Joan Thomas

  • Saturday Story: As We Sing We Pray

    Saturday Story: As We Sing We Pray

    September 12, 2020

    The Choir that sings the words that uplift our spirits and carry our prayers and hearts to the winds in all directions has been quiet for many months now at Dominican Chapel at Marywood. How we miss the voices, the presence, of our full Choir and Assembly. The fingers of Music Director Joan Thomas, OP, […]

  • A Jubilarian Shares Her Story: Sr. Joan Thomas, OP

    A Jubilarian Shares Her Story: Sr. Joan Thomas, OP

    September 15, 2017

    When I think of having the gift of THIS MOMENT in time…living SIXTY YEARS in our treasured Grand Rapids Dominican Community…it is a profound blessing and reality! If I had not answered the Call to Religious Life, I am not sure how my personal, spiritual, and professional growth would have unfolded. My journey of Dominican […]

  • Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids 2017 Jubilarians

    Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids 2017 Jubilarians

    April 1, 2017

    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 […]

  • Sister Joan Thomas Joins Ministry Team at Marywood

    Sister Joan Thomas Joins Ministry Team at Marywood

    January 14, 2010

    After eleven years at WLP, Sister Joan will return to Marywood, motherhouse of the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids. She will be adding her musical talents to the existing congregational liturgical team, Dominican musicians Sister Laurena Alflen and Sister Janet Brown. Sister Joan says, “The timing seems very right for me to move back to […]