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
Called by Name: From Moment to Mission
Good morning, and a blessed Easter Tuesday. “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.” Amen. Easter and Chapter are not simply events we mark on a calendar-they are moments. Living, grace-filled moments that invite us to pause, to listen, and to respond. In today’s Gospel (John 20:11-18), Mary […]
News & Events
Rooted in History, Facing Forward in Hope: Chapter 2026
The Dominican Sisters and Associates of Sparkill held their Chapter meetings from April 6-12, 2026. The Chapter of Affairs took place first, followed by the Chapter of Elections. For religious institutes, Chapter is a significant and formative moment-setting direction, discerning priorities, and electing leadership for the years ahead until the next gathering. “During the chapter, […]
We Can End Hunger
We are addressing hunger on both micro and systemic levels. We signed letters to our congressional representatives to support funding for SNAP and WIC, while also responding directly to local needs through a food drive at Dominican Convent. Our contributions helped stock the shelves of St. Ann’s and St. Paul’s Food Pantries, Catholic Charities, and One to One, showing how advocacy and hands-on action can work together to nourish our community.
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We are part of a worldwide Dominican Family established by Saint Dominic in the 13th Century.
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.