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Province & Vocations
Knights to the Rescue
Feeding the Friars
Posted by Fr. Pius Pietrzyk, O.P. on March 25, 2011
In days gone past, when religious habits were a common sight in every parochial school, sister was often heard to say to the young boys furiously eating their lunch, that a good appetite was a sure sign of a vocation. On reflection, it may have been that this was sister's way of reminding every boy that he potentially had a vocation to be a priest. … » More
In days gone past, when religious habits were a common sight in every parochial school, sister was often heard to say to the young boys furiously eating their lunch, that a good appetite was a sure sign of a vocation. On reflection, it may have been that this was sister's way of reminding every boy that he potentially had a vocation to be a priest. … » More
Province & Vocations
Discernment in the Novitiate
A Talk to the Novices by Fr. André-Joseph LaCasse, O.P.
Posted by Fr. Pius Pietrzyk, O.P. on December 17, 2010
On Wednesday of the third week of Advent, Fr. André-Joseph LaCasse, O.P., gave the following talk to the novices of the Province. Fr. LaCasse is the pastor of St. Gertrude Church in Cincinnati, OH. The priory attached to St. Gertrude parish is also the home of the novitiate community.
Address to the Dominican Novices of the Province of St. Joseph:… » More
On Wednesday of the third week of Advent, Fr. André-Joseph LaCasse, O.P., gave the following talk to the novices of the Province. Fr. LaCasse is the pastor of St. Gertrude Church in Cincinnati, OH. The priory attached to St. Gertrude parish is also the home of the novitiate community.
Address to the Dominican Novices of the Province of St. Joseph:… » More
Province & Vocations
"Our God is a Consuming Fire"
A talk by the Very Rev. Brian Martin Mulcahy, O.P.
Posted by Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P. on August 08, 2010
JM + JD Chapter Talk - Vestition 2010
Our God is a consuming fire.
The twelfth chapter of the Letter to the Hebrews, which we've just heard being proclaimed, begins with these beautiful words: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running… » More
Chapter Talk - Vestition 2010
Our God is a consuming fire.
The twelfth chapter of the Letter to the Hebrews, which we've just heard being proclaimed, begins with these beautiful words: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running… » More
Prayer & Spirituality
Ohio Dominican Pilgrimage
A Hiking Pilgrimage to the Foundations of the Catholic Church in Ohio
Posted by Fr. Pius Pietrzyk, O.P. on July 20, 2010
The foundation of the Catholic Church in Ohio can be found in Somerset, Ohio. There, in the early 19th century, Fr. Edward Dominic Fenwick sent his Dominican brothers from Kentucky to establish the first Catholic Church in Ohio -- St. Joseph's in Somerset. From that first seed, other Catholic Churches sprang up, including St. Patrick in Junction… » More
The foundation of the Catholic Church in Ohio can be found in Somerset, Ohio. There, in the early 19th century, Fr. Edward Dominic Fenwick sent his Dominican brothers from Kentucky to establish the first Catholic Church in Ohio -- St. Joseph's in Somerset. From that first seed, other Catholic Churches sprang up, including St. Patrick in Junction… » More
Gregory Pine (22 years old)
Meet the Twenty-One New Novices
Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on July 13, 2010
Gregory Pine
I was born in Newtown, PA (just outside of Philadelphia) to Barry and Regina Pine. My father works as an accountant and my mother owns a small Catholic bookstore. I have two older sisters, Rebecca, who teaches theology in a Catholic school and Christen, who works as a tax accountant. I have one younger brother Matthew just entering high school.
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Ryan Briscoe (22 years old)
Meet the New Novices
Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on July 13, 2010
Ryan Briscoe
The thought about possibly becoming a priest first struck me when I was in the first grade. I attended school at my parish, Saint Charles Borromeo-in my hometown of Fort Wayne, Indiana-and through my Catholic education I was introduced to the faith. My parents encouraged my younger sisters (Kristin and Kathleen: they're twins!) and me to be involved… » More
Britton Snyder (22 years old)
Meet the New Novices
Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on July 13, 2010
Britton Snyder
I was raised in Wichita, Kansas as the youngest of four children and attended Catholic grade school and high school. I was first attracted to the priesthood shortly after being confirmed at age 16. Around this time, I also came to a deeper understanding of the Holy Eucharist. Once I understood that the Eucharist is Jesus Christ and that Jesus Christ… » More
Santiago Rosado (22 years old)
Meet the New Novices
Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on July 13, 2010
Santiago Rosado
I was born in Cleveland, Ohio, but I grew up in St. Augustine, Florida. I am the oldest of three boys born to Santiago and Wilma Rosado, who are from Puerto Rico. My brothers are Gabriel (20) and Ricardo (18). After going to a diocesan high school originally founded by The Sisters of St. Joseph, I attended the University of Notre Dame, where I received… » More
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Fr. Paul Arinze serves as a Tennis Umpire
All the Friar Bloggers
Homily for Simple Profession 2011
By The Dominican Friars on August 16, 2011
For more photos of our friars, please check out the Blog of the Director of Vocations.
On August 15, 2011, the Solemnity of the Assumption, Fr. John… » More
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Sirius XM Radio, September 30, 2011
By Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P. on October 01, 2011
MP3 10
In this episode of Word to Life, Fr. Gabriel Gillen, O.P. and Fr. Bruno Shah discuss the readings for the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time and are… » MoreMore Word to Life »
Medical Meet and Greet
By Fr. Jordan Kelly, O.P. on July 15, 2011
The Dominican Friars Healthcare Ministry of New York is hosting a gathering of medical students, residents and medical professionals at the Church of… » More
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New Issue of The Trumpet
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.,… » More
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Twenty-Eighth Sunday of the Year (Year A)
By The Dominican Friars on October 05, 2011
Each week, a Dominican member of the Provincial Preaching Advisory board prepares this Preacher's Sketchbook in anticipation of the upcoming Sunday Mass. … » More
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