Marie Michael Jacobs
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Sister Inspiration: Marie Michael Jacobs, OP
May 10, 2019
Sister Marie Michael Jacobs loved golf. She was determined to share her love of this sport with as many people as possible -– and she thought she would do it through an outing to benefit the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids. In 2006 she began planning the first Dollars FORE Dominicans golf outing; friends gathered to play […]
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Sister Inspiration: Marie Michael Jacobs, OP
September 7, 2018
Sister Marie Michael Jacobs once wanted to be a missionary nurse, improving the lot of others in far-off lands. It was the grace of God, she figures, that led her to another sort of mission in the heart of Grand Rapids: administering education to the children of St. Andrew’s School. In her 18th year at […]
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Services for Sister Marie Michael Jacobs, OP
September 6, 2018
Sister Marie Michael Jacobs entered eternal life on September 5, 2018 at the age of 88 after 69 years of religious life. We commend Sister Marie Michael to your prayers. Remembering Service: Friday, September 7 at 7:00 pm Dominican Chapel at Marywood Funeral Mass: Saturday, September 8 at 11:00 am Dominican Chapel at Marywood Sister […]
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2009 Jubilarians
April 13, 2009
The Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids honor the commitment of our members when a Sister reaches a specific number of years, a jubilee, in her religious life. Jubilees are celebrated at 25, 50, 60, 70, 75, and 80 years a Sister. We also honor the Jubilee years of Sisters who have entered Heaven. We honor […]
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Her High Expectations: Principal at St. Andrews Elementary School
April 29, 1985
Sister Marie Michael Jacobs runs a tight ship at St Andrew’s Elementary School. For nearly two decades, this persistent, aggressive and warm-harted nun has headed a “inner city” grade school in the shadow of downtown. From the very start, she has kept the doors open to people of all backgrounds. Sister Marie Michael is a […]