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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 […]
Monday, May 18th dawned sunny and clear at Blue Hill Golf Course as the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill hosted their 29th Annual Charity Golf Outing. Eighty golfers gathered for a day of friendly competition, laughter, and fellowship, and they were definitely “in the swing.” It was wonderful to reconnect with longtime friends, supporters, and family […]
On May 3, 2026, we gathered to celebrate Foundation Day and honored 32 Dominican Sisters of Sparkill whose jubilees together represent an extraordinary 2,135 years of faithful vowed commitment and service. This year, we recognized one Sister celebrating 80 years, two celebrating 75 years, eleven celebrating 70 years, thirteen celebrating 65 years, four celebrating 60 […]
The Dominican Sisters and Associates of Sparkill held their Chapter meetings from April 6-12, 2026. The Chapter of Affairs took place first, followed by the Chapter of Elections. For religious institutes, Chapter is a significant and formative moment-setting direction, discerning priorities, and electing leadership for the years ahead until the next gathering. “During the chapter, […]
We are addressing hunger on both micro and systemic levels. We signed letters to our congressional representatives to support funding for SNAP and WIC, while also responding directly to local needs through a food drive at Dominican Convent. Our contributions helped stock the shelves of St. Ann’s and St. Paul’s Food Pantries, Catholic Charities, and One to One, showing how advocacy and hands-on action can work together to nourish our community.
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 […]