Events
Our Events
Rosary for Peace, February 2025
Click Here for Zoom Click Here for YouTube 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 Monday, February 24, at 7:00 PM ET. The event will be a virtual gathering on Zoom…
Categories: Spirituality, Upcoming Events
Lenten Reflection Afternoon
The Dominican Associates of Sparkill are sponsoring a Lenten Reflection afternoon on Saturday March 22, at Dominican Convent from 1:00 to 3:30 pm followed by Mass at 4:00 pm. This year we will consider the different ways in which we find God in our very busy lives. Just how do…
Categories: Spirituality, Upcoming Events
Water Matters
Join us for an insightful online event exploring the Hudson River’s vital role in our environment and the challenges facing its watershed. We’ll dive into the ecology and health of this vital water system, hear from experts about their work and experiences, and discuss its impact on Rockland County. Sr….
Categories: Educational, Social Justice, Upcoming Events
Designer Bag and Restaurant Bingo
Come join us at the home of the Dominican Sisters for our first ever Designer Bag and Restaurant Bingo! You will surely have some great fun and visit with our Sisters, who will share great memories and stories as you yell “BINGO!”
Categories: Mission Advancement, Upcoming Events
Past Events
You might also be interested in these recent past events.
Holocaust Survivors’ Reflections
We thank Associate Carol Davide for helping to make this meaningful connection with these speakers from the Holocaust Center for Tolerance and Understanding in Suffern, NY. Please click here for more information on this fantastic resource. Their mission is to educate, through the lens of the Holocaust, about the dangers…
Categories: Past Events
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.
Categories: Past Events, Spirituality
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…
Categories: Past Events, Social Justice
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.
Categories: Past Events
November Calendar Raffle
Dear Friends, This year’s Calendar Raffle offers you 72 chances to win. Each day, a Sister will drew one or more winning tickets—with the $2,500 Grand Prize Winner to be selected on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Your prayers and support have enabled us to bring new life to our mission…
Categories: Past Events
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…
Categories: Past Events, Spirituality
Pajama and Book Drive
Our Associates have launched their eighth annual Pajama & Book Drive, a project to collect pajamas and books for children who go to bed each night having to wear the clothing they wore all day because either they are living in shelters or their families lack the resources to provide…
Categories: Past Events
Cycle for Peace
We look forward to cycling or walking with you on the beautiful grounds of St. Thomas Aquinas College and Dominican Convent in Sparkill, NY on September 28, 2024. Visit our link on the Event page to register.
Categories: Past Events
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.”
Categories: Past Events, Spirituality
On-Demand Lectures
Made possible by a generous gift, the Dr. J.T. Vincent Lou Lectures are held twice a year, one in the Fall and one in the Spring. They are free and open to the public. These presentations by renowned lecturers offer the opportunity to explore important issues in light of Catholic Social Teaching. Our past lectures are available on YouTube for viewing.
As always, we are thankful to the many people who make these events possible and for your continued interest and support.