Advent Vespers
Prepare for Christmas; pray with us! Join the Dominican Sisters and Associates as we embark on this contemplative experience to ready ourselves for Christmas.
Past Events
Ribbons of Remembrance
We and our interfaith partners, particularly Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Pearl River, have been holding prayer vigils for victims of mass shootings in the United States for the past two years. As we read the names, ages, and homes of each person killed, we hold sacred space, and then some of our group will
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Sparks of Light Gala 2024
At our ninth annual Sparks of Light Awards Dinner, we recognize those who embody the highest ideals of the Sparkill Dominicans. Our honorees include: Dr. Mary Anne Evangelist, Stephen Papas, United Way of Rockland and Christopher Power, Albertus Magnus High School. This year we return to The Rockleigh. Event details and link are coming soon.
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Saints and Saintly Dominicans, Óscar Romero
On Tuesday, November 26, 3:30pm, at Dominican Convent in Sparkill, Sister Kathleen McManus, OP, will explore Romero’s conversion story and its revolutionary import: “One would think that Oscar Romero, martyr for justice and now canonized saint, didn’t need to be “converted.” He was a life-long devout Catholic who became a priest. Yet, this reserved, conservative,
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Saints and Saintly Dominicans, Catherine of Siena
Monday, April 29, is the Feast of Saint Catherine of Siena. Sister Margaret Palliser will answer the question: “Who was Catherine of Siena and what might her message be for us today?” Join us to learn more about this amazing 14th century Dominican powerhouse.
Saints and Saintly Dominicans is a series of reflections on men and women from our rich Catholic Tradition, including well- known saints (many from our Dominican Family) as well as newer faces among those whom the Church recognizes as “holy.”
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Haiti Vigil and Fundraiser
We invite you to join us in a Prayer Vigil and Fundraiser for Haiti on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 1:30 PM ET at Dominican Convent in Sparkill, NY. Please Click Here to make a donation to our Haiti Fund. Since 2010 we have been connected to the people of Haiti through ministry trips to Duval
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Jesus Christ: Expanding our View
Please Click Here to join this Zoom event featuring presenter and noted theologian Sr. Carla Mae Streeter, OP on April 25, 2024 at 6:30 PM ET. Here Sr. Carla Mae will offer Theological background to help prepare preachers to proclaim the Good News. Sr. Carla Mae Streeter, O.P., Th.D., is presently Professor Emerita of Systematic
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Stations of the Cross
The Dominican Sisters invite you to pray the Stations of the Cross with us on Monday, March 25, 2024. Please join our Sisters, Associates and faith community via Zoom or YouTube. This version of the The Stations of the Cross in the wake of our climate crisis has been Created by The Metro New York
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Contemplation with Creation
Join us either in person or on Zoom for an evening of Contemplation with Creation. Thursday, March 21, 6:00 – 7:30 PM ET. Lead by Facilitator Christina Leaño, Associate Director, Laudato Si’ Movement, Meditation Teacher, and Retreat Leader. Please RSVP to Maria Guy to attend in person at 845-359-4163 or Mg**@******ll.org. RSVP to Sr. Jeanne
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Associates’ Reflection Day
“Through poetry, personal reflections, scripture, music and table sharing we hope to show how God’s grace is not limited by sorrow and difficulty. It shines like a strand of gold mixed in with the multicolored threads. We hope you will see that the Master Weaver’s hands move with infinite love. God, our Master Weaver is
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Saints and Saintly Dominicans, Fra Angelico
This Sunday, February 18, is the Feast of our Dominican brother, Blessed John of Fiesole—better known as FRA ANGELICO.
What do you know about this brilliant and prolific artist of the 15th century who was given the title “Blessed” in 1982? Learn about this simple and holy friar and how his art has been preaching the gospel for more than 600 years.
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Lectio Divina with Sunday Scriptures for Lent
Join us by Zoom for the ancient practice of Lectio Divina — a meditative reading of Sacred Scripture in four movements: reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation, each of which includes quiet time for individual reflection. Each session will be led by a Dominican Sister guide. This is a collaborative opportunity offered by the Sisters of
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Food Drive 2024
94,000 People who live in Rockland County are above the Federal Poverty Level, but need help affording food for themselves & their families.
We are sponsoring a Food Drive in February, which is a time in the year when Food Pantry donations are limited.
27th Annual Golf Tournament
The Dominican Sisters celebrate their 27th annual golf tournament at the New York Country Club on Monday May 20, 2024.
There will be a “Hole” Lotta Fun including the raffle baskets and 50/50 raffle!
