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
Living with the Heart of Christ
Jesus Forgives Peter On this feast day of the Sacred Heart, I invite you to listen to the advice of the great St. Ignatius Loyola, who encouraged his followers to frequently use their imaginations during prayer and to place themselves in the time of Jesus, using their sight, hearing, and all their physical senses. Today, […]
News & Events
Honoring a Legacy of Service: Sister Marilyn Dunn Receives 2026 Founders Award
On Friday, May 8, Sister Marilyn Dunn was among nine individuals honored at the Hands of Hope Gala hosted by One to One Learning at the Nyack Seaport in Nyack, New York. The event marked One to One Learning’s 29th year of service in Rockland County. The organization empowers immigrants to reach their full potential […]
Golf Tournament 2026
Monday, May 18th dawned sunny and clear at Blue Hill Golf Course as the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill hosted their 29th Annual Charity Golf Outing. Eighty golfers gathered for a day of friendly competition, laughter, and fellowship, and they were definitely “in the swing.” It was wonderful to reconnect with longtime friends, supporters, and family […]
2026 Jubilarians
On May 3, 2026, we gathered to celebrate Foundation Day and honored 32 Dominican Sisters of Sparkill whose jubilees together represent an extraordinary 2,135 years of faithful vowed commitment and service. This year, we recognized one Sister celebrating 80 years, two celebrating 75 years, eleven celebrating 70 years, thirteen celebrating 65 years, four celebrating 60 […]
What We Care About
Living Our Mission
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We are part of a worldwide Dominican Family established by Saint Dominic in the 13th Century.
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.