Racism
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Blessed by a Giving Spirit
November 30, 2021
We’re feeling energized by the spirit of Giving Tuesday and inspired to celebrate! Won’t you join us? Today we are: Giving Affirmation The challenges this past year-and-a-half have weighed heavily on our hearts, especially the losses. But we didn’t give up and we have come through this together, as a community. You are part of […]
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Positive White Identity & Anti-Racism – An Opportunity for Learning and Reflection
June 26, 2021
The Inclusion Team for the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids exists to foster growth and transformation that creates, supports, and sustains a diverse, inclusive, and racially equitable culture on the Marywood campus. Our team is committed to providing opportunities for learning and reflection. We thank guest contributor Mallory E. Miller, M. Ed., Assistant Director of […]
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DSGR Core Values in Action!
February 3, 2021
DIGNITY | SERVICE | STEWARDSHIP | COLLABORATION | HOSPITALITY | INCLUSION | LEARNING In 2015, Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids articulated these Core Values to help our employees connect and engage with our mission. This month, we lift up our commitment to INCLUSION and to LEARNING, recognizing that important contributions to our shared human history […]
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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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Statement: 2019 We Stand and Preach Against Racism, Hate and Violence
July 16, 2019
July 16, 2019 STATEMENT by the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids (MI) The Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids have adopted and seek to live by a statement entitled We Stand and Preach Against Racism, Hate and Violence. It reads, in part: “The Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids condemn racism. Hate and discrimination diminish us all. “The Dominican […]
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We Stand & Preach Against Racism, Hate, and Violence
November 2, 2018
We Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters and Associates — with so many — grieve with our brothers and sisters wounded by violence and hatred. We pray for healing for the “Tree of Life” Synagogue and community of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and for healing in Jeffersontown, Kentucky. The Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids condemn racism. Hate and discrimination […]
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Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids Stand Against Racism, Hatred, Violence
October 11, 2017
Events of the recent week have been alarming and disheartening to all of us. In a country and world torn by hatred, racism and violence, we all pray fervently and act as we are able to help bring about God’s Shalom. With the prayer and dream that all may be one we offer you our […]
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Dominican Justice Ministry: Expose the Truth About Human Trafficking
September 1, 2017
Background As a member of the ministry of the North American Dominican Promoters of Justice, Peace, and Care of Creation, a collaborative of Dominican Congregations, we recognize that this area of injustice is rooted in racism, sexism, poverty, and oppression that give rise to violence. These root causes of injustice inform our study and search for truth. Naming […]