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 February 16, 2009, Pope Benedict XVI announced the canonization of a Spanish Dominican priest, Bl. Francisco Coll y Guitart (1812-1875). Bl. Francisco was the founder of the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Mass of Canonization is scheduled for October 11, 2009.
Bl. Francisco, pray for us!
At Wednesday’s General Audience, Pope Benedict XVI shared with those present his hopes and expectations for the Jubilee Year for Priests he has called the Church to observe.
As we have come to expect from the Holy Father, his concerns are primarily theological and spiritual; only in a second moment does he turn to more practical matters. In this… » More
Pope Benedict XVI has named Archbishop Timothy Dolan as the next archbishop of New York. Archbishop Dolan earned a Licentiate of Sacred Theology from the Dominicans at the Angelicum in Rome. In his book, Priests for the Third Millennium, Archbishop Dolan writes about the Dominicans in the chapter on simplicity. He tells the reader about an incident… » More
Yesterday the Catholic Church celebrated her 17th World Day of the Sick, which is a special day at Saint Catherine of Siena Church for all the priests, consecrated men and women, health-care workers and volunteers and who dedicate themselves to treating and alleviating the sufferings of those who have to face up to illness. Pope Benedict XVI’s message for this year focuses particularly on sick and suffering children. Previous World Day of the Sick messages by Pope Benedict addressed: in 2006, the mentally ill; in 2007, the incurably ill and those dying from terminal diseases; and in 2008, the Eucharist, Lourdes and pastoral care of the sick.
For the full text of Pope Benedict’s message for 2009, please click here.
Throughout the papal visit, Dominicans played a major role in assisting the media with their coverage of the visit. Like the medieval university, the broadcast booth found itself both intrigued and assisted by these city-dwelling, preaching friars. In the print media, Fr. Dominic Langevin’s op-ed piece on Benedict’s vision, “The Pope Can Pitch a Fastball,”… » More