Teresita Garcia

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  Funeral Services for Sister Teresita Garcia OP

  May 16, 2023

  Sister Teresita Garcia OP entered eternal life on May 15, 2023 at the age of 90 after 72 years of religious life. We commend Sister Teresita to your prayers. Evening Prayer with Remembering Service Tuesday, May 16 at 7:00 pm Chapel of the Word/Marywood Funeral Mass Wednesday, May 17 at 10:00 am Chapel of the […]

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  100th Anniversary of Laying of Cornerstone of Motherhouse at Marywood

  June 11, 2021

  On June 14, 1917, the Congregation purchased land at the corner of Fulton Street and Lakeside and plans for the building of a long anticipated Motherhouse began. Three years later, 100 years ago, on June 5, 1921, the cornerstone of the building atop the hill on Fulton Street in Grand Rapids was laid. In honor […]

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  Dominican Sisters Grand Rapids 2021 Jubilarians

  May 12, 2021

  A Jubilee is an anniversary when we honor a Sister and reflect on her 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!  View Jubilarians online We honor each Dominican Sister and the ways that she has shared […]

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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 […]