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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 […]
On September 13, 2022, Suffolk Community College will present Sister Mary Ann Borrello with the award of Professor Emerita at their Professional Development Day. This honor recognizes her 49 years of dedicated service to students both inside and outside the classroom. The following testimony from Mary Feder, Director of Publications and College Relations at Suffolk […]
On Sunday, August 7, the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill joyfully accepted Lynne Tustanowsky’s commitment as an Associate. This commitment occurred during the St. Louis Sisters and Associates Feast of St. Dominic celebration. In the Dominican tradition, a vesper prayer service kicked off the gathering. Sisters Jeannine DeClue, Martha Jaegers, Ann Marie Santen, and Elizabeth Slenker, preached by sharing their experiences from the Lands of Dominic Tour.
The Dominican Sisters of Sparkill announce a new Director of Communications and Mission Advancement, David L. Coppola. David brings with him more than 25 years of experience in senior administration in Catholic academic settings where his leadership responsibilities have included strategic planning, marketing and communications, institutional advancement, fundraising, and mission promotion. “For nearly 150 years, […]