Dominican Sisters of Sparkill

Women making a difference

The Dominican Sisters of Sparkill live their mission as joyful women of prayer and compassion who proclaim the Reign of God through ministry for justice and reverence for all creation.

Reflections – Contemplatio

The Gift of the Desert

Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days, to be tempted by the devil.  [Luke 4:1-13] All three Lectionary cycles give us the same gospel story for the First Sunday of Lent: an account of Jesus’ temptations in the desert-a clear […]

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News & Events

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Sisters Profess Vows in Pakistan

On February 8, 2025, the profession of vows of Sisters Robina Nazir, Shabnum Francis, and Sadaf William took place at...
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Spirituality of Water

Join us for a Morning of Reflection on the Spiritualty of Water with ERIN LOTHES, Ph. D., Systematic Theologian and...
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Lenten Evening Prayer, 2025

You are Cordially Invited Join us for a serene and spiritually enriching experience at Lenten Vespers.  We warmly welcome you...
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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...

What We Care About

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A Journey to Freedom

Afghan refugees, gathered in San Antonio, have come here with little more than the shirts on their backs. Most have...
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Your Prayers Heard and Answered…

The call came in a letter from LCWR (The Leadership Conference of Women Religious) looking for more volunteers to help...
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Widening the Pegs of My Tent

My experience of volunteering with Catholic Charities of San Antonio was truly one of "widening the pegs of my tent."...

Living Our Mission

See how we make a difference.

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We are part of a worldwide Dominican Family established by Saint Dominic in the 13th Century.

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We recognize the connection between the cry of the poor and the cry of the planet. We work to make a difference by promoting gospel justice, defending human rights, and protecting and caring for the planet.

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Sparkill Sisters in St. Louis

There but for the grace of God…

Social Justice Ministry has been active in my home Archdiocese of St. Louis for my entire life. As I look...
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