Contact

Phone: (631) 842-7376
E-Mail: nyop2@verizon.net

Biography

Father Robert Vaughn, O.P. is originally from Columbus, OH, and was ordained in 1971. He holds a master's degree in counseling from Boston University, in addition to graduate degrees in theology and spirituality. His ministry includes preached and directed retreats, spiritual direction, workshops on prayer and spirituality, 30 day directed retreats, and pastoral counseling. Fr. Bob is now a member of the Dominican Preachers of Long Island.

Dominican Preachers of Long Island

Fr. Robert Vaughn and Fr. Ron Henery are the core members of the Dominican Preachers of Long Island. In keeping with the Dominican spirit of collaboration, Dominican women religious minister as associate members with them on a part-time basis. They are a team of Dominican preachers committed to the ministry of preaching in the tradition of their founder, Saint Dominic. Having experienced the call to serve God's people, they minister to create an environment for human and spiritual development.

They see in our world a need for prayer and contemplation, for renewed faith and hope, for healing and compassion, for peace and justice. They desire to share in the struggle and journey of women and men who seek their life-meaning in the lived-experience of God's love. So, they welcome the opportunity to assist you in your efforts to provide for the spiritual and pastoral needs of the people you serve.

Programs

This parish retreat is designed to enable a parish community to deepen the experience of God's love and friendship and to foster evangelization within the larger community. It gives the parish the opportunity to be affirmed, encouraged, and challenged. It is a time to ask questions, to begin new directions in a prayerful atmosphere where people can reflect more deeply about life, about God, and about themselves. The Dominican Team introduces the retreat at all the weekend Masses and invites everyone to participate. The parish community gathers to celebrate the power of God's Word in our lives. A service emphasizing a particular Scripture-oriented theme is presented each morning and evening, Monday through Thursday. The opportunity for the Sacrament of reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, and other special needs can be arranged with the team. Retreats are either preached or directed, for a week or a weekend, as a team or individually, in parishes, motherhouses, religious communities, health-care facilities, or schools, for the elderly, a community, faculty or staff. They offer special programs for Advent and Lent, as well as Enneagram Workshops, Days of Prayer, spiritual direction, pastoral counseling, novenas and Triduum services.

Availability

They usually schedule a parish retreat one year in advance. The minimum length of time needed for adequate preparation and planning is at least six months.

Fee

You may receive information about fees upon request.