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Dominican Sisters of Sparkill Join LCWR’s “100 Days of Prayer, Fasting, and Advocacy” with a Special Observance on the Feast of St. Dominic The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) has launched a national initiative calling on women’s religious congregations, along with their associates and partners in mission, to join in “100 Days of Prayer, […]
As starvation tightens its grip on Gaza, we join our voices in moral outcry with our Dominican Sisters, urging U.S. leaders to take immediate and decisive action to ensure the safe and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid to those in greatest need, especially the children. This urgent appeal is drawn from the powerful statement issued […]
Sparkill, NY – July 30, 2025 – Sister Peggy Scarano, OP, of the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, was honored with the Caritas Award by the Christian Development Council of The Nonprofit Alliance (TNPA) at its national conference in Washington, D.C. This prestigious award recognizes individuals in faith-based fundraising whose life and work reflect selflessness, humility, […]
On Saturday, June 14, the Dominican Sisters Association (DSA) held its inaugural assembly – a joyful and hope-filled gathering that marked a significant step forward in our shared journey. Many of our Sisters and Associates were in attendance at this landmark event. The day began with prayer, song, and a meaningful ritual honoring the five […]
On Friday, May 9, 2025, One to One Learning, Inc.-a sponsored ministry of the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill-celebrated 28 years of empowering immigrants at its annual Hands of Hope Gala held at the Nyack Seaport. The 2024-2025 program marked a banner year for One to One, with 350 students enrolled in English classes and the […]
Honoring Foundation Day, Jubilarians, and 150 Years On Sunday, May 4, the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill gathered in Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel to mark a meaningful and joy-filled occasion: the celebration of our Foundation Day, the honoring of our 2024 Jubilarians, and the official opening of our 150th Anniversary year. With hearts full […]
On May 4, 2025, we joyfully celebrated our Foundation Day and honored an extraordinary group of women marking milestones in religious life as Dominican Sisters of Sparkill. This year, we recognized thirty-one Jubilarians celebrating 50, 60, 65, 70, 75, and even 80 years of vowed commitment. Together, their lives represent an astounding 2,140 years of […]
Last week, Representative Michal Lawler of District 17 held a town hall meeting. Prior to that meeting Sisters gathered with many others to support a federal budget that fully supports Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP. During his town hall meeting, he promised to” never vote for legislation that does.” Meanwhile, Congress is considering significant cuts to […]
The Rockland County Haiti Relief Organization (RCHR) held its annual gala on April 5, celebrating “Keeping the Hope of Haiti Alive”. The evening honored several outstanding individuals and partners for their service, including Sister Valorie Lordi, OP. RCHR, founded in 2008 in response to Haiti’s food crisis and natural disasters, is a coalition of Haitian-American […]