Solemnity of Pentecost, Translation of St. Dominic Rome, 24 May 2026 Prot. 50/26/175 Letters to the Order As Fishers and Shepherds: The Dominican Journey with the Church toward Pentecost 2033 Pentecost marks the inaugural preaching of the apostles: when the Holy Spirit descended upon them, their faltering fear turned into faith-emboldened proclamation, announcing the Gospel in many languages to the ends of the…
From Havana, with Hope: Dominican nuns reflect on their first year in Cuba Dear brothers and sisters in Saint Dominic, Warm greetings to each of you from Cuba, where we keep you very present in our prayers. On May 17, one year had passed since we arrived at the Monastery of Saint Catherine of Siena in Havana, and thanks to…
A moment for sport, an opportunity for our common humanity Beyond the goals, victories and national pride, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will make history. For the first time, the tournament will be held on Canadian soil, and for the first time, three nations — Canada, Mexico and the United States — will come together to host the world’s largest…
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 following homily was preached during a liturgy by the Master of the Order which took place during the Inter-European Meeting of the Order of Preachers (IEOP). The meeting is held annually the week after Easter and was hosted this year in Vilnius, Lithuania. One of humanity’s great afflictions is forgetfulness. Because we forget the lessons we have learned, we…
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 by the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI). Yet the central problem is not technical, but anthropological. The growing reduction of the human person to data, metrics and patterns of behavior…
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…
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…
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 New York City has received formal confirmation of its right to continue using the title of “National Shrine” and will be solemnly rededicated on May 5, the feast of St.…
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…
