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
[The following is New York Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan's pastoral letter, published on this, the archdiocese's patronal feast day.]
+ Timothy M. Dolan
Archbishop of New York
The Altar and the Confessional: A Pastoral Letter on the Sacrament of Penance
17 March 2011
Patronal Feast of Saint Patrick
My dear friends in Christ:
On this Feast… » More
Dominicans are known - reasonably enough - for their preaching. However, as I've passed through various parishes and ministries staffed by our province, it's been made clear to me that we're generally appreciated as good and merciful confessors as well. This makes perfect sense. Founded to preach for the salvation of souls, our order performs some… » More