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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

Springs of Living Water

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” And God said, “Let there be light”-the sun, source of all life. And God said, “Let the waters above and below bring forth life,” providing sustenance for the fruits of the fields and nourishment for the animals. And […]

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Hyacinths to Feed Thy Soul

Afternoon of Reflection – Hyacinths to Feed Thy Soul

We have all experienced how beauty can disarm us, how our souls are refreshed and restored when we open our...
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Mass for the Care of Creation

While you are always welcome to join us for daily Mass, we extend an extra-special invitation to join us on...
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Silent Voices Big Truths

Silent Voices, Big Truths lifts up often unheard voices from immigrant communities through short reflections that invite us to encounter...
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Dominican Sisters of Sparkill Welcome New Leadership Team

Incoming Leadership Team - Sisters Aileen Donovan, Nancy Richter, Irene Ellis (Prioress), Marie Peter Buckley, and Diane McSherry On the...

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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