Sacred Stories
Sacred Stories
Podcast Description
Sacred Stories: Celebrating 150 Years of Faith and Service is a special audio series honoring the legacy of the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill. Through conversations with our Sisters, Associates, friends, ministry partners, and alumni, we capture personal stories, wisdom, and experiences to preserve and share with future generations. Blending authentic voices with treasured photographs, these recordings celebrate the spirit, service, and history that have shaped our community for 150 years — and continue to inspire today. Join us as we listen, learn, and honor the journey together.
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The series focuses on themes of faith, service, history, and community, with episodes highlighting impactful personal stories, such as Sister Joan Correia's experiences in Maryland and Pakistan, showcasing how the Sisters' work has influenced lives and fostered connections across cultures.
Sacred Stories: Celebrating 150 Years of Faith and Service is a special audio series honoring the legacy of the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill. Through conversations with our Sisters, Associates, friends, ministry partners, and alumni, we capture personal stories, wisdom, and experiences to preserve and share with future generations. Blending authentic voices with treasured photographs, these recordings celebrate the spirit, service, and history that have shaped our community for 150 years — and continue to inspire today. Join us as we listen, learn, and honor the journey together.
In this episode, we invite you to listen as Sister Jeanne Margaret Stoltz shares some of her most cherished memories from her time at St. Dominic’s High School in O’Fallon, Missouri.
A devoted Dominican Sister of Sparkill since 1945, Sister Jeanne reflects on the meaningful ministries that shaped her life beyond the classroom. Sister Jeanne served the school community for over 40 years as a librarian and English teacher. Though she held degrees in Elementary Education and Library Science, it was her deep compassion and genuine love for people—especially her students—that truly set her apart.
To Sister Jeanne, the school was more than just a workplace—it was a family. Students fondly remember her as someone who cared deeply for all 600 of them, always putting their needs ahead of her own. Whether helping with homework, listening to their joys and struggles, or offering support, Sister Jeanne made each student feel seen, valued, and loved.
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