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What can you contribute? A first reading of the letter brought to mind the image of Saint Dominic with the first women converted from Catharism. In that first generation of…

The letter seems very inspiring to me. The theme of fishers and shepherds is wonderful, and above all the reflection it offers on the images of the fisher, the shepherd…

As Fishers and Shepherds presents two principal movements: outward, fishing is an act of searching; inward, shepherds are responsible for care. Our brother Jordan of Saxony is known for attracting…

“Like Fishers and Shepherds: The Dominican Journey toward the Church, with the Church, toward Pentecost 2033” does not leave one indifferent. It is nourishing, simple and deeply motivating. Why, Fr.…

As a member of the Lay Fraternities, I am humbled by your request and blessed at the same time. I have been praying for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit…

From the perspective of the Dominican mission in Ukraine, the images of “fishers of men” and “shepherds of the flock,” presented in the Master of the Order’s letter The Dominican…

I thank Brother Gerard for this marvellous Letter to the Order and the invitation to add a word. The letter begins with the transformation of the timid disciples into brave…

From the “interior cell” to social networks: keys for ethical persuasion among digital missionaries 1. Introduction: a crisis more anthropological than technological Contemporary communication is undergoing a profound transformation marked…

The Dominican Lay Inter-Provincial Council Conference reflected on growth, formation, mission and collaboration among Lay Fraternities in Canada and the United States. PORTLAND, OREGON — From April 24-26, 2026, leaders…

The Notre-Dame des Prêcheurs Federation reflected on the future of Dominican contemplative life, collaboration within the Dominican Family and the joy of their vocation. LA SAINTE-BAUME, FRANCE — From May…

USCCB confirms historic national designation; solemn Mass and rededication scheduled for May 5 on the Dominican saint’s feast day NEW YORK — The National Shrine of St. Vincent Ferrer in…

TALLINN, Estonia — Lay Dominicans, inquirers and young adults gathered in Tallinn from March 27–29 for the retreat “Dominican Paths to Holiness: Preaching by Lay Dominicans,” a weekend of prayer,…

International gathering at the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei will bring scholars together in May, with a celebratory concert in Santa Maria della Scala ROME — A major international conference in…

Religious Brothers Day on May 1 invites prayer for the vocation and witness of Dominican cooperator brothers On the feast of St. Joseph the Worker, May 1, the Religious Brothers…

On the feast of Algeria’s martyrs, a new pope heard the invitation to visit Africa … and said yes. Next week Pope Leo XIV lands in Algiers, becoming the first…

ROME — The Master of the Order of Preachers, fr. Gerard Francisco Timoner III, OP, has appointed fr. John Baptist Đoàn Bình Minh, OP, as the new Syndic Ordinis (Syndic…

Easter Sunday Rome, 5 April 2026 Prot. 50/26/160 Letters to the Order  “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you” (John 20:21)  Dear Brothers and…

Dominican friars in the United States and the United Kingdom are reporting a notable rise this Easter in adults entering the Catholic Church. Across various ministries, friars describe growing numbers…