Tag: Formation

Nuns of the Order of Preachers: Free for God Alone 

About a month before I entered the monastery, one day I was coming out of Mass, a middle-aged man at my parish asked me, “What do the sisters do?”  I…

Asia-Pacific Formators Retrace the Footsteps of St. Dominic

Formators from across the Asia-Pacific region journeyed through Spain, France and Italy, renewing their ministry through prayer, fraternity and encounters with the places that shaped the life and mission of…

Young Dominican Friars from Five Nations Gather in Bogotá

The 2026 gathering brought together friars from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela for a week of prayer, study and fraternity in Bogotá. For one week, the Convent of Santo…

As Fishers and Shepherds: A Dominican Novice Reflects

Sister Ozana Klepić, a novice of the Dominican Sisters of the Congregation of the Holy Guardian Angels in Croatia, is preparing for her first religious profession through prayer and the…

Friars of the Province of St. Louis Bertrand Gather in Assembly Ahead of Provincial Chapter

VILLA DE LEYVA, Colombia — The friars of the Province of St. Louis Bertrand of Colombia gathered in assembly on 17 June in Villa de Leyva, in preparation for the…

In Caleruega, Novices Discover the International Face of the Order

We came from everywhere: 56 of us, from Spain, Toulouse, France, the Provinces of Italy, Germany, England, Poland, Portugal, Ireland, and the Rosary Province. Novices of Europe, yes, but so…

Dominican formators from eight countries participate in Asia-Pacific conference

The 11th Asia-Pacific Formator’s Course, “Authentic Dominican Formation: Forming Preachers for Today,” was held in Caleruega, Philippines, from January 3–26, 2026. In this formator’s course, 15 formators—six Apostolic Sisters and…