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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, […]
A Holy Rosary Legend, Sister Suzanne Walker Retires On June 12, 2022, 400 people gathered in the Knights of Columbus Hall in Monroe City, Missouri, for a joyous celebration and tribute to Sister Suzanne (Sue) Walker on the occasion of her retirement as principal of Holy Rosary School. A wonderful dinner was provided by families from the […]
Sister Peggy Scarano, OP, member of the St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) Board of Trustees, accompanied a group of STAC students on a service-learning trip to the Oglala Lakota Nation on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota from May 28 to June 3, 2022. The trip was in collaboration with Re-Member, a local nonprofit […]
For all that has been, thanks. For all that will be, yes! These words of Dag Hammarskjöld seem appropriate as we celebrate and express gratitude for Dominican Volunteers USA. For the past 20 years, Dominican Volunteers USA has partnered with congregations of Dominican Sisters and provinces of Dominican Friars, organizing volunteers to respond to the […]
Friday, May 13, 2022, One to One Learning, Inc., a sponsored ministry of the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, celebrated 25 extraordinary years of service to immigrants in Rockland County. One to One Learning provides English classes, taught by volunteers, and other supportive services to immigrants, empowering them to reach their full potential. The 2022 Hands […]
On Sunday, May 8, the Sparkill Dominican Sisters and Associates in St. Louis gathered to commemorate Foundation Day. This celebration, marking the birth of the Congregation, began with a prayer service. During the prayer, Regina Scherer renewed her commitment as an Associate for a period of 5 years. Regina has been a Sparkill Associate since […]
The Dominican Sisters of Sparkill are delighted to share the news of the election of our new Leadership Team on April 21 at our General Chapter. These Sisters will begin their four-year term in July 2022. We give thanks to God for them and their generous gift of service.