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Pope Benedict XVI Speaks on Saint Dominic

In his February 3, 2010 general audience, held in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the life and work of St. Dominic de Guzman, the founder of the Order of Preachers, or Dominican Order. The text of his talk follows below.

Last week I presented the luminous figure of Francis of Assisi; today I would like to speak to you of another saint who, in the same period, made an essential contribution to the renewal of the Church of his time. It is St. Dominic, the founder of the Order of Preachers, known also as the Dominican Friars.

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Dominicans Celebrate 500 Years in the Americas

Fr. Brian Pierce, O. P., a friar of our Province, wrote a very timely reflection as mark the 500th anniversary of the first Dominicans in the Americas.  His essay Seeing, Touching and Speaking the Truth: First Dominicans in the Americas, provides a wonderful resource on the impact of that first group of Spanish Dominican friars upon their arrival on the island of La Española – today Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Click here to download a PDF copy of his essay.

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Pope Benedict on the Mendicant Orders

Shown below is a translation of the January 13, 2010 address Benedict XVI delivered during the general audience in Paul VI Hall. His topic of the mendicant religiousorders speaks directly to our Dominican charism and life.

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

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The Gospel in Action Project

The Gospel in Action is an exciting and innovative multimedia project of the Order of Preachers (the Dominicans). It's purpose is to highlight stories of Dominicans throughout the world living out their Dominican vocation of preaching and living the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Dominican friars and sisters are encouraged to create and submit short films highlighting their work with the poor and marginalized.

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Dominican Friar Appointed Bishop

Bishop Anthony C. Fisher was appointed on Friday by Pope Benedict XVI as bishop of Parramatta, Australia. Bishop Fisher, 49, who currently serves as auxiliary bishop of Sydney, was Coordinator of the 2008 World Youth Day and is credited for his extensive work in helping organize it.  “It is a very great privilege to be entrusted with this role of leadership and service in the vibrant young diocese of Parramatta,” Bishop Fisher said on Friday.

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Three Brothers Ordained Deacons

On Saturday, December 12, 2009, our brothers Dominic Colangelo, O.P., Eduardo Logiste O.P, and Jorge Rativa, O.P. were ordained to the Order of Deacons. The Ordination Mass began at 10:00 am ...

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Student Brothers Explore Islam

In the summer of 2009 two of our student brothers joined 16 other Dominican friars from around the world as guests of the Institute Dominican d'études Orientales (IDEO). The goal of this program was to learn ...

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CARA Study on Vocations

A landmark study on US Catholic vocations reveals hopeful news for the Church.  The study surveyed 4,000 members of U.S. religious communities in initial formation or final vows since 1993. The demographic composition and preferred lifestyle of religious communities in the U.S. are undergoing dramatic changes according to a first-of-its-kind survey of newer members.

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Holy Father Speaks to Youth

Dear Young Friends, At the conclusion of this celebration I turn to you directly and I greet you warmly. You have come here in great numbers from all over the country and from neighbouring countries. Being with you makes the Pope feel young! I extend a particular word of thanks to your representative for his words and for the wonderful gift. Dear friends, it is not hard to see that in every young person ...

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Great Video for Lapsed Catholics - Check This Out!

You definitely need to see this amazing television commercial, created by Catholics Come Home aimed at Catholics who have fallen away from the Church. Very well done and inspiring. I've sent the link to a few of my close friends who have "issues" with the Church.

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Feast of St. Martin de Porres

A message from our Prior Provincial on the Feast of our Province patron - Saint Martin de Porres:
Dear Brothers, As we celebrate our Patronal Feast Day, and recall how our brother St. Martin de Porres lived his life filled with the Holy Spirit, in union with the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ, let us reflect a moment on his death.

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Interesting and Important

Watch the 2009 Vestition Ceremony

On the morning of August 22, 2009 the Chapel at Saint Albert the Great Priory and Novitiate in Irving, Texas was filled with friars, members of the Dominican Family, friends and family members. They gathered to pray the Office of Lauds (Morning Prayer) and attend the reception and vestition of our four candidates into the Novitiate. 

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Spring 2010 Vocation Weekend

When you first come to realize God may be calling you to serve Him as a priest or brother, it sometimes feels as though you're the only person in the world with a vocation. The Dominican Experience Weekend (DEW) provides an opportunity for you to join with other men discerning a vocation and explore religious and Dominican life on a deeper level. Our Spring 2009 Vocation Weekend is scheduled for February 26 - 28, 2010.

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