Dominican Sisters of Sparkill

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

Foundation Day and Jubilee 2025

May 5, 2025

A few months ago, while attending physical therapy in Rivervale, New Jersey, I noticed a large picture of Lucy and Charlie Brown in the waiting room. Lucy was holding the famous football for Charlie to kick. If you are familiar with that particular cartoon, you remember that Charlie Brown fails to kick the football many […]

Sr. Eileen Gannon receives Founders Award

One to One Learning Celebrates 28 Years

May 20, 2025

On Friday, May 9, 2025, One to One Learning, Inc.-a sponsored ministry of the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill-celebrated 28 years...

A Jubilee of Hope

May 14, 2025

Honoring Foundation Day, Jubilarians, and 150 Years On Sunday, May 4, the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill gathered in Our Lady...

Sr. Marie Louise Ruggeri, Sr. Jeanne Margaret Stoltz, Sr. Ann Matthew O'Shea, Sr. Dorothy Russell (Alice Thomas)

2025 Jubilarians

May 14, 2025

On May 4, 2025, we joyfully celebrated our Foundation Day and honored an extraordinary group of women marking milestones in...

Women Making a Difference

May 7, 2025

Last week, Representative Michal Lawler of District 17 held a town hall meeting. Prior to that meeting Sisters gathered with...

What We Care About

A Journey to Freedom

February 23, 2022

Afghan refugees, gathered in San Antonio, have come here with little more than the shirts on their backs. Most have...

Your Prayers Heard and Answered…

February 23, 2022

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

Widening the Pegs of My Tent

February 23, 2022

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

Living Our Mission

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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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