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…
The Gharo Mission is but one example of Lay Dominican-led ministerial initiatives making a concrete difference for otherwise marginalized communities, and an example of what becomes possible when Lay Fraternities, DYM groups, friars and other branches of the Dominican Family collaborate on pastoral projects.
The Dominican Laity of the Province of England, Scotland, and Wales held their 2025 Assembly on Saturday, 20 September, at the Frassati Centre in Leicester. The gathering brought together Lay Dominicans from across the Province, along with enquirers interested in Dominican life. The theme of the day was Mission, with a particular focus on the Relatio of the Master of…
On 28 April, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Nobel Foundation has appointed a new Chair. Astrid Söderbergh Widding, Lay Dominican and President of Stockholm University, is assuming the position.
