Join us as we celebrate 150 Years of Service!

The Dominican Sisters of Sparkill live their mission as joyful women of prayer and compassion who proclaim the Reign of God through ministry for justice and reverence for all creation.

Reflections – Contemplatio

Guided by the Star

“Nations shall walk by your light, and kings in your shining radiance.” Today’s Feast of the Epiphany is the feast of the manifestation, as we know, of Jesus-of God, the Christ child-to all the nations, all the nations walking in the light. And in the Gospel that we read, that Father read this morning, the […]

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News & Events

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Light Shining in Darkness: Dominican Life in a Context of Cosmic Consciousness

Step into wonder and hope at the Dr. J.T. Vincent Lou Lecture as Sr. Barbara Reid, OP invites us to...
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Camaroon – Dominican Month for Peace

For the past eight years, the Order has dedicated the Month of Peace to a country affected by violent conflict...
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Monthly Rosary for Peace

The Dominican Sisters warmly invite everyone-whether you join us regularly or for the first time-to our monthly Rosary for Peace on Thursday,  November...
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5th Annual Cycling for Peace Celebrates 150 Years of Service

The 5th Annual Cycling for Peace, sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, was held on Saturday, September 27, on...

What We Care About

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A Journey to Freedom

Afghan refugees, gathered in San Antonio, have come here with little more than the shirts on their backs. Most have...
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Your Prayers Heard and Answered…

The call came in a letter from LCWR (The Leadership Conference of Women Religious) looking for more volunteers to help...
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Widening the Pegs of My Tent

My experience of volunteering with Catholic Charities of San Antonio was truly one of "widening the pegs of my tent."...

Living Our Mission

See how we make a difference.

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We are part of a worldwide Dominican Family established by Saint Dominic in the 13th Century.

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We recognize the connection between the cry of the poor and the cry of the planet. We work to make a difference by promoting gospel justice, defending human rights, and protecting and caring for the planet.

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Sparkill Sisters in St. Louis

There but for the grace of God…

Social Justice Ministry has been active in my home Archdiocese of St. Louis for my entire life. As I look...
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