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Fr. Dominic Izzo, O.P.
Fr. Dominic Izzo, O.P. is Director of the Dominican Foundation and Vicar Provincial for Advancement for the Province of St. Joseph. From 1995 to 2002, Fr. Izzo served as a missionary in Kenya, which is part of the Dominican Vicariate of Eastern Africa where he was called to various ministries such as Treasurer of the Vicariate, Local Superior, Student Master and Vicar Provincial. Additionally, he taught scripture at Tangaza College, in Nairobi, Kenya where a number of religious congregations send their students for theological training. Besides the academic teaching at Tangaza, he also served there as a Director of the Institute of Spirituality and Religious Formation and later as a Member of the college’s Board of Governors and Chair of its Finance Committee. From 2002 until 2010, Fr. Izzo served as Prior Provincial of the Province of St. Joseph and it was during that time that he was elected to the Conference of Major Superiors of Men (CMSM) National Board (2003), as CMSM’s President-Elect (2004), and CMSM’s President (2005-2007). He was also appointed for a second term as Friar Consultant for the Association of Monasteries of Nuns of the Order of Preachers in the United States of America (to which he was appointed by the Holy See in 2005).
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New Issue of The Trumpet
Spring 2011
Posted by Fr. Dominic Izzo, O.P. on June 03, 2011
Download the latest issue of The Trumpet. In this issue, there is an interview of Br. Ignatius Perkins, O.P., a reflection by Fr. Joseph J. Guido, O.P., news about ordinations, construction in the Province, and the visit of the Master of the Order, Fr. Bruno Cadore, O.P., to the Province. There are also articles by Fr. Jordan Kelly, O.P., on "Preaching at the Bedside," and by Dr. Jeanne E. Hicks, MD, on "A 'Contemplative Powerhouse of Prayer.'"
St. Joseph: Silently Fulfilling God’s Will
How fruitful has Lent been for you?
Posted by Fr. Dominic Izzo, O.P. on March 20, 2011
St. Joseph by Fr. Thomas McGlynn, OP, Permission of the Thomas McGlynn Collection, Providence College, Providence, RI USA
Depending on where you are on your Lenten journey you may answer this question in different ways. For some, Lent is just beginning and a rhythm of Lenten observances is taking root. For others, well, there is always next year!
Today's celebration of the Solemnity of St. Joseph is a moment of grace to advance us on our Lenten journey. St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, is the patronal feast of the Dominican… » More
Pontifical Faculty Spring Gala
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Posted by Fr. Dominic Izzo, O.P. on February 23, 2011
Studentate 2010-2011
Silent Auction items
The first Annual Dominican Pontifical Faculty Spring Gala will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 6:30 PM.
Dominican House of Studies
487 Michigan Ave NE
Washington, DC 20017
Tickets: $100 in advance, $125 at the door.
To RSVP, please visit www.dhs.edu/gala.aspx OR call Margaret Perry at (202) 495-3828.
The Gala will provide a unique opportunity… » More
Immaculate Conception Reflection
What Disturbs You?
Posted by Fr. Dominic Izzo, O.P. on December 09, 2010
When we hear the question, "What disturbs you?" we may quickly focus on those persons, events, or situations that cause tension in our lives. It could be a boss who is always negative about our work or the noisy neighbors who don't respect our property. Perhaps, it is the crazy drivers on the road who keep weaving in and out of traffic. Whatever it may be, often times we begin to answer this question… » More
Death and Taxes: Lessons for Eternal Life
Posted by Fr. Dominic Izzo, O.P. on November 02, 2010
Friars praying for their deceased brethren
People often say that there are two things in life that they can always count on: death and taxes. If this is the case, then allow me to suggest that you let your accountant take care of your taxes and let the Dominicans help you to take care of death.
Death involves a great deal of loss. The letting go of a loved one is very difficult especially when all the joyful memories linger like a sweet… » More
Death involves a great deal of loss. The letting go of a loved one is very difficult especially when all the joyful memories linger like a sweet… » More
Psychology and Faith
2010 Saint Albert's Day Lecture
Posted by Fr. Dominic Izzo, O.P. on October 08, 2010
Dr. Paul Vitz
Dr. Paul Vitz, professor and senior scholar at the Institute for the Psychological Sciences in Arlington, VA, will deliver this year's St. Albert's Day Lecture Nov. 15 at St. Vincent Ferrer Church on Manhattan's Upper Eastside. Dr. Vitz will tackle the subject of hatred and resentment on the one hand, and forgiveness on the other, wielding both psychological insights and the wisdom of Church teaching.… » More
One Ave at a Time:
Contemplating the Mysteries of our Salvation
Posted by Fr. Dominic Izzo, O.P. on October 07, 2010
Facade of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva; Rome, Italy
Annunciation by Fra Angelico; replica
Mary Garden, St. Vincent Ferrer, NYC
The Holy Rosary is the contemplative school of salvation. While meditating on the mysteries of the rosary, the devout Catholic enters into the greatest revelation of all time: "God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16)."
Praying the Holy Rosary is an important part of the spirituality of the Dominican Friar who… » More
Praying the Holy Rosary is an important part of the spirituality of the Dominican Friar who… » More
A Reflection on the Birth of Mary
A Lesson in God's Providential Love
Posted by Fr. Dominic Izzo, O.P. on September 08, 2010
Birth of the Virgin - Bartolome Esteban Murillo
Dear Friend,
May God's peace and joy be with you today on this feast of the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To help us enter into and celebrate the beauty and magnificence of this profoundly momentous day, I would like to share with you a reflection by Fr. John Paul Walker, O.P.
The Birth of Mary: A Lesson in God's Providential Love
Every year on September 8th the Church celebrates the glorious… » More
"Why do I Preach?"
A Meditation by Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P.
Posted by Fr. Dominic Izzo, O.P. on August 28, 2010
Sandro Botticelli's Vision of St Augustine (1488): Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence.
To help us enter into the life of St. Augustine, I would like to share with you a meditation from Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P.
Dominicans celebrate August 28 as the Feast of Holy Father Augustine. We call St. Augustine "Holy Father" because St. Dominic brought the Rule of St. Augustine to his founding of the Order of Preachers. The Order's medieval profession formula, which we still use today, speaks… » More