Marti Suhs

  • Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters Cared For Many Children at St. John’s Home

    Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters Cared For Many Children at St. John’s Home

    July 14, 2017

    In the late 1800’s, a large number of children were left homeless on the streets after epidemics swept through West Michigan. Catholic church leaders and citizens came together to build St. John’s Orphanage in Grand Rapids. Dominican Sisters from Traverse City were called Grand Rapids to help care for children at the new shelter. St. John’s Home […]