Events
Our Events
Sparks of Light Awards Dinner
At our seventh annual Sparks of Light Awards Dinner we will recognize those who embody the highest ideals of the Sparkill Dominicans. This year we return as a live event to The Rockleigh on November 9, 2023. Event details and link coming soon.
Categories: Upcoming Events
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.
Categories: Upcoming Events
Past Events
You might also be interested in these recent past events.
26th Annual Golf Tournament
The Dominican Sisters celebrated their 26th annual golf tournament at the New York Country Club on Monday May 22, 2023. This event included exciting raffle prizes and the 50/50 raffle. The following were the winners for the golf 50/50:
Sr. Mary Dempsey (1st prize) $5,321
Anthony & Donna Pernice (2nd prize) $3,193
Marie Cartwright (3rd prize) $2,128
Categories: Past Events
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.
Categories: Past Events
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.
Categories: Past Events
Your Kingdom Is Built on Truth and Justice
Truth and justice are often connected in scripture but the relationship between them can feel nebulous. Why are the two so often linked? As people deeply concerned about justice, how do we also find the energy to care about truth? Why is the pursuit of truth in our world of…
Categories: Lectures, Past Events
Pajama and Book Drive
Our Associates have launched their fifth 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 them…
Categories: Past Events
24th Annual Golf Tournament
A fun-filled day of festivities under one roof: BBQ lunch, a round of scramble golf, and dinner. Registrations are now closed; however, donations are still being accepted.
Categories: Past Events
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.
Categories: Educational, Lectures, Past Events
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.
Categories: Educational, Lectures, Past Events
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.
Categories: Educational, Lectures, Past Events
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.
Categories: Educational, Lectures, Past Events
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.