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
A Journey of Faith and Love: Reflection on the Feast of the Visitation
The Visitation by Jacopo Pontormo The Feast Day of Visitation is an event of faith, compassion, joy, gratitude, and love. This event has great significance in the Bible. If a woman goes to visit her sister, what is unusual about it? Family visits are normal. It could not have been the first time that Mary […]
News & Events
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 September 1 for our Mass for the Care of Creation. Let us come together in prayer and gratitude for the gift of our common home. We will celebrate the beauty of creation and renew our […]
Silent Voices Big Truths
Silent Voices, Big Truths lifts up often unheard voices from immigrant communities through short reflections that invite us to encounter truth through the lived experiences of our neighbors. We Hold These Truths to be Self-Evident…That the dignity and rights we celebrate as a nation belong to every person, including those seeking refuge and a place to belong.
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 Feast of Saint Dominic, August 8, the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill celebrated their Transfer of Leadership, welcoming a new Leadership Team for the 2026-2030 term. The ceremony marked a moment of both continuity and renewal […]
250 Dominican Sisters Who Helped Shape the U.S.A.
Celebrating the faith, courage, and service of Dominican Sisters across generations. To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America’s Declaration of Independence, the Dominican Sisters Conference is honoring 250 Dominican women religious who have helped shape this country. Honoring our patron saints, this celebration will begin on the Feast of St. Dominic […]
What We Care About
Living Our Mission
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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.
