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
All Saints Day, 2026
I invite you to spend a few moments in silence now as we try to absorb these simple but powerful Beatitudes, perhaps imagining that we are sitting on the hillside near Galilee, along with all the people who gathered there, looking for Jesus. (pause) By the time that Jesus preached his beautiful Sermon on the […]
News & Events
Kindness in Action: A Cup of Tea for a Good Cause
On November 9, 2026, St. Francis of Assisi Parish in West Nyack held a Ladies Tea fundraiser benefiting the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill’s One to One Learning ministry. More than $9,720 was raised, much to the delight of Sister Cecilia LaPietra, Director of One to One Learning. During an afternoon of friendship, hospitality, and generosity, […]
Advent Vespers
Advent Vespers: Come, Pray with Us! Prepare for Christmas with an evening of prayer and reflection. Join the Dominican Sisters and Associates for Advent Vespers as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. During this season of hope and expectation, we invite you to step away from the busyness of the season and […]
Rosary for Peace, October 2026
Click Here to Join on Zoom Click Here to Join on YouTube The Dominican Sisters of Sparkill warmly invite you to our monthly Rosary for Peace on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. This virtual gathering will be held on Zoom and YouTube, beginning with a brief introduction, followed by the Rosary. We […]
Pajama and Book Drive
Our Associates have launched their tenth annual Pajama & Book Drive, a project to collect pajamas and books for children who go to bed each night having to wear the clothing they wore all day because either they are living in shelters or their families lack the resources to provide them with sleepwear. In collaboration […]
What We Care About
Living Our Mission
See how we make a difference.
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.