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St. Agnes Veterans Memorial Dedication
For his Eagle Scout project, Thomas Moetzinger of Boy Scout Troop 2033, Nanuet, rehabilitated the memorial for the St. Agnes alumni who served our country in the armed forces. This memorial is located on the front lawn of Dominican Convent. Thomas and his volunteer crew cleaned the plaques and base, fixed the flagpole, added scalloped
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End Gun Violence
On Oct 24, 2022, one terrorized girl said she was eye-to-eye with the shooter before his gun apparently jammed and she was able to run out. This shooting in St. Louis is one of many happening across the United States. As people of faith, we will gather together for a public action to end gun
Sparks of Light Gala 2023
At our eighth annual Sparks of Light Awards Dinner, we recognized those who embody the highest ideals of the Sparkill Dominicans. This year, we returned as a live event to The Rockleigh on November 9, 2023. The link below will allow you to view the video, the digital journal, and information about our honorees.
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Rosary for Peace, June 2023
The Dominican Sisters invite you to attend our monthly Rosary for Peace. You may pray with us on Zoom or view on YouTube. The Rosary is a Scripture-based prayer that reflects on profound events (“Mysteries”) in the lives of Mary and Jesus that are remembered throughout the liturgical year. The repetition in the Rosary is
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Boy on the Run Film & Discussion
On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 6:30 PM the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill will be showing, ‘Boy on the Run: An Extraordinary Film of Survival’. Facing horrific circumstances, including the Nazi invasion of his native, Czechoslovakia, separation from family, and the impact of Antisemitism in 1940s Europe, Paul Galan recounts his story of survival as
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Rosary for Peace, April 2023
The Dominican Sisters invite you to attend our monthly Rosary for Peace. You may pray with us on Zoom or view on YouTube. The Rosary is a Scripture-based prayer that reflects on profound events (“Mysteries”) in the lives of Mary and Jesus that are remembered throughout the liturgical year. The repetition in the Rosary is
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Rosary for Peace, Mar 2023
The Domican Sisters invite you to attend our monthly Rosary for Peace. You may pray with us on Zoom or view on YouTube. The Rosary is a Scripture-based prayer that reflects on profound events (“Mysteries”) in the lives of Mary and Jesus that are remembered throughout the liturgical year. The repetition in the Rosary is
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Rosary for Peace, Feb 2023
The Domican Sisters invite you to attend our monthly Rosary for Peace. You may pray with us on Zoom or view on YouTube. The Rosary is a Scripture-based prayer that reflects on profound events (“Mysteries”) in the lives of Mary and Jesus that are remembered throughout the liturgical year. The repetition in the Rosary is
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Father James Martin, Building Bridges
Fr. James Martin addresses us on Tuesday, April 11th at 7pm for a free lecture, “Building Bridges: The Gospels and LGBTQ Outreach.” Visit our event page for registration and webinar link. Register online or call 845-359-4156 to register by phone.
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Cycling for Peace
Pull out your bicycle, get on your peloton or stationary bike, and ride to change the world. This virtual event supports the Sisters’ work to bring peace through their ministries. Join the Sisters at Rockland Lake on September 9, 2023! Ride with us to change the world through peacebuilding.
Food Drive
The Sisters will hold a food drive from Monday, January 24 until Monday, February 14. Last year we were able to collect 1,550 pounds of dried and canned goods, which were distributed to pantries around Rockland County.
Diversity is Our Strength
A thought-provoking journey through our long history as a nation wrestling with issues of racial justice and religious freedom. A Dr. J.T. Vincent Lou Lecture.
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Softened Hearts: Catholic Identity in a Polarized America
A reflection on the harsh treatment of immigrants and other marginalized groups and draws on the teaching of Pope Francis to point to a way forward. A Dr. J.T. Vincent Lou Lecture.
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Is God’s Charity Broad Enough for Bears?
An exploration of action for ecojustice as an intrinsic part of Christian Faith. A Dr. J.T. Vincent Lou Lecture. View on Youtube.
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Dorothy Day, Oscar Romero, and the New Faces of Holiness Today
Robert Ellsberg, award-winning author of many books on saints, examines the meaning of sainthood and the models of holiness necessary for our time. A Dr. J.T. Vincent Lou Lecture. View on YouTube.
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Sparks of Light Gala 2021
At our sixth annual Sparks of Light Awards Dinner we recognized those who embody the highest ideals of the Sparkill Dominicans. The link below will allow you to view the video, the digital journal, and information about our honorees. See the Highlights from the Sparks of Light Gala 2021 here.
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