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
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross: From Suffering to Hope
Today the Church presents us with a conundrum or a paradox of sorts-connecting the word exaltation with a symbol of intense suffering: the cross. We human beings think of triumph, victory, or jumping up for joy when we use the term exaltation, hardly a description of an instrument of torture. However, we must distinguish the […]
News & Events
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 […]
New House of Formation Opens in Lahore
A Joyful Beginning “If you are grateful, you will be faithful, and if you are faithful, you will be grateful.” With hearts filled with gratitude to God and to our generous benefactors, especially Bishop Khalid Rehmat, Bishop of the Diocese of Lahore, we joyfully celebrate the opening of our new mission station and house of […]
Rosary for Peace, September 2026
Click Here to Join on Zoom (opens in new tab)Click Here to Join on YouTube(opens in new tab) The Dominican Sisters warmly invite you to our monthly Rosary for Peace on Monday, September 21, 2026. This virtual gathering will be held on Zoom and YouTube, beginning with a brief introduction, followed by the Rosary. We […]
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.
