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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.

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Living with the Heart of Christ

Jesus Forgives Peter On this feast day of the Sacred Heart, I invite you to listen to the advice of the great St. Ignatius Loyola, who encouraged his followers to frequently use their imaginations during prayer and to place themselves in the time of Jesus, using their sight, hearing, and all their physical senses. Today, […]

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News & Events

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Rosary for Peace, June 2026

Click Here to Join on Zoom Click Here to Join on YouTube The Dominican Sisters warmly invite everyone-whether you join us regularly or for the first time-to our monthly Rosary for Peace on Tuesday, June 16, at 7:00 PM ET. This virtual gathering will be held on Zoom and YouTube, beginning with a brief introduction, […]

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Golf Tournament 2026

Monday, May 18th dawned sunny and clear at Blue Hill Golf Course as the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill hosted their 29th Annual Charity Golf Outing. Eighty golfers gathered for a day of friendly competition, laughter, and fellowship, and they were definitely “in the swing.” It was wonderful to reconnect with longtime friends, supporters, and family […]

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2026 Jubilarians

On May 3, 2026, we gathered to celebrate Foundation Day and honored 32 Dominican Sisters of Sparkill whose jubilees together represent an extraordinary 2,135 years of faithful vowed commitment and service. This year, we recognized one Sister celebrating 80 years, two celebrating 75 years, eleven celebrating 70 years, thirteen celebrating 65 years, four celebrating 60 […]

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29th Annual Golf Tournament

The Dominican Sisters celebrated their 29th Annual Golf Tournament at Blue Hill Golf Course in Pearl River on Monday, May 18, 2026. It was a “Hole” Lotta Fun, featuring raffle baskets and a 50/50 raffle! Thank you to everyone who supported the event and helped make the day such a success. Please enjoy the photos […]

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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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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