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 November 12-13, 2023, the Irish Province brothers at San Clemente in Rome, in collaboration with the Vatican Library, honored the centenary of Dominican Brother Leonard Eugene Boyle’s birth. A Mass, led by the Provincial of Ireland, John Harris, OP, commemorated Boyle’s impactful life in academia and pastoral care. The following day, a colloquium at San Clemente and the Vatican Library delved into Boyle’s life and contributions.
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.
Major superiors of the Dominican Family in the Asia-Pacific region came together anew for the leadership conference held in South Korea on 23-27 October 2023, with the theme “The Dominican Family in Asia-Pacific: Strengthening Communion, Collaboration, and Mission in the Spirit of Synodality”.
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.
The Master of the Order, Br. Gerard Francisco Timoner III, OP, appointed Br. Raúl Gómez Sánchez, OP as the new Secretary General of the Order on November 8, 2023. Br. Raúl is a son of the Province of San Luis Beltrán of Colombia and succeeds Br. Jean-Ariel Bauzá Salinas, OP.
Philip, known for his kindness and intellectual excellence, left us wondering about the “more.” He lived in the known and the unknown, reflecting the Dominican spirit of curiosity and kindness.
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.
On October 15, the Dominican youth community of La Valeta in Malta organized their annual Marian pilgrimage. Started in 1883, it’s a sacred journey, with participants praying the Rosary.
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.
