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

Feast of the Holy Rosary, 2024

October 7, 2024

Happy Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary to all of our Sisters and Associates who, as members of our Dominican Congregation, have served God for the past 148 years under her holy protection. Since it is such a joyful day for us, I thought it appropriate to contemplate the meaning of the Joyful Mysteries […]

Dominican Sisters of Sparkill Join Faith-based Networks to Stop US Arms to Haiti

October 8, 2024

After the devastation wrought by the massive earthquake on January 12, 2010, the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill have been connected...

Pajama and Book Drive

October 7, 2024

Our Associates have launched their eighth annual Pajama & Book Drive, a project to collect pajamas and books for children...

Rosary for Peace, September 2024

September 17, 2024

The Dominican Sisters extend a warm invitation to all community members, whether you're a regular participant or joining us for...

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

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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