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
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 […]
Cycling for Peace, 2026
The 6th Annual Cycling for Peace, sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, was held on Saturday, September 19 on the convent and St. Thomas Aquinas College grounds from 9AM-1PM. We were delighted to have our largest crowd ever, over 80 guests enjoyed the morning! The weather was beautiful as cyclists, walkers, and runners followed two […]
A New Chapter for Sacred Heart Chapel
Sacred Heart Chapel is welcoming new life to the Dominican Convent campus in Sparkill as the Sisters open their doors and build new connections with the wider community. Since August 30, St. Thekla Malankara Orthodox Church has been worshiping at Sacred Heart Chapel. When the congregation’s previous worship space in West Nyack closed, its members […]
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.
