The missionary outlook of the Dominicans towards the most vulnerable First issue of the publication on indigenous peoples. A well-designed presentation for this new publication of missionary reflection. Madrid, 4 March 2021. Selvas Amazónicas – Misioneros Dominicos is launching a new magazine format to show and analyse the reality that is lived in the different places where Dominicans are present…
From 2 to 8 July 2023 in the Vicariate of Puerto Maldonado in the Peruvian Amazon took place a fruitful first meeting of the Dominican Family of Latin America and the Caribbean, organised by the General Curia of the Order of Preachers, the Province of St. John the Baptist of Peru, the Vicariate of Puerto Maldonado (VICAPM) and CIDALC.
In a meeting of Dominican Amazonian Missions in Puerto Maldonado, from July 2nd to 8th, 2023, Bishop David Martínez de Aguirre Guinea reflects on the Dominican Order’s commitment to keeping alive the church in the Peruvian Amazon. This gathering offered hope in a region where religious presence is declining, emphasizing the importance of the Amazon’s contribution to the world.
Fr. Rómulo Vásquez Gavidia, OP, discusses the Dominican mission in the Amazon, which began in 1900. Collaboration and challenges persist as the 10-year funding agreement with Hispania ends in 2027, requiring the Order to play a more significant role.
In the Amazon, the Lay Dominicans see a call to preach the Gospel, recognizing the region’s unique challenges. They seek to promote missionary vocations, uniting faith with local culture and ecological awareness.
On October 15, the Dominican community at Santa Sabina in Rome welcomed brothers participating in the Synod on Synodality. The Master of the Order, Brother Gerard Francisco Timoner III, OP, extended a warm welcome, emphasizing the Order’s commitment to accompany the Church in its journey toward deeper communion.
From October 1-6, 2023, the International Dominican Commission for Justice and Peace (IDCJP) met in Nairobi, Kenya, discussing global challenges, justice, and peace. The Master of the Order emphasized communicating ongoing initiatives across regions for encouragement.
The Council is composed as follows:
-Mrs. Margareth Velasquez Coronado, OP – Coordinator
-Mr. Carlos Castro Cantillo, OP – Alternate Coordinator
-Ms. Isabel Demaldé, OP – Secretary
-Mr. Willy Rafael Rivero Rivero, OP –
Training Manager
-Mr. Otto René Sandoval Lara, OP – Treasurer
In the Dominican tradition, Brothers, like St. Martin de Porres, bring healing and hope to the Church, reaching those on society’s fringes. Their ministry is a call to embrace the wounded and abandoned.
Fr. Gerard Francisco Timoner III, OP, emphasized the unique Dominican preaching mission, comparing it to both a shepherd and a fisherman. This mission involves saving souls and fostering communion with God.
