Join us as we celebrate 150 Years of Service!

1876-2026

Dominican Sisters of Sparkill Invite you to celebrate 150 Years of Service.

Dominican Sisters of Sparkill Invite You to Join us in Celebration 150 Years of Service.

The Dominican Sisters of Sparkill are part of the worldwide Dominican Family founded by Saint Dominic in the 13th century. Since our founding by Alice Mary Thorpe in 1876 to care for destitute women and children in New York City, we have continued to serve the people of New York. In response to needs in other places, we went to Missouri (1900), Pakistan (1958), Montana (1973), South America (1979), Botswana and Muan, Africa (1979/1983), Arizona (1990), Lithuania (1995), and many other parts of the United States to witness to the power of God’s presence and love working in us and in our evolving world. As a Congregation, we are filled with gratitude to God for blessing our ministry for 150 years.  We continue to be attentive to the cries of the most vulnerable and the suffering people of our time and have assisted in Haiti, Ukraine, and the southern border of the US. Our more than 240 Sisters and Associates are committed to bringing the Good News of the Gospel to others by the witness of our lives and compassionate service. We invite you to join us in prayer and celebration throughout our Jubilee Year.

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150 Moments

Join us as we celebrate the many moments that make up our history. Moments will be added throughout the year.

1872

Arrival of
Thorpe sisters

1876

Founding of
Congregation

Foundation Day and Inauguration of Sesquicentennial Year
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Dominican Convent, Sparkill

Rockland Chorale Performance
Sunday, May 18, 2025
4:00 PM
Dominican Convent, Sparkill
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Welcome Day at Dominican Convent
Saturday, Sept 13, 2025
Dominican Convent, Sparkill

Cycling for Peace
Saturday, Sept 27, 2025
Dominican Convent, Sparkill

All Souls Day Remembrance of Sisters
November 2, 2025
Dominican Convent, Sparkill

Sparks of Light Gala
Thursday, Nov 6, 2025
Hilton, Pearl River, New York

St. Thomas Aquinas College Annual Tribute Dinner
Nov 2025 (TBD)
St. Thomas Aquinas College

Lou/Social Justice Lecture
Feb 2025 (TBD)
St. Thomas Aquinas College

Closing Liturgy for the Jubilee Year
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Dominican Convent, Sparkill

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.

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