Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters

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  Pentecost Prayers of the Faithful In Languages From Around the World

  June 6, 2019

  We welcome the prayers of the faithful during Sunday Assembly at Dominican Chapel at Marywood and appreciate the sharing of prayers in languages from around the world as we call out: Come Holy Spirit, renew the face of the Earth. All are welcome to worship June 9, 10:00am Sunday Assembly at Dominican Chapel at Marywood. […]

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  Sister Inspiration: Dorothy Ederer, OP

  May 31, 2019

  See the Person Before You “It is a mistake to stereotype women who are at risk, addicted to drugs, prostituted, or living on the street,” cautions Catholic Chaplain Dorothy Ederer, OP. Sister Dorothy counsels women as young as 18 up to age 65. Lately the majority at Holy Cross Services in Lansing and Corcoran House […]

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  Sister Inspiration: Mission & Ministry Magazine Spring 2019

  May 23, 2019

  Scripture tells us that each human being is precious in the eye of God; named before we were even born. Seeing one another through Christ’s eyes and treating each other as Christ would is our precious gift back to God and one another. This is Sister Sandra Delgado, prioress of the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids. I […]

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  Sister Inspiration: Welcoming A Friend from Malawi

  April 26, 2019

  A friend from afar joined the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids for Liturgy on Tuesday, April 23; he wrote and read the Petitions in St. Catherine of Siena Chapel at Aquinata Hall. Clement Chiwaya’s presence was a delight for so many Sisters. Sister Diane Dehn reflected: “I was fortunate to work with Clement as his academic advisor […]

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  Services for Sister Karen Thoreson, OP

  April 15, 2019

  Sister Karen Thoreson entered eternal life on April 12, 2019 at the age of 99 after 80 years of religious life. We commend Sister Karen to your prayers. Remembering Service: Monday, April 15 at 7:00 pm Dominican Chapel at Marywood Funeral Mass: Tuesday, April 16 at 11:00 am Dominican Chapel at Marywood Sister Karen had […]

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  Worship with us… Lent & Easter 2019 at Marywood

  April 8, 2019

  The Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters invite you to pray with us this Lent and Easter Season at Marywood. Here is our full worship schedule. Find a map and directions.

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  Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids 2019 Jubilarians

  April 2, 2019

  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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  OP Lenten Journey: 3rd Week of Lent

  March 22, 2019

  May the God of Promise be with you. May God be for you encouragement and guarantee of holiness and happiness. May you know God’s pledge of faithfulness and unconditional love. And may your own vow of faithfulness bring God’s promise of life into the lives of those you touch. May the God of Promise be […]

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  OP Lenten Journey: 1st Week of Lent

  March 8, 2019

  Be still and know that I am God! Psalm 46:11 On this first week of Lent…I will listen for God’s voice this week. Perhaps Psalms will be my guide, or a prophet preaching, or a Saint’s witness. “I will follow those whose hearing is attuned to the still, small whisper of love, whose prayer deepens […]

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  Sister Inspiration: Barbara Reid, OP

  February 22, 2019

    Today, we bring you Barbara Reid, OP and an invitation to reflect together on the Truth about God. Sister Barbara is Professor of New Testament Studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. In this program: “What is Truth (John 18:38)? Reflections from Biblical and Dominican Perspectives on Seeking Truth”, Sister Barbara will guide us […]