The friars are members of the Order of Preachers, AKA "The Dominicans" and we are members of the Eastern Dominican Province. There are many… » More
On May 17, 2011, Br. Ignatius Perkins, O.P., PhD, RN, FAAN, gave an address to the Presbyteral Assembly for the Diocese of Nashville titled "'Come and Shepherd my People': Priestly Ministry of Healing and Hope at the End of Life". In this talk, Br. Perkins considers the growing concerns of ethical issues at the end-of-life that must be dealt with… » More
Watch the interview above in which Bishop Anthony Fisher, O.P., speaks on the scientific dilemmas around stem cells and many of the important moral and bio-ethical issues of our time. Bishop Fisher, of the Diocese of Parramatta in Australia, received a doctorate in bioethics from the University of Oxford in 1995 and became the founding Director of the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family in Melbourne.
Pick up the New York Times this morning and you can read about how Lila Rose, a 22 year old Catholic, uncovered Planned Parenthood's manipulative counseling which enables human trafficking, racism and statutory rape cover-up at their centers. A new bill is before the House of Representatives that would cut the more than $75 million in federal money… » More
Once again, the Dominican Friars gathered in Washington, D. C. to witness to the value of human life. In addition to participating in the March for Life, the Dominicans also participated in the National Prayer Vigil for Life, both by attending the Solemn Mass For Life and by leading Lauds and preaching at the conclusion of the all-night vigil.
More than 100 students from Providence College took part in the national March for Life in Washington, D.C. on Monday and found a gracious welcome at St. Dominic Priory. "I was overwhelmed by the number of students who wanted to endure the grueling trip in order to give witness to the immense value of human life," said Fr. James Cuddy, O.P., College… » More
To mark the 38th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion on demand in the United States the Archdiocese of New York announced the establishment of a Pro-Life Commission that will assist Archbishop Timothy Dolan and the Archdiocese in promoting a respect for the sanctity of all human life. Fr. Walter Wagner,… » More