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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 […]
Sacred Heart Chapel is welcoming new life to the Dominican Convent campus in Sparkill as the Sisters open their doors and build new connections with the wider community. Since August 30, St. Thekla Malankara Orthodox Church has been worshiping at Sacred Heart Chapel. When the congregation’s previous worship space in West Nyack closed, its members […]
A Joyful Beginning “If you are grateful, you will be faithful, and if you are faithful, you will be grateful.” With hearts filled with gratitude to God and to our generous benefactors, especially Bishop Khalid Rehmat, Bishop of the Diocese of Lahore, we joyfully celebrate the opening of our new mission station and house of […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Let’s carry the lessons and commitment of Plastic Free July forward by finding simple, meaningful ways to reduce our global plastic footprint.
All of Earth’s creatures—including us—are affected by plastic pollution. Every choice to refuse, reduce, reuse, and rethink our use of plastic is a step toward a healthier planet and a more sustainable future.
Wildflower Garden Project The Sparkill Associates are pleased to announce that the Wildflower Garden Project is making significant progress. A designated area of soil beside the chapel has been cleared and planted with a variety of perennial pollinators and wildflowers. There are even small “pollinator watering stations” to help hydrate our little visitors on hot […]
LCWR has prepared a Declaration of Commitment, building upon its longstanding public witness and advocacy and reflecting the themes articulated in its “Response to These Times.” Our Leadership Team has signed the Declaration of Commitment, which will be delivered to members of Congress today, June 25. We invite you to read both the Declaration of […]
On Friday, May 8, Sister Marilyn Dunn was among nine individuals honored at the Hands of Hope Gala hosted by One to One Learning at the Nyack Seaport in Nyack, New York. The event marked One to One Learning’s 29th year of service in Rockland County. The organization empowers immigrants to reach their full potential […]