Marywood
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A Jubilarian Shares Her Story: Sr. Marjorie Stein, OP
October 20, 2017
“For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the Lord.” – Jeremiah 29:11 It is only by the grace of God and support of family and community that I am celebrating 60 years as a Grand Rapids Dominican Sister. I have been blessed. I was born and raised in […]
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A Jubilarian Shares Her Story: Sr. Phyllis Klonowski, OP
October 3, 2017
Jubilee, like an anniversary, marks time by remembering, asks for the forgiveness of debt and/or actions to strengthen relationships with God and neighbor, and celebrates the abundance of blessings experienced. The oldest of five daughters for Daniel and Regina (Peplinski) Klonowski, my life was rich with deep Catholic faith, education, and Polish customs. These marked […]
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A Jubilarian Shares Her Story: Sr. Susan Ridley, OP
September 29, 2017
“Here I am Lord, send me.” – Isaiah 6:8 I was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on September 14, 1938. My father, Howell Ridley, a southerner, married my mother, Gladys Boylon, a northerner. My parents, older sister, younger brother, and I grew up in Grand Rapids. From the age of five, Grand Rapids Dominicans have […]
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A Jubilarian Shares Her Story: Sr. Judith Kirt, OP
September 22, 2017
“Life is the childhood of our immortality.” Goethe If I had not answered the Call to Religious Life, I am not sure how my personal, spiritual, and professional growth would have unfolded. I was born in Lake Leelanau on November 21,1938 to Dennis and Mildred Kirt. St. Mary’s Church and School continue to nurture faith, […]
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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 […]
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Graduation Time for ESL
May 3, 2017
The semester will close in two weeks and we rejoice with all our students who have accomplished so much this year. Graduates of the program are: Emaway Mekuria, Stephanie Ochoa, Tatiana Karandasheva, Kestutis Grinciunas, Mayra Pinto and Binta Bah. This is always a hard time as we say “good bye” to folks we have come […]
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The Call of Liturgy: Another Dimension of Dominican Life
June 16, 2016
When Sister Chris Wood, OP first arrived at Marywood, she had been a Sister since 1969, but not a Dominican Sister. After much discernment, Sister Chris transitioned to become a member of the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids. That was in 2002. A rich life is full of transitions. Following her gifts, including a very astute […]
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Marywood Academy Homecoming 2016
May 16, 2016
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Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids 2016 Jubilarians
May 1, 2016
A Jubilee is an anniversary when we honor a Sister and reflect on her 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 the ways that she has shared her God-given gifts […]
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History of Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids Published by Eerdmans
March 1, 2016
Many books have been written by those who think they know what happened to the Sisters during the years immediately after Vatican Council II, but the forthcoming volume, Tapestry in Time, tells the story from the viewpoint of those who actually lived it day by day and year by year through all its joys and […]