SpringfieldOP.org is the official website of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois. 
We hold the Gospel of Jesus Christ at the heart of our ministry through our commitment the traditional pillars of the Order of Preachers: prayer, common life, study, and preaching. Two distinctive aspects of our life are our commitment to living in community and to the Dominican tradition of chanting the Liturgy of the Hours. We serve the people of God in the United States and in Peru, with formation programs in both countries. We also have lively relationships with other Dominicans in the U.S. and around the world, including Zambia, Nigeria, Slovakia, and Iraq.
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Sisters Install Leadership Team |
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 The Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois have elected leadership for the 2009-2013 term. Sr. Rose Marie Riley has been reelected prioress general of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois. Four other Sisters were elected to serve as councilors: Barbara Blesse, vicaress general (first councilor); Rebecca Ann Gemma, second councilor; Kathleen Cour, third councilor; Kathlyn Mulcachy, fourth councilor.
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Free Health Care Clinics Overwhelmed |
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 Sr M. Trinita is featured in an ABC News Story. She has been providing free health care for the homeless and poor for more than 10 years. Click Here to watch the story on ABC News.
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Dominican Sister Vows to Remain in Iraq |
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 WASHINGTON -- Despite growing numbers of Iraqi Christians fleeing their country to escape the violence and persecution, an Iraqi Dominican nun says she will remain in her country.
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Sisters Adopt New Policies to Live Sustainably |
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The Springfield Dominican Sisters were featured recently in the National Catholic Rural Life Conference publication for their efforts to live sustainably. Read More by clicking here. |
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