Joanne Toohey

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  100th Anniversary of Laying of Cornerstone of Motherhouse at Marywood

  June 11, 2021

  On June 14, 1917, the Congregation purchased land at the corner of Fulton Street and Lakeside and plans for the building of a long anticipated Motherhouse began. Three years later, 100 years ago, on June 5, 1921, the cornerstone of the building atop the hill on Fulton Street in Grand Rapids was laid. In honor […]

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  Sisters Celebrate 75, 70, 60, 50 Year Jubilees as Vowed Religious

  August 9, 2016

  Each chose consecrated life as her vocation. Each is emboldened by faith and serving with joy. Each builds upon the legacy of 800 years of Dominican faith and faithfulness. The Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids honor the commitment of our members when a Sister reaches a specific number of years in her religious life: 25, 50, 60, […]