The Dominican Sisters extend a warm invitation to all, whether regular participants or joining us for the first time, to our monthly Rosary for Peace on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET. The event will be a virtual gathering on Zoom or YouTube, where we will start with a brief introduction, followed by […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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 Mguy@sparkill.org. RSVP to Sr. Jeanne
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“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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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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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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The Dominican Sisters of Sparkill gather in Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel each of the first 5 Sundays of Lent to pray Solemn Evening Prayer (also known as “Vespers”). You are invited to join us in person or in spirit as we sing our praise and our petitions to our loving God during this