Lupe Silva

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  Celebrating Our 2022 Jubilarians

  August 12, 2022

  We Celebrate Our Jubilarians! We gathered Saturday evening Aug. 6 to share in the celebration of Jubilee; to give thanks for the lives of those who have served among us for 50, 60, 70, and 75 years. We also celebrated the life of an Associate who has served among us for 25 years. Let us […]

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  Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids 2022 Jubilarians

  April 27, 2022

  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 […]

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  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 […]

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  Sister Inspiration: Donna Brown, OP

  March 31, 2017

  When Sister Donna Brown discovered that the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans didn’t have an altar cloth for the Lenten season, she contemplated the situation. She arrived home to Marywood and put out a successful call for an array of purple fabric. Seamstress Sister Lupe Silva volunteered to design and sew. Within days a glorious […]

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  Personal Lenten Journeys Impact Girls in Nigeria

  July 10, 2014

  People often think of giving something up for Lent, a favorite treat or activity. The Dominican Sisters encourage sharing of gifts during Lent. During this past Lenten season, Sr. Lupita “Lupe” Silva went to work on a special project: sewing 41 dresses for impoverished children. A visit to the DCM Reception desk for copies of […]