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
Below is a series of questions and answers regarding the Apostolic Constitution Summorum Pontificum, as further interpreted by the Instruction Universae Ecclesiae, and its application to the Dominican Rite. This is a somewhat amended version of a Q&A that was distributed earlier. This is meant to… » More
In the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite, the feast of Pope St. Pius V is April 30. In the Extraordinary Form, however, it is May 5. This year, the Basilica of St. Mary Major will observe the more ancient feast of this Dominican pope by celebrating Mass in his honor according to the usus antiquior (older use) of the Roman Rite, the use introduced… » More