The Master of the Order of Preachers, Brother Gerard Francisco Timoner III, O.P., has written the following letter in memory of our brother, Cardinal Dominik Duka, O.P., Archbishop Emeritus of Prague. IN MEMORIAM CARDINALIS DOMINIK DUKA Dear Brothers, On Tuesday, November 4, at three o’clock in the morning, our brother, Cardinal Dominik Duka, O.P., Archbishop Emeritus of Prague, passed away…
Traditionally, the ministries of Brothers of the Dominican Order were largely those of providing services for the community. Rarely did they engage in ministries beyond the confines the priories. Often times these ministries were hidden and unnoticed. All friars of the Dominican Order assume responsibility for preaching and the salvation of souls. Dominican Brothers exercise the privilege, right and responsibility…
KINGSTOWN, JAMAICA — The Dominican friars serving in Kingston, Jamaica, have reported that they are safe following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, which struck the island this week and caused significant devastation in several regions. According to Reuters, at least 49 people died in the storm, across the Caribbean. In a message shared with the brethren in the English Province,…
Dublin, 19 October 2025 For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowlinessbehold, from now on will all ages call me blessed.The Almighty has done great things for me,and holy is his name.(Luke 1:48-49) To all Provincials and Vice Provincials,To All Members of the Dominican Family Dear Brothers and Sisters, With gratitude to God, the Giver of all good things, the…
The Vice-Province of St. Pius V, Democratic Republic of Congo, has reelected Brother Augustin Wiliwoli Sibiloni, OP On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the brothers of the Vice-Province of St. Pius V, gathered in chapter, re-elected Brother Augustin Wiliwoli Sibiloni, OP, as Vice-Provincial for a second term. The Master of the Order confirmed his re-election on the same day. One day…
The Master of the Order on the Trail of the Dominican Martyrs in Ireland “Today we gather on holy ground,” said Br. Gerard Francisco Timoner III, OP, Master of the Order. “Not because of marble or gold, not because of a great cathedral, but because faith was lived here with courage. This rock, hidden in a Kerry wood, once served…
ROME — In a global celebration of missionary life, Pope Leo XIV canonized seven new saints on Oct. 19, during a solemn Mass in St. Peter’s Square. Among the new saints is Bartolo Longo, the lay Dominican and founder of the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary in Pompeii. Longo’s journey from involvement in the occult to becoming one…
Pray in thanksgiving for the canonization of St. Bartolo Longo ROME — With joy and gratitude, the Dominican Family celebrates the canonization of St. Bartolo Longo, lay Dominican and founder of the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary in Pompeii. Once lost in darkness and despair, Bartolo encountered the saving mercy of Christ through the intercession of the Blessed…
LIMA, PERU — From September 24 to 28, 2025, the Council of Lay Dominican Fraternities of Latin America and the Caribbean (COFALC) held its General Elective Assembly at St. Albert the Great Convent in Lima, Peru, under the theme: “Dominican Laity: Identity, Mission, and Communion in the Family of Saint Dominic.” Br. Rómulo Vásquez Gavidia, OP, Prior Provincial of the…
BELLMORE, NEW YORK — This past summer, in the Dominican House Chapel of St. Barnabas in Bellmore, nine diocesan priests began their novitiate formation as members of the Priestly Fraternities of St. Dominic according to The Rule for the Priestly Fraternities of St. Dominic. Br. John Langlois, OP, Provincial Promoter of the Priestly Fraternities of St. Dominic for the Province…
