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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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Why any Research with Human Embryonic Stem Cells is Morally Problematic
Posted by Fr. Dominic Izzo, O.P. on August 26, 2010
Fr. Nicanor Pier Giorgio Austriaco, O.P.
In a commentary that appeared on CatholicExchange.com, Father Nicanor Pier Giorgio Austriaco, O.P., applauded the Aug. 23 ruling by Federal Judge Royce Lambert that, if it stands, will outlaw federal funding for any research whatsoever involving embryonic stem cells, including "research involving the derivation of human embryonic stem cells" no matter how these are obtained. The ruling, writes Fr.… » More
A Reflection on the Feast of Saint Dominic
Posted by Fr. Dominic Izzo, O.P. on August 08, 2010
These are a few words that immediately come to mind when remembering St. Dominic -- because of how he lived his life and not from the scarce writings that he left behind. In this we too find hope, for what is essential is the witness of our lives which speaks more loudly than eloquent words. If future generations were to look back to us, to this time, what words would come to their minds?
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The Precious Blood of Christ
The True Price of Our Freedom
Posted by Fr. Dominic Izzo, O.P. on July 04, 2010
Dear Friend,
May the grace and peace of God be with you. I hope this finds you well in these early days of summer.
When we think of July what comes readily to mind is July 4th, the short-hand name for the civil holiday known formally as Independence Day. On this day we celebrate our independence as a nation, the fact that we can govern ourselves freely and independently as a people, free from the… » More
Facing the Challenges to Faith in Christ Today: The Dominican Way
Posted by Fr. Dominic Izzo, O.P. on June 03, 2010
In a talk delivered June 2 before a rapt audience of nearly 300 in New York, Archbishop Augustine DiNoia, O.P., Secretary of the Congregation of Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, went to the heart of key contemporary arguments against the Catholic faith and countered them with the best of Church thinking. Practicing what he called, citing Pope Benedict XVI, "intellectual charity,"… » More
Provincial Capital Campaign Formally Closed
A Review of Its Success
Posted by Fr. Dominic Izzo, O.P. on May 04, 2010
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The Dominican Foundation, at its Board meeting last March, formally closed the Capital Campaign (1999-2010). In 1999, at the dawn of the new century, the Friars called on their cherished friends and faithful benefactors for help in putting the Province of St. Joseph in the best possible position to serve the Church in the 21st century, and to pave the way for us to continue fulfilling our charism… » More
"Love one another as I have loved you"
A Holy Thursday Reflection by Fr. Joseph Torchia, O.P.
Posted by Fr. Dominic Izzo, O.P. on April 01, 2010
Valentin de Boulogne's "The Last Supper" (1625-26); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome
May the peace and blessings of God be with you and your loved ones as we enter into these culminating days of Holy Week known as the sacred Easter Triduum, which encompasses Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday, in which we commemorate the entirety of the salvific events of the Paschal Mystery - Our Lord's Passion, Death and Resurrection. To help us enter into these great mysteries, I would… » More
Holy Thursday Reflection
A meditation from Fr. Joseph Torchia, O.P.
Posted by Fr. Dominic Izzo, O.P. on April 01, 2010
The Last Supper - Valentin De Boulogne
Throughout Holy Week, we have reflected on the days before Jesus' passion and crucifixion. We have followed Him into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and heard of all the events leading to His betrayal, arrest, trial, and death on the Cross. As we gather together at the Mass of the Lord's Supper, we call to mind the most profound mystery of our Christian faith. What we commemorate this evening puts everything… » More
"It Begins With Palm Sunday"
A Reflection by Fr. Carlos Quijano, O.P.
Posted by Fr. Dominic Izzo, O.P. on March 28, 2010
Detail of Pietro Lorenzetti's "Entry of Christ into Jerusalem" (c. 1320); Lower Church, San Francesco, Assisi
May the peace and blessings of God be with you and your loved ones. In these final days of this most holy season of Lent, I would like to share with you a meditation from Fr. Carlos Quijano, O.P.
We are now entering the Great Week, Holy Week. This has always been my favorite season of the Church year. The whole drama of Holy Week inspires awe and fascination. It doesn't matter whether it is… » More
Building Update:
Renovation to the Priory completed, Phase III is now underway!
Posted by Fr. Dominic Izzo, O.P. on July 02, 2009
Removing the boiler
On June 24th, Phase II of the renovation to the Priory was completed. The movers transferred the books and office equipment of the Faculty and staff still remaining in the hall of the Priory that had not yet been repaired into their new offices on the west wing of the 2nd floor of the Priory. Now all the construction and renovations to the offices of the Pontifical Faculty are practically complete.… » More
New Intellectual Headquarters
An interview with Fr. Steven Boguslawski, O.P.
Posted by Fr. Dominic Izzo, O.P. on April 16, 2009
Father Steven Boguslawski, O.P. is President of the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies. As such, he is one of the principal architects of the formidable intellectual project that formally gets underway April 18-19, 2009.
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What is the mission of the ‘new’ Dominican House of Studies (DHS)?
More aptly said,… » More