On May 3, 2026, we gathered in celebration of 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 years, and one celebrating 50 years in religious life.
Grouped here by jubilee class or "band", these remarkable women reflect the enduring spirit and mission of our congregation. Across decades of ministry, they have taught, healed, advocated, prayed, and accompanied countless individuals and communities with compassion, wisdom, and hope. Their lives continue to be a powerful witness to the Gospel and to the Dominican call to preach through word and action.
We invite you to enjoy these jubilarian photos and to view a brief slideshow capturing moments from this special celebration.
Sr. Elizabeth David Scannell
Sr. Margaret Breslin (Margaret Kevin) and Sr. Eileen Loftus (Margaret Maureen)
Sr. Marilyn Dunn, Sr. Mary Dunning (Mary Elizabeth), Sr. Agnes Bernard Waugh, Sr. Maureen Foy (Michael Denise), Sr. Jeannine DeClue (Jeannine Marie), Sr. Helen Robert Boyd, Sr. Claire MacDonald (Jude Marie), Sr. Elizabeth Slenker (Amata), Sr. Catherine O'Leary (John Mary), Sr. Eileen Barrow (James Marian), and Sr. Margaret McPartland (Michael Patrice)
Sr. Nora Doody (Noreen Patrick), Sr. Judy Brady (Judith Mary), Sr. Patricia Broderick (Sean), Sr. Eileen Cunningham (Theresa Patrick), Sr. Eileen Sullivan (Helen Timothy), Peggy McGirl (John Catherine), Sr. Rose Edwin Pfannebecker, Sr. Mary Jo Heman (Claude Joseph), Sr. Kathleen O'Connor (Catherine Peter), Sr. Mary Margaret Grey (Marita Frances), Sr. Catherine McKillop (Catherine George), Sr. and Catherine Rose Quigley
Sr. Margaret Jennings (Sean Ann), Sr. Dorothy Kelty (Regina Catherine), Sr. Aileen Donovan (Rita), and Sr. Mary Murray (Rose Matthew)
Sr. Margaret Sweeney (Thomas Virginia)