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On Sunday, February 4, 2024, St. Francis Assisi Church in West Nyack, New York, hosted a mass and brunch for the religious Sisters and Brothers in Rockland County to celebrate Vita Consecrata. Many of the Sisters present took part in the liturgical celebration and with support from the pastor, Fr. Bob McKeon, Sister Pat Hogan, […]
We are aware that our History has been negatively shaped by the sin of racism. As a congregation “We remain committed to the pursuit of truth in order to face and address…racism.” (2022 Chapter Direction Statement). Therefore, to honor Black History Month we choose to address racism. We invite you to join us as […]
On January 11, 2024, Chief Dwaine Perry of the Ramapough Munsee Lunaape Nation, and Barbara Williams, Associate of the Sisters of Our Lady of Christian Doctrine and also a member of the Lunaape Nation, came to Dominican Convent in Sparkill. It was a wonderful visit and some of the Sisters who had ministered in Montana […]
Dry river landscape in extreme drought in the Amazon Rainforest, the largest tropical forest. Each year, in December, Dominicans world-wide focus on a country or region where Dominican Sisters, Brothers and Laity are in mission. Because this year the focus is on peace in Amazonia and Dominicans are in six of the nine countries in […]
Loving Greetings and Congratulations to you from Pakistan! It is a great joy to announce that we have another young Sister, Rushana Younas, who declared her first profession of religious vows on the 13th of January 2024 in Multan. Her solemn mass was celebrated by his excellency, Bishop Yousaf Sohan. The ceremony was inspirational and blessed and […]
On Saturday, December 23, nine students from Albertus Magnus High School and two members of the AMHS Class of 2023 hosted a Christmas party for children at Marydell Faith & Life Center in Nyack. The children, who are recent immigrants to the United States, attend weekly religious education classes taught by Sr. Margaret Mary O’Doherty […]
Associates and Sisters in St. Louis are helping to make the holidays merry and bright for 150 seniors who reside at Catholic Charities St. Joseph Apartments. For Thanksgiving, the Associates assembled treat bags brimming with candy along with cards to distribute to the residents. Each envelope was decorated by hand by an Associate, and signed, […]
2023 Sparks of Light Honorees (Jim Salerno, Dr. Mary Leahy, and Bob Laughlin) with Sister Irene Ellis Prioress. The Dominican Sisters of Sparkill hosted their 8th “Sparks of Light” gala on November 9 at the Rockleigh Country Club. The evening was a wonderful occasion to meet new people and rekindle long-time friendships with those who […]
Are you wondering about the Synod that is taking place in Rome this month? If so, you are not alone. Check out what the Sisters have learned… As it approaches its midway mark, the Synod on Synodality in Rome has the world’s attention. But if you are wondering what it’s all about, you’re not alone. […]
Congratulations to our Associates who are renewing their commitment to journey with the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill. We are grateful for the many ways they live the mission of proclaiming the Reign of God through ministry of justice and reverence for all creation. On Saturday Oct. 7 the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill celebrated the feast […]