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 4-9, 2026, the Notre-Dame des Prêcheurs Federation of Dominican monasteries in France held its Federal Assembly at the Hostellerie of the Dominican friars at La Sainte-Baume, in southern France. The…
The Leonine Commission is a team of researchers responsible for preparing the critical edition of the complete works of St. Thomas Aquinas. Established by Pope Leo XIII in 1879 and entrusted to the Order of Preachers, the Commission’s mission is to provide readers with the full body of the Angelic Doctor’s writings in Latin texts that are as close as…
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 of the Dominican Laity in North America gathered for the Dominican Lay Inter-Provincial Council Conference at Aquinas Hall at Holy Rosary Parish in Portland, Oregon. Held every 18 months, the…
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, formation and fraternity centered on the preaching mission of the laity in the Dominican family. Held at the Bridgettine Convent Guest House in Pirita, the retreat brought together members of…
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 pontiff to set foot in the land of St. Augustine. “Assalamu alaikum,” he will tell a Muslim nation: “Peace be with you.” And Algeria just might answer back. During the…
Dear sisters, dear brothers, The full-scale invasion of Russia into Ukraine has continued for over four years. Every new anniversary of its beginning has been filled with the hope that it might be the last year of war. Unfortunately, the long-awaited peace still seems distant. Father Misha showed me a picture taken in Fastiv during the Mass celebrated at the…
Dominican Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe speaks to Vatican News about his ongoing visit to Ukraine, and the importance of prayer and Christian hope in times of conflict. By Fr. Mariusz Krawiec, SSP Dominican Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe is visiting war-torn Ukraine in order to express his support and solidarity to the local Church, and the communities of the Order of Preachers. He…
JERUSALEM — As the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran early Saturday, the Dominican friars of the École Biblique et Archéologique Française in Jerusalem received a government alert during morning prayer directing them to take shelter. “So to make it short, to make short a long story, this morning we received an alert just getting out of the…
During the holy season of Lent, the Order of Preachers offers a rich array of online preaching and prayer opportunities to accompany the faithful on the journey toward Easter. Across continents and languages, Dominican friars, sisters, and lay collaborators are sharing reflections, meditations, and digital retreats that invite deeper conversion, renewed faith, and a genuine encounter with Christ. Below are…
Registration is now open for the Extraordinary Music Workshop (EMW) 2026, the largest liturgical music conference in Europe, organized by the Dominican Liturgical Center of Kraków. The workshop will take place 6–12 July 2026 at the medieval Priory of Holy Trinity in the heart of Kraków’s Old Town, bringing together members of the Dominican Family and lovers of sacred music…
