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

I Call You By Name – You Are Mine

July 25, 2024

Art by Katy Olsen Sister Ellen Joseph shared this reflection at Mass in Dominican Convent on Monday, July 22, the Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene. Good morning, and happy Feast Day. Today is a glorious day for all Dominicans. It is a feast of preachers, and preachers means all of you gathered here and all […]

Rosary for Peace, July 2024

July 19, 2024

The Dominican Sisters warmly invite you to be part of our community by attending our monthly Rosary for Peace on...

Cycle for Peace

June 14, 2024

We look forward to cycling or walking with you on the beautiful grounds of St. Thomas Aquinas College and Dominican...

Saints and Saintly Dominicans, Thea Bowman

May 28, 2024

The U.S. bishops endorsed the sainthood cause of Sister Thea Bowman on Nov. 14, 2018, during their fall assembly in...

2024 Jubilarians

May 16, 2024

On May 5, 2024, we honored those celebrating 60, 65, 70, 75, and 80 years of religious life as Dominican...

What We Care About

A Journey to Freedom

February 23, 2022

Afghan refugees, gathered in San Antonio, have come here with little more than the shirts on their backs. Most have...

Your Prayers Heard and Answered…

February 23, 2022

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

Widening the Pegs of My Tent

February 23, 2022

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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