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
In God’s Good Time
Saint Augustine was born in present day Algeria, where, presumably, his mother Saint Monica, lived. Here is a painting of Saint Monica by artist John Nava. It has been said that behind every great man there is a great woman, and surely this is true of the saint we honor today, St. Monica, the mother of […]
News & Events
Advent Vespers
Advent Vespers: Come, Pray with Us! Prepare for Christmas with an evening of prayer and reflection. Join the Dominican Sisters and Associates for Advent Vespers as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. During this season of hope and expectation, we invite you to step away from the busyness of the season and […]
Rosary for Peace, October 2026
Click Here to Join on Zoom Click Here to Join on YouTube The Dominican Sisters of Sparkill warmly invite you to our monthly Rosary for Peace on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. This virtual gathering will be held on Zoom and YouTube, beginning with a brief introduction, followed by the Rosary. We […]
Pajama and Book Drive
Our Associates have launched their tenth annual Pajama & Book Drive, a project to collect pajamas and books for children who go to bed each night having to wear the clothing they wore all day because either they are living in shelters or their families lack the resources to provide them with sleepwear. In collaboration […]
Cycling for Peace, 2026
The 6th Annual Cycling for Peace, sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, was held on Saturday, September 19 on the convent and St. Thomas Aquinas College grounds from 9AM-1PM. We were delighted to have our largest crowd ever, over 80 guests enjoyed the morning! The weather was beautiful as cyclists, walkers, and runners followed two […]
What We Care About
Living Our Mission
See how we make a difference.
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.
