New Mexico

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  Merry Christmas to all of God’s Children from the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids

  December 21, 2018

  This painting of St Francis of Assisi Church in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico is by artist Olga Atencio Garcia. The image appears on our Congregation’s 2018 Christmas card with this message: May your spirit arise and quicken with the Good News of the angels: God our Light is born in our midst bringing peace, […]

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  Services for Sister Phyllis Lopez, OP

  October 22, 2018

  Sister Phyllis Lopez entered eternal life on October 20, 2018 at the age of 85 after 64 years of religious life. We commend Sister Phyllis to your prayers. Remembering Service: Tuesday, October 23 at 7:00 pm Dominican Chapel at Marywood Funeral Mass: Wednesday, October 24 at 11:00 am Dominican Chapel at Marywood Sr. Phyllis’ life […]

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  Eileen Jaramillo, OP Honored by New Mexico VA

  August 2, 2018

  Stewarding God’s Grace The theme was “Volunteers are the HEART of Our Team”. Attendees at the New Mexico Veterans’ Administration Healthcare System Volunteer Recognition Celebration on July 23, 2018, enjoyed a wonderful banquet honoring the volunteers who give their time and compassion every day to our veterans. Sister Eileen Jaramillo, O.P., of Albuquerque, was one […]

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  A Jubilarian Shares Her Story: Sr. John Therese Kusba, OP

  July 6, 2018

  The second child of John and Theresa Kusba, Dolores Therese Mary was born June 11, 1928. She had two brothers, one older and one younger. She learned self-defense by joining the boys’ sports. Dolores attended grade school at St. Rita, Saginaw and St. Joseph High School. Her teachers were Grand Rapids Dominicans. Recognizing that God […]

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  Sister Inspiration: Edith Kahler, OP

  June 15, 2018

  Macular degeneration has reduced Sister Edith Kahler’s optical acuity but her world view remains as clear as day: Greet the day, greet new people and new experiences as the gifts that they are. “My friendships in this community of Sisters have enriched my life so much. Through their lives, my own world view has been […]

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  Ingenuity, a Stamp Collection, and a Car in Santa Cruz

  May 25, 2018

    It may be difficult to imagine today, but when Sr. Susan Ridley was in her early twenties, learning to drive or acquiring a driver’s license wasn’t even a suggestion. As she said, “I had taken a vow of poverty, I wouldn’t be owning a car, so why would I need a license?” She was […]

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  Sister Inspiration: Orlanda Leyba, OP

  April 27, 2018

  The teachers that we remember are the ones who instill in us a sense of wonder or insight about the world and Sister Orlanda Leyba was one of those teachers. “I used as many opportunities as possible to present Jesus as a model to imitate. In doing so, I often spoke about Jesus the REBEL, […]

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  March was a busy and blessed month!

  April 23, 2018

  It was an honor and privilege to interview Sister Bernice. Before the interview, Sister Bernice showed me pictures and newspaper clippings from her time in New Mexico. She was beaming with pride, joy, and love for her communities and parishes. I am eager for others to have the opportunity to experience Sister Bernice’s interview to […]

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  Sister Inspiration: Bernice Garcia, OP

  March 15, 2018

  Sarah Toppen and Sister Bernice Garcia, OP are walking together on an oral history project for SisterStory. It is an ongoing initiative of National Catholic Sisters Week, a campaign to broaden awareness of Catholic sisters. The following is an introduction to this project by Aquinas College Student Sarah Toppen. From the moment I enter the Dominican Center […]

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  Sister Inspiration: Teresita Garcia, OP

  January 12, 2018

  There is no doubt that Sister Teresita Garcia’s personal prayer focus is informed by her life experiences. She prays for “an increase in vocations to religious life and for world peace”. Born and raised in New Mexico, Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters were her role models and teachers. Sisters Seraphine , Isadora, Sienna, and Clotilda inspired […]