Dominican Sisters of Sparkill

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

Ash Wednesday 2026

February 18, 2026

From the earliest days of Christianity, the Church has commemorated the forty days preceding Our Lord’s public life as a season of transformation for His faithful followers, during which we are encouraged to follow His example of prayer and fasting. During His desert experience, Jesus was presented with temptations that were both physical and psychological, […]

Focus on Human Trafficking

February 6, 2026

Human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons (TIP), is a modern-day form of slavery. It is a crime under...

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

February 3, 2026

Step into wonder and hope at the Dr. J.T. Vincent Lou Lecture as Sr. Barbara Reid, OP invites us to...

What We Care About

A Journey to Freedom

February 23, 2022

Afghan refugees, gathered in San Antonio, have come here with little more than the shirts on their backs. Most have...

Your Prayers Heard and Answered…

February 23, 2022

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

Widening the Pegs of My Tent

February 23, 2022

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

Living Our Mission

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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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