Sunday Assembly
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Friends Gathered for MEET UP and We Made Lots of Joyful Noise
June 23, 2022
“It is wonderful to see all of you on our campus. It’s been a long time! We’ve missed your presence with us!” a tearful, heart-FULL Sr. Janet Brown said as she welcomed friends to prayer. “We are fed and nourished by your friendships.” On Tuesday, June 21, we were delighted to welcome friends to our […]
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Saturday Story: As We Sing We Pray
September 12, 2020
The Choir that sings the words that uplift our spirits and carry our prayers and hearts to the winds in all directions has been quiet for many months now at Dominican Chapel at Marywood. How we miss the voices, the presence, of our full Choir and Assembly. The fingers of Music Director Joan Thomas, OP, […]
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Interview with Sandra Delgado OP: Sale of Motherhouse Building at Marywood
July 29, 2020
The Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids announced the transition of ownership of the Motherhouse to developers to renovate into affordable housing for seniors. Sister Sandra Delgado, Prioress, sat down with WGVU Radio Host Shelly Irwin for a conversation about Marywood, the Motherhouse, Sisters, ministries, and more. Listen https://www.wgvunews.org/post/dominican-sisters-grand-rapids
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Saturday Story: As I have done for you…Jesus spoke
April 17, 2020
As Dominicans, we welcome community. We seek to find God’s face in one another. Before March 14, 2020 our community welcomed all to gather in Dominican Chapel at Marywood, weekly, for Sunday Eucharist to celebrate God’s love in our daily lives. But in the times of COVID-19, even Holy Week leading us into Easter was […]
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Political Pressure Building, Jesus Knew His Hour Had Come
April 9, 2020
It must have been a night somewhat like tonight. Friends of Jesus were gathered with him – with all kinds of feelings: expectancy, puzzlement, mystery with penetrating thoughts and questions. Political pressure was building! Jesus knew his hour had come. Jesus’ friends knew something was about to happen. The impact of what Jesus said and […]
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Rise for Refuge Aug 3 with Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids
August 1, 2019
We are a nation of refuge, Not Rejection. On Saturday, August 3 from 1:00-2:00 pm, Sisters, Associates, and employees gathered on our driveway at 2025 Fulton Street East, Grand Rapids Michigan. Our Justice actions are an act of preaching with our presence, for an America that offers hope, compassion, and mercy. On this day, we […]
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Music as Prayer
May 29, 2019
“We are healed by our songs before the vibrations ever leave our bodies. We are blessed first and then we send out the blessing,” says Kate Munger, Founder of Threshold Choirs. I first encountered the Threshold Choir two years ago on a Sunday afternoon as I took part in the Peace Walk at the St. […]
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National Catholic Sisters Week Service Projects Have Begun in Grand Rapids
March 8, 2019
Each year during National Catholic Sisters Week we celebrate women religious. From March 8-14 we are encouraged to remember and discover the unwavering spirit of Sisters, experience their ministries, and affirm and honor these women who have meant so much to us. It is a time when the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids invite friends to join […]
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Dominican Sisters Day of Service
April 20, 2018
Serving and Honoring Organizations and People Who Serve the Most Vulnerable in West Michigan The people and organizations that serve and respect the dignity of all people and care for this precious Earth are a blessing in West Michigan. Each year, the Dominican Sisters~Grand Rapids gather to return the love by serving these hard-working, compassionate […]