Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters

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  Blessed Christmas to You and Yours

  December 22, 2021

  Our God emigrates from heaven to earth finding a home in the womb of a woman. This woman and her husband journey to Bethlehem, and lo, the child is born. This child seeks a safe place today; May the light of your heart guide him home. Blessed Christmas to you and yours, Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids […]

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  Mission & Ministry Summer 2021: The Treasure of Time

  August 30, 2021

  Heroes Work Here “Among the frontline workers whom we consider heroes are all of our employees. In the Summer 2021 issue of Mission & Ministry, we are saying thank you to each and every staff member. We are blessed by those who care for us as much as they care for their families. It is […]

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  Sister Inspiration: Laurena Alflen OP

  August 13, 2021

  “It was contemplation and I gift it all to you.” ~Sr. Laurena Alflen Escape the heat of August with a visit to a cool and contemplative art gallery featuring the beautiful work of Artist Laurena Alflen OP. Sister Laurena, a Dominican Sister of Grand Rapids, is exhibiting her work through August 30 at Terryberry Gallery […]

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  Funeral Services for Sister Marlene Edwards, OP

  July 12, 2021

  Sister Marlene Edwards, OP entered eternal life on July 11, 2021 at the age of 88 after 70 years of religious life. We commend Sister Marlene to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service: Tuesday, July 13 at 7:00 pm Dominican Chapel at Marywood Funeral Mass: Wednesday, July 14 at 10:30 am Dominican Chapel at […]

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  Funeral Services for Sister Evelyn Schoenborn, OP

  July 1, 2021

  Sister Evelyn Schoenborn, OP entered eternal life on June 29, 2021 at the age of 96 after 77 years of religious life. We commend Sister Evelyn to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service: Thursday, July 1 at 7:00 pm Dominican Chapel at Marywood Funeral Mass: Friday, July 2 at 10:30 am Dominican Chapel at […]

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  Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids 2021 Jubilarians

  May 12, 2021

  A Jubilee is an anniversary when we honor a Sister and reflect on her 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!  View Jubilarians online We honor each Dominican Sister and the ways that she has shared […]

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  Dominican Volunteers USA Honors Kathi Sleziak OP with Marcella Connelly Award

  April 30, 2021

  Sr. Marcella Connolly (1928-2016), a much-loved Sinsinawa Dominican, is described as a woman with a mission and a vision to spread God’s love. Each year during their annual Caritas & Veritas event, Dominican Volunteers USA (DVUSA) honors an individual who embodies her vibrant spirit with an award in her name. Saturday, April 26, dozens of […]

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  Earth Day 2021

  April 23, 2021

  “What kind of world do we want to leave to those who come after us, to children who are now growing up? This question not only concerns the environment in isolation; the issue cannot be approached piecemeal. When we ask ourselves what kind of world we want to leave behind, we think in the first […]

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  Let’s Talk about Truth: Annual Diocesan Gathering

  April 21, 2021

  Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids invites you to its Annual Diocesan Gathering to talk about truth with with Ann Garrido, DMin. Truth has become the topic of endless arguments, befuddling our minds and knotting our stomachs, ensnaring even our closest relationships. It doesn’t have to be that way. Garrido looks at ways that ministers can help disentangle […]

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  Come to the Feast: A Reflection with Sister Ann Walters

  April 15, 2021

  Isn’t this a lovely description by Isaiah of heaven on earth? “We” on Mount Zion are eating rich foods and drinking choice wines with God who is lavishing us with Love. This love destroys all veils that separate us and destroys all webs of our human structures that our woven to keep nations separate, and […]