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The Associates of the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill were happy to host the 5th Annual Pajama and Book Drive. Started in 2001 by Genevieve Piturro, the drive collects pajamas and book sets for young boys and girls. While reading to and working with the children who were waiting for placement in foster care, she was […]
Sister Susan Dunn with (L-R): Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Linda LoRe, President Ken Daly, Associate Dean for Student Development Norman Huling, WCBS Anchor Cindy Hsu, Vice President of Institutional Advancement Thomas Flood On Thursday, November 3, 2022, St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) celebrated its 70th Anniversary at The Rockleigh, in Rockleigh, NJ, at the […]
During the month of November, the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill introduced a new Dominican song of final commendation for their funeral celebrations. Written by Sister Margaret Palliser, OP, “Under Mary’s Mantle” takes its inspiration from one of the stories recorded by Blessed Cecilia Cesarini (1203-1290), one of the first Dominican nuns in Rome who was […]
Sister Margo Saich and Associate Adele Tesseyman place ribbons of remembrance at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church vigil. November 3 is the feast day of our Dominican brother, St. Martin de Porres of Peru. Martin is the patron saint of social justice, which has long been a commitment of our Congregation. Recently, a group of our […]
On October 27, 2022, Albertus Magnus High School in Bardonia, New York, a Catholic, co-educational community of more than 500 students, celebrated a school-wide liturgy commemorating the school’s 65th anniversary. The Sisters of the Dominican Congregation of Our Lady of the Rosary in Sparkill, New York, founded the school in 1957 and have founded […]
Bob Laughlin and Patty Benner, helping the cause. On Saturday, October 15, 2022, the Friends of the Dominican Sisters, held a golf tournament and BBQ Buffet at the Paradise Valley Golf Club in St. Louis, Missouri. Nearly 150 golfers participated in this event to benefit the retirement needs of the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill. Throughout […]
Sr. Mary Ann Buhr, Carla Henry (recipient of first house, neighbor, and Women’s Circle member), Gary Karasek (architect who did all drawings for new building), Edra Cherry (Women’s Circle member), Sharon Wilbourn (Women’s Circle member), Sr. Carol Lehmkuhl. We have good news to share! On October 6, 2022, the East Side Heart and Home Family […]
On Sunday, September 25, 2022, the Sparkill Associates celebrated their 42nd Anniversary with the commitment renewals of 12 Associates and the recognition of Associates Josephine Capone, Carol Davide, and Ellen O’Sullivan for their 40 years of dedication to the life and mission of the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill. The celebration was held in Our Lady […]
On September 23, 2022, United Hospice of Rockland honored Sister Ursula Joyce, OP, with the 2022 Dr. Joe and Marsha Rand Leadership Award at their “Let’s Dance Gala.” Held at the Pearl River Hilton, the annual gala raises awareness and much needed funds for United Hospice. Sister Ursula is a founding member and has served […]
2nd Annual Cycling for Peace September 17, 2022, was a beautiful day at Rockland Lake State Park for a fun day of biking, walking, goodie bags, and refreshments! The Second Annual “Cycling for Peace” event was a great success! Together with students, good friends, and sponsors, funds were raised to support the local, national, and […]