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The Dominican Sisters were named the 2020 San Rafael Citizen of the Year by Mayor Gary Phillips
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Two sisters walk and talk on their way to our Gathering Space where we regularly host educational and spiritual events. Our events calendar has the latest offerings; you are invited to join us in study and prayer. Learn More.
We are one Earth community with a common destiny

The Declaration of the International Commission of Dominicans for Justice and Peace expresses solidarity with the youth and others working to challenge leaders, support for action and policies needed, and a call to the Dominican Family to commit to an ecological conversion as noted in Laudato Sí. Learn More.
Santa Sabina Retreat Center

Santa Sabina is a retreat and conference center, extending our commitment to the contemplative life. Learn More.
We have a rich history.

Visit us for a tour of our history room. Learn More.

To be a Dominican Sister of San Rafael is to be a member of a vital community of Catholic women who faithfully preach the Gospel with their lives, through prayer, study, and ministry.

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We believe in the future of our Church and of a wider religious life. We serve to ignite positive change in the world. We invite you to join us in the pursuit of truth, love, mercy and justice.

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The Pillars of Dominican Life

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The 165th Anniversary of Dominican Sisters of San Rafael

God's invitation to Dominican life and mission follows diverse paths. On the occasion of the 165th Anniversary of the congregation, eight sisters share their unique stories of call and response as a Dominican Sister of San Rafael.

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6/5/2020

Wakening to Oneness – Life Abounds

Life abounds in all variety of resources and resourcefulness.

CANCELLED: 2020 Jubilee

Our 2020 Jubilee honoring our two 60 Year Jubilarians, Sisters Gervaise Valpey and Judy Lu McDonnell, has been postponed to summer 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Dominican Sisters were named the 2020 San Rafael Citizen of the Year by Mayor Gary Phillips