Join us as we celebrate 150 Years of Service!
94,000 People who live in Rockland County are above the Federal Poverty Level, but need help affording food for themselves & their families.
We are sponsoring a Food Drive in February, which is a time in the year when Food Pantry donations are limited.
The Dominican Sisters celebrate their 27th annual golf tournament at the New York Country Club on Monday May 20, 2024.
There will be a “Hole” Lotta Fun including the raffle baskets and 50/50 raffle!
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For his Eagle Scout project, Thomas Moetzinger of Boy Scout Troop 2033, Nanuet, rehabilitated the memorial for the St. Agnes alumni who served our country in the armed forces. This memorial is located on the front lawn of Dominican Convent. Thomas and his volunteer crew cleaned the plaques and base, fixed the flagpole, added scalloped
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On Oct 24, 2022, one terrorized girl said she was eye-to-eye with the shooter before his gun apparently jammed and she was able to run out. This shooting in St. Louis is one of many happening across the United States. As people of faith, we will gather together for a public action to end gun
At our eighth annual Sparks of Light Awards Dinner, we recognized those who embody the highest ideals of the Sparkill Dominicans. This year, we returned as a live event to The Rockleigh on November 9, 2023. The link below will allow you to view the video, the digital journal, and information about our honorees.
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The Dominican Sisters invite you to attend our monthly Rosary for Peace. You may pray with us on Zoom or view on YouTube. The Rosary is a Scripture-based prayer that reflects on profound events (“Mysteries”) in the lives of Mary and Jesus that are remembered throughout the liturgical year. The repetition in the Rosary is
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On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 6:30 PM the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill will be showing, ‘Boy on the Run: An Extraordinary Film of Survival’. Facing horrific circumstances, including the Nazi invasion of his native, Czechoslovakia, separation from family, and the impact of Antisemitism in 1940s Europe, Paul Galan recounts his story of survival as
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The Dominican Sisters invite you to attend our monthly Rosary for Peace. You may pray with us on Zoom or view on YouTube. The Rosary is a Scripture-based prayer that reflects on profound events (“Mysteries”) in the lives of Mary and Jesus that are remembered throughout the liturgical year. The repetition in the Rosary is
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The Domican Sisters invite you to attend our monthly Rosary for Peace. You may pray with us on Zoom or view on YouTube. The Rosary is a Scripture-based prayer that reflects on profound events (“Mysteries”) in the lives of Mary and Jesus that are remembered throughout the liturgical year. The repetition in the Rosary is
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The Domican Sisters invite you to attend our monthly Rosary for Peace. You may pray with us on Zoom or view on YouTube. The Rosary is a Scripture-based prayer that reflects on profound events (“Mysteries”) in the lives of Mary and Jesus that are remembered throughout the liturgical year. The repetition in the Rosary is
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Fr. James Martin addresses us on Tuesday, April 11th at 7pm for a free lecture, “Building Bridges: The Gospels and LGBTQ Outreach.” Visit our event page for registration and webinar link. Register online or call 845-359-4156 to register by phone.
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Pull out your bicycle, get on your peloton or stationary bike, and ride to change the world. This virtual event supports the Sisters’ work to bring peace through their ministries. Join the Sisters at Rockland Lake on September 9, 2023! Ride with us to change the world through peacebuilding.
The Sisters will hold a food drive from Monday, January 24 until Monday, February 14. Last year we were able to collect 1,550 pounds of dried and canned goods, which were distributed to pantries around Rockland County.
A thought-provoking journey through our long history as a nation wrestling with issues of racial justice and religious freedom. A Dr. J.T. Vincent Lou Lecture.
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A reflection on the harsh treatment of immigrants and other marginalized groups and draws on the teaching of Pope Francis to point to a way forward. A Dr. J.T. Vincent Lou Lecture.
Softened Hearts: Catholic Identity in a Polarized America Read More »
An exploration of action for ecojustice as an intrinsic part of Christian Faith. A Dr. J.T. Vincent Lou Lecture. View on Youtube.
Is God’s Charity Broad Enough for Bears? Read More »
Robert Ellsberg, award-winning author of many books on saints, examines the meaning of sainthood and the models of holiness necessary for our time. A Dr. J.T. Vincent Lou Lecture. View on YouTube.
Dorothy Day, Oscar Romero, and the New Faces of Holiness Today Read More »
At our sixth annual Sparks of Light Awards Dinner we recognized those who embody the highest ideals of the Sparkill Dominicans. The link below will allow you to view the video, the digital journal, and information about our honorees. See the Highlights from the Sparks of Light Gala 2021 here.
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Truth and justice are often connected in scripture but the relationship between them can feel nebulous. Why are the two so often linked? As people deeply concerned about justice, how do we also find the energy to care about truth? Why is the pursuit of truth in our world of “fake news” one of the
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A fun-filled day of festivities under one roof: BBQ lunch, a round of scramble golf, and dinner. Registrations are now closed; however, donations are still being accepted.
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