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Associate Lynne Tustanowsky

Dominican Sisters Welcome Associate, Lynne Tustanowsky

August 10, 2022

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.

David L. Coppola

Introducing David L. Coppola

August 2, 2022

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, […]

Sister Suzann Walker at Retirement Event

The Miracle on Locust Street

June 24, 2022

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 […]

students posing in front of sign

Dominican Sister Joins STAC Trip to Oglala Lakota Nation

June 14, 2022

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 […]

Dominican Volunteers USA Comes to Completion

May 26, 2022

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 […]

one to one learning anniversary celebration

One to One Learning 25th Anniversary Gala

May 19, 2022

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 […]

Regina Scherer recommitment

Regina Scherer Renews Commitment as a Sparkill Dominican Associate

May 9, 2022

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 […]

Leadership team

Dominican Sisters of Sparkill Elect New Leadership Team

April 22, 2022

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.

Prayers for Peace

St. John Chrysostom School Children Pray for Peace in Ukraine

April 4, 2022

The students, faculty, and staff at St. John Chrysostom School (Bronx) had a “dress down” day to raise money to aid the people of Ukraine. Here we see the children in a school assembly singing “Let There Be Peace on Earth. In the school Chapel dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary, the kindergarteners sing […]

Dr. Eileen M Cunningham, OP and Dr. Margaret A Palliser, OP

STAC Alumni Hall of Fame inducts 2 Sparkill Dominicans and announces a new scholarship

April 4, 2022

On April 1, 2022, St. Thomas Aquinas College honored distinguished members of their Alumni at their 25th Annual Alumni Hall of Fame Celebration. Among those inducted into the STAC Alumni Hall of Fame that night were two Dominican Sisters of Sparkill. Dr. Eileen M. Cunningham, OP, Class of 1966   Over the course of her illustrious […]

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