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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.

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Cycling for Peace Cancellation Notice

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.

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Past Events

You might also be interested in these recent past events.

Dominican Sisters 2023 Golf Outting

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

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Dominican Sisters Food Drive

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.

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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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Ann M. Garrido lecture card

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…

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Pajama Drive 2022 Flyer

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…

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Golf event card 2021

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.

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Diversity is our Strength card

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 lecture card

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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Dr. Elizabeth Johnson

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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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.

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