The Dominican Sisters

Specialties

The Dominican Sisters of Sabattus, Maine live the charism of prayer, community, study, and ministry. These sisters are members of an international community called to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and in action. Contemplation is at the center of their lives, so that they may share with others the fruit of their contemplation.

The Sisters’ most visible ministry in Sabattus is their sponsorship of Loaves and Fishes, which includes a food pantry, a clothes closet, and a no-​interest loan program for people in need.

History

Established in 1927.

The Dominican Sisters arrived in Sabattus and purchased the Sawyer farm for their dwelling in 1927, and have served Our Lady of the Rosary parishioners since those horse and buggy days of 1929. Sisters still remember the early farming days with the cows, the chickens, the drawing of water from the well, spending their vacations picking string beans and strawberries. They still have fond memories of many older parishioners, and retell exciting stories. A particular one, of course, is that of the benefactor bringing the teaching sister to school in a sleigh!

We remember the sisters who have passed away over the last 74 years. For a list of our deceased sisters, please visit this page. We also remember the sisters who have worked with us and moved on to new locations. These sisters worked at the parish as religious education coordinators, school principals, teachers, aides, and community and ministry supporters.

Meet the Manager

Sr. Lucille F.

Manager

We are presently 10 (ten) sisters in the Sabattus community. We serve either visibly or discreetly, as God calls us to. We are Sr. Pauline Bonenfant, Sr. Mary Marcotte, Sr. Marguerite Gregoire, Sr. Renée Turcotte, Sr. Rita Pelletier, Sr. Therese Demers, Sr. Christine Plouffe, Sr. Dolores Cyr, Sr. Claire Descoteaux, and myself, Sr. Lucille Fournier.