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From the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill 2022 Direction Statement…
Both individually and corporately, we will examine our lifestyle in light of Laudato Sí’s message that the cry of Earth and the cry of the poor are one. Faithful to our Dominican charism, we remain committed to the pursuit of truth in order to face and address the injustice of racism, war, exploitation of women and children, exclusion of migrants, and all other threats to peace.
Racism impacts all these issues and is deeply embedded in the policies, practices, and institutions that structure daily life. Our commitment to justice calls us to work to dismantle racism.
February 17, 2026– Sister Irene Ellis, Prioress for the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, welcomed all gathered at Dominican Convent in Sparkill, NY, as well as those online around the US. The Dominican Sisters of Sparkill are part of the worldwide Dominican Family founded by Saint Dominic in the 13th century. Sister Irene noted that since their […]
Human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons (TIP), is a modern-day form of slavery. It is a crime under state, federal and international law. It is currently the second largest type of criminal activity, exceeded only by the illegal drug trade. We can help through our prayer, awareness, advocacy, and action.
The 5th Annual Cycling for Peace, sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, was held on Saturday, September 27, on the Dominican Convent and St. Thomas Aquinas College grounds. This year is a special one as the Sisters celebrate 150 years of service helping those in need. The event drew a large crowd of friends […]
From September 14 to 19, more than sixty Sisters gathered in Dominican Convent in Sparkill to participate in a retreat led by Br. Jack Rathschmidt, OFMCap, a Capuchin friar for 64 years and a priest for 55 years. The retreat was centered around the celebration of the Jubilee Year of Hope (December 24, 2024 – […]
For the best viewing experience, click the gear icon ⚙️ at the bottom right of the video player and select a higher quality (e.g., 1080p or HD). As part of their 150-year celebration of service, the Dominican Sisters hosted a Welcome Day at their motherhouse in Sparkill, New York, on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from […]
Flood Relief Efforts by Dominican Convent Higher Secondary School, Bahawalpur – 2025 Reported by Sister Anna Bakhshi, Principal Last week, the Dominican Sisters of Our Lady of the Rosary, Bahawalpur, traveled to Abbas Nagar near Dara Bukha, District Bahawalpur, to show solidarity with flood victims and provide them with cooked meals. The devastation was overwhelming-floodwaters […]
On Friday, September 5, 2025, forty-five Catholic Sisters and people of faith sailed the Hudson River aboard the Clearwater on a Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation to raise awareness about pollution in the river. Organized by Religious Organizations Along the River (ROAR) and the Metro New York Catholic Climate Movement, the event offered an opportunity […]
The Season of Creation is almost here — a sacred time to renew our relationship with God and all of creation through prayer, action, and community. From September 1 (World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) to October 4 (Feast of St. Francis of Assisi), Christians worldwide unite to celebrate, reflect, and commit to caring for our shared home.
This information was originally disseminated on August 8th. August 8, 2025, is especially meaningful for us, for today we gather not only to celebrate the feast of Saint Dominic but also to share a moment of profound significance – the official announcement that the Dominican Sisters Association has been established and canonically approved by the […]