The Dominican Foundation exists to help the Province of St. Joseph fulfill its mission. Read updates here on the work of the Foundation.
The Precious Blood of Christ
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… » More
Church & Evangelization
Austin Ruse
A Call to Action
Posted by Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P. on June 15, 2010
Watch the video above of Austin Ruse, president of the Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute, who spoke after the lecture at the Yale Club of New York: "Facing the Challenges to Faith in Christ Today: The Dominican Way," which was sponsored by the Dominican Foundation.
Watch the video above of Austin Ruse, president of the Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute, who spoke after the lecture at the Yale Club of New York: "Facing the Challenges to Faith in Christ Today: The Dominican Way," which was sponsored by the Dominican Foundation.
Province & Vocations
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… » More
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… » More
Building Update
Renovations to our Priory continued with the installation of the new boilers. The boilers arrived and were installed the week of September 21st. Meanwhile new heat and air-conditioning units have been installed in all three floors of the Priory. The units are sleek and energy efficient, able to provide ample heating in the winter and air conditioning… » More
Building Update:
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… » More
Building Update
As of mid-May, great progress has been made on the renovations to the Priory. This part of Phase II—with Phase I, formally concluded last month, being the completion of the new Academic Center and Theological Library—will add 17 offices for adjunct faculty and language instructors, as well as housing for the administrative headquarters of the Washington… » More
A Renewed Mission
By David Gibson Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- A conviction that the 13th-century writings of St. Thomas Aquinas can foster a fruitful dialogue with contemporary culture is the true cornerstone of the newly built Academic Center and Theological Library recently inaugurated at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington.
Participants… » More
Praise and Thanksgiving at the Dominican House of Studies
On Sunday April 19, 2009, Archbishop Donald Wuerl of Washington, D.C. and Archbishop Alan Vigneron of Detroit joined Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the Papal Nuncio, in the solemn blessing of the new Academic Center and Theological Library of the Dominican House of Studies (DHS).
Earlier that day, Archbishop Wuerl presided over a Solemn Mass in the DHS… » More
Of Books and Wisdom
An article in L’Osservatore Romano by the PFIC Librarian
Project Truth : A Youth Defense Project
Spread the Message
Summer Preaching
Dominican brothers offer lecture series in Zanesville, Ohio
A New Play about the Founder of the Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus recently asked Father Peter John Cameron O.P., to direct a play about their founder, Father Michael J. McGivney. The Catholic… » More
"Word to Life" - August 27, 2010
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Click above to hear this week's edition of "Word to Life." Joining me today to discuss the readings for the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time was… » More
Why any Research with Human Embryonic Stem Cells is Morally Problematic
In a commentary that appeared on CatholicExchange.com, Father Nicanor Pier Giorgio Austriaco, O.P., applauded the Aug. 23 ruling by Federal Judge Royce… » More
The Precious Blood of Christ
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… » More
