Maureen Geary

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  Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids Follow Historic Cross to New Home

  February 23, 2022

  On Sunday, February 13, during Mass in Dominican Chapel/ Marywood, Sisters surrounded a wooden cross placed in front of the altar at the last Eucharist the community would celebrate in this sacred space. This cross has been with us in each of our motherhouses – in Traverse City where we were founded in 1877; to […]

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  Mission & Ministry Summer 2021: The Treasure of Time

  August 30, 2021

  Heroes Work Here “Among the frontline workers whom we consider heroes are all of our employees. In the Summer 2021 issue of Mission & Ministry, we are saying thank you to each and every staff member. We are blessed by those who care for us as much as they care for their families. It is […]

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  Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids Lament Untimely COVID-19 Deaths and Injustice

  June 1, 2020

  Be present as you are able. Be prayerful wherever you might be. On Monday, June 1, Dominican Sisters and employees gathered at a safe distance to mourn and lament lives lost. We tolled the bell in our Pear Garden, mourning those who have lost their lives to COVID-19. We lament the death of George Floyd […]

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  “Justice” is a Ministry of the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids

  July 25, 2019

  As vowed women religious and as a Congregation, it is the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching that have called the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids to bear witness to the dignity of every human person. The Direction Statements of our Congregation guide our preaching and teaching; all based in the Gospel call. In the days ahead, we […]

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  Annual Back-to-College Dominican Sisters Aquinas College Picnic

  August 31, 2018

  The Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids celebrated the start of the Aquinas College academic year on Thursday, August, 30, 2018. Sisters of the Congregation that founded Aquinas College delighted in welcoming AQ faculty and staff to this annual Back-to-College Picnic in the Pear Garden at Marywood. More than 150 Aquinas friends joined Sisters to relax, catch up, […]

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  New 2018-2024 Leadership Team Installed During Mass at Dominican Chapel at Marywood

  July 2, 2018

  Feature Photo ( left to right) Prioress Sandra Delgado, OP, Vicaress Joan Williams, OP, Councilor Maureen Geary, OP, Councilor Megan McElroy, OP On Sunday, July 1 in Dominican Chapel at Marywood, the community welcomed the 2018-2024 Leadership Team of the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids: Prioress Sandra Delgado, OP, Vicaress Joan Williams, OP, Councilor Maureen Geary, OP, and […]

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  Sisters, Millennials Dialogue: Nuns & Nones Gather

  May 16, 2018

  In April of 2017, a group of Dominican Sisters and Millennials met for the first time at Dominican Center at Marywood in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This began what has become an almost regular every other Sunday night gathering. Nationally, these gatherings are named Nuns & Nones but this local one will go by Sisters & […]

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  Maureen Geary, OP Granted Honorary Doctorate of Laws

  May 9, 2018

  Among the more than 300 graduates at Aquinas College’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 5, Sister Maureen Geary, OP, prioress of the college’s founders, the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids, joyfully accepted her place among the Saints. “Sr. Maureen so richly deserves this honor,” said fellow Aquinas trustee and Dominican Sister, Barbara Reid, OP. “She […]

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  Chapter 2018 Direction Statement and Election Results

  April 2, 2018

  In March 2018, the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids gathered for Chapter where members set strategic direction. The direction for the next six years is captured in this statement and image.   During Chapter, our new Leadership Team (2018-2024) was elected. We are pleased to announce that Sister Sandra Delgado will serve as the new Prioress of […]

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  New Leadership and Direction Announced 2018-2024

  March 11, 2018

  With deep gratitude for a blessed Chapter experience, the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids joyfully announce our incoming Leadership Team. Sister Sandra Delgado will serve as the new Prioress of the Congregation. Sister Joan Williams becomes the new Vicaress. Sister Maureen Geary and Sister Megan McElroy will both serve as Councilors. The private announcement ceremony was held on […]