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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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Robert Murphy (22 years old)
Meet the New Novices
Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on July 13, 2010
Robert Murphy
An only child, I was born on June 26, 1988 on Long Island, New York. My mom and dad raised me in a town called Bohemia about ten miles from where I was born. I have gone to Catholic school my entire life, and I recently graduated from Providence College in Rhode Island. I received a bachelor of arts in Humanities, taking classes mostly in philosophy… » More
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
Michael Weibley (22 years old )
Meet the New Novices
Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on July 13, 2010
Michael Weibley
My hometown is Mentor, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. I have grown up in a loving Catholic family and I have two sisters, one older and one younger than myself. I have just recently completed my undergraduate degree in history and minor in philosophy from Walsh University.
As I was pursuing my undergraduate degree I began to ask myself the deeper… » 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
Robert Sica (22 years old)
Meet the New Novices
Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on July 13, 2010
Robert Sica
My name is Robert Sica. I was born on May the 28th, 1988. My father and mother, Tom and Eveyln, raised me with my sister Elizabeth on Long Island in New York.
My parents sent me to Catholic school my entire life. Despite being raised in the practice of the faith and in Catholic school, I went through a period of doubt in high school. In this way… » More
My parents sent me to Catholic school my entire life. Despite being raised in the practice of the faith and in Catholic school, I went through a period of doubt in high school. In this way… » More
Ryan A. Kress (22 years old)
Meet the New Novices
Posted by Fr. Benedict Croell, O.P. on July 13, 2010
Ryan Kress
I was born and raised in the small town of St. Clairsville, Ohio. I am the youngest of three and have two older sisters. My father is a coal miner and my mother is lab technician at a local hospital. My oldest sister, Arica, is currently the Director of Marketing and Promotions for the Columbus Crew, a professional soccer team. My middle sister,… » More
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Homily for Simple Profession 2011
By The Dominican Friars on August 16, 2011
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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
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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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