Events
Our Events
Dominican Heritage Tour
In celebration of their 150th Anniversary, the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill invite you to join a once-in-a-lifetime Dominican Heritage Tour through the sacred places that shaped our history and spirituality. Journey with us to Palencia, Loyola, Lourdes, Toulouse, Florence, Bologna, Siena, and Rome as we walk in the footsteps of saints, scholars, and preachers whose legacy continues to inspire hope and faith today. We would be honored to have you share in this unforgettable pilgrimage of prayer, history, community, and celebration.
Categories: 150th, Spirituality, Upcoming Events
Past Events
You might also be interested in these recent past 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: Past Events, Spirituality
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, Past Events, Social Justice
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, 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
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
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.