Join us as we celebrate 150 Years of Service!

The Dominican Sisters of Sparkill live their mission as joyful women of prayer and compassion who proclaim the Reign of God through ministry for justice and reverence for all creation.

Reflections – Contemplatio

Feast of Saint Augustine

A portrait of St. Augustine of Hippo. Photo Credit: Saint-augustine.org St. Augustine, whom we honor this day, spoke these memorable words back in the fourth century: Late had I loved you, O Beauty so ancient yet ever new, late have I loved you! Behold, you were within and I was abroad, searching there for you. […]

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News & Events

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Catholic Sisters Sail the Hudson to Raise Awareness About Water Pollution

On Friday, September 5, 2025, forty-five Catholic Sisters and people of faith sailed the Hudson River aboard the Clearwater on...
Rosary for Peace, Sept 2025

Rosary for Peace, September 2025

Click Here to Join on Zoom Click Here to Join on YouTube The Dominican Sisters warmly invite everyone-whether you join...
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Welcome Day

Join us as we joyfully celebrate 150 years of faith and service with the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill. When: Saturday,...
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Cycle for Peace

We look forward to cycling or walking with you on the beautiful grounds of St. Thomas Aquinas College and Dominican...

What We Care About

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A Journey to Freedom

Afghan refugees, gathered in San Antonio, have come here with little more than the shirts on their backs. Most have...
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Your Prayers Heard and Answered…

The call came in a letter from LCWR (The Leadership Conference of Women Religious) looking for more volunteers to help...
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Widening the Pegs of My Tent

My experience of volunteering with Catholic Charities of San Antonio was truly one of "widening the pegs of my tent."...

Living Our Mission

See how we make a difference.

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We are part of a worldwide Dominican Family established by Saint Dominic in the 13th Century.

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We recognize the connection between the cry of the poor and the cry of the planet. We work to make a difference by promoting gospel justice, defending human rights, and protecting and caring for the planet.

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Sparkill Sisters in St. Louis

There but for the grace of God…

Social Justice Ministry has been active in my home Archdiocese of St. Louis for my entire life. As I look...
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