Michael Ellen Carling

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  Sr. Michael Ellen Carling: Jubilarian 2023 – 70 Years a Sister

  August 25, 2023

  Three Promises to Keep I dreamt a vow last night and its name was Poverty –  frightening in its austerity until I woke to Plenitude I dreamt a vow last night and its name was Chastity – frightening in its solitude until I awoke to Love I dreamt a vow last night and its name […]

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  Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids 2023 Jubilarians

  April 13, 2023

  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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  We Honor and Celebrate Women of Vision and Courage

  March 5, 2021

  During this Women’s History Month, we celebrate the women of Archives, the Sisters and friends who help preserve the stories of our lives. And, we celebrate all of the Sisters, all the women, who have inspired through their teaching, their nursing, their ministering, their service. Take time during March, Women’s History Month, to honor and […]

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  “Somewhere in the West” — An Archives Story Map Project

  January 29, 2021

  The Archives Department is excited to share our Story Map entitled “Somewhere in the West: The Historical Geography of the Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters” focusing on our Michigan pioneer predecessors. Story Maps are produced through an online application that combines text and images, and can include maps and other elements, to tell stories in a […]

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  Sister Megan McElroy and the Collaborative Dominican Novitiate

  April 17, 2014

  The Collaborative Dominican Novitiate (CDN) was established in 1988 by 15 Dominican Congregations; 22 Congregations now participate in the joint effort by the women in the Dominican Order in the USA. Grand Rapids Dominican Sister Megan McElroy, OP has served as co-director of the Collaborative Dominican Novitiate since 2012, ministering to provide initial formation for […]