We, members of the International Dominican Commission for Justice and Peace (IDCJP), grounded in the belief that every human person is created by God and endowed with inalienable dignity, lift our hearts in prayerful solidarity with the people of Iran, who are enduring profound suffering, traumatic violence, and the tragic loss of life. The Dominican Order first established a presence…
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Someone asked me, what are the Dominicans doing in the time of the COVID 19 pandemic? Our communion in prayer for healing and conversion is our most important work. Our collective effort to prevent viral transmission is also an important ethical obligation. Added to these are creative ways to show care and compassion in these trying…
The International Dominican Commission for Justice and Peace (IDCJP) recently held its annual meeting at the Casa per Ferie Enrico de Osso in Rome, 12-17 October. Comprising the friar and sister international and regional/continental J&P promoters, representatives of the Dominican nuns, laity, youth and UN delegations, the Commission was blessed to have a long conversation with the new Master of…
From June 1 to 5, 2025, the Meeting of the Promoters of Justice and Peace of the Order of Preachers in Europe was held in Vienna, Austria. During this gathering, the participants engaged in deep reflection on several urgent issues concerning justice, peace, and human dignity. As a result of their deliberations, they issued two statements: one addressing the current state of migration in Europe, and the other responding to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
International Meeting for Justice and Peace 2020 IDCJP MEETING 2020 The International Dominican Commission for Justice and Peace (IDCJP) held its annual meeting from 1-7 October. For the first time, this meeting was held online, because of the restrictions due to the pandemic. Fortunately, this was not a stopper for the commission to meet, evaluate and work on an action…
December 2020 Here are some suggested prayers for each day of Advent in December, the Month of Peace within the Order of Preachers. Each year this Dominican Month of Peace is dedicated to a given country, this year we look to Ukraine. You may freely use these prayers for your community prayer. Particular attention will be given to one project,…
