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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

Mary, Model of Courage

How appropriate it is that the feast of the Sorrowful Mother, which we celebrate today, falls immediately after the commemoration of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. It speaks to us of how closely the heart of Mary was entwined with that of her crucified Son.

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News & Events

Retreat in Chapel

The Sisters’ Fall Retreat Was a True Celebration of Hope

From September 14 to 19, more than sixty Sisters gathered in Dominican Convent in Sparkill to participate in a retreat...
Welcome Day at Dominican Convent

Dominican Sisters Host Welcome Day

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Dominican Convent School Brings Smiles and Hope to Flood Victims

Flood Relief Efforts by Dominican Convent Higher Secondary School, Bahawalpur - 2025 Reported by Sister Anna Bakhshi, Principal Last week,...
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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...

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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