El regalo de la resurrección de Jesús es que debemos vivir ahora como si […]
April 11, 2022
Sister Antonita Vigil OP entered eternal life on April 7, 2022 at the age of 99 years after 83 years of religious life. We commend Sister Antonita to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service Friday, April 8 at 7:00 pm Chapel of the Word/Marywood Funeral Mass: Saturday, April 9 at 10:00 am Chapel of […]