Dominican Sisters of Sparkill

Women making a difference

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

The Exaltation of the Holy Cross: From Suffering to Hope

September 14, 2026

Today the Church presents us with a conundrum or a paradox of sorts-connecting the word exaltation with a symbol of intense suffering: the cross. We human beings think of triumph, victory, or jumping up for joy when we use the term exaltation, hardly a description of an instrument of torture. However, we must distinguish the […]

Rosary for Peace, September 2026

September 14, 2026

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Afternoon of Reflection – Hyacinths to Feed Thy Soul

August 28, 2026

We have all experienced how beauty can disarm us, how our souls are refreshed and restored when we open our...

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Mass for the Care of Creation

August 25, 2026

While you are always welcome to join us for daily Mass, we extend an extra-special invitation to join us on...

Silent Voices Big Truths

August 13, 2026

Silent Voices, Big Truths lifts up often unheard voices from immigrant communities through short reflections that invite us to encounter...

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

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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