Human Dignity

  • Sister Inspiration: Joan Williams OP Shares Her Hero John Lewis

    Sister Inspiration: Joan Williams OP Shares Her Hero John Lewis

    February 18, 2022

    Joan Williams OP lived and ministered to the people of San Pedro Sula, Honduras for nearly 20 years. She returned to the United States in 2017. Truth be told, Sister Joan often wears her heart on her sleeve. Imprinted on her heart is her mission: to love God and all his Creation with all her […]

  • Oct 10 World Day Against the Death Penalty

    Oct 10 World Day Against the Death Penalty

    October 9, 2020

    Our Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids stance (2001) “commits us to make public proclamations for life when and where they are needed and to preach the justice of our commitment. We will be called upon to work in coalition with other groups, and to speak out at times of executions, to promote study and prayer […]

  • Human Dignity Pledge of the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids

    Human Dignity Pledge of the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids

    August 28, 2014

    The Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids Pledge: Human Dignity The Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters believe that the normative, common element in the human family is our humanity. We affirm that all with whom we come into contact are entitled to the basic rights that common with our common humanity, and are entitled to be treated […]