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Springfield, Illinois, April 24, 2026 – Single Catholic women, ages 20 to 45 who are discerning a call to religious life as a Dominican Sister, are invited to the hometown of President Lincoln in June for a national event hosted by the Springfield Dominican Sisters. The collaborative event is co-sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Sinsinawa, and Peace.

Applications are being received now, and up to 15 women will be selected to participate in this event, scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026, through Saturday, June 20, 2026. The group will live at Sacred Heart Convent and experience the rhythms of apostolic religious life, including community life, prayer, active service, and theological reflection. They will have the opportunity to serve at local nonprofit organizations.

“Springfield is the perfect place to give women a taste of the foundations, or pillars, of Dominican life: community life, prayer, study, and preaching or service,” said Sister Denise Glazik, OP, Minister of Vocation Accompaniment for the Springfield Dominican Sisters. “Our senior sisters at the Motherhouse are gracious and welcoming, and the city is home to some stellar nonprofit organizations that will provide a wonderful immersion experience for participants.”

Sister Nancy Jurecki, OP, Coordinator of the Vocation Team for the Adrian Dominican Sisters, said the program is “an opportunity for young women who believe God might be tapping them on the shoulders to meet Dominican Sisters in person and experience, with them, the pillars of Dominican life.” 

The application deadline is Monday, June 1, 2026, and interested women are encouraged to apply as soon as possible here. 

The $50 registration fee should not be a barrier for any applicant. Scholarships are available for those who need them. 

April 13, 2026, Adrian, Michigan – Enter into a reflective two-day experience on our beautiful Earthen home and the promises it holds for all of us May 28-29, 2026, at Weber Retreat and Conference Center.

Springfield Dominican Sister Sharon Zayak, OP, facilitates a contemplative workshop, “Nothing in this World Is Indifferent To Us,” from 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2026, through 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2026, available in person and online through livestream.

Sister Sharon is an author, international speaker, and retreat leader who focuses on God’s creation. 

The cost is $80 for commuters and livestream participants, $130 per person for double occupancy, and $160 for single occupancy. Registration is required. Visit www.webercenter.org and click on “programs,” call 517-266-4000, or email [email protected]. Limited scholarships are available.

Weber Center is on the campus of the Adrian Dominican Sisters Motherhouse, Adrian, Michigan. On East Siena Heights Drive, turn into the driveway between Adrian Rea Literacy Center and the solar panel-covered carport. Follow the signs to Weber Center. For information, call the Weber Center at 517-266-4000.

See the Weber Center flyer (PDF).