Dominican Friars
Province of St. Albert the Great, USA

News Archive

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    Seeking Truth and Justice

    One year after Silverio Villegas González was killed by an ICE officer, many questions remain unanswered. Fr. Brendan Curran, OP, joins his family, faith leaders, and community advocates in calling for transparency, justice, and remembrance. Read the Chicago Sun-Times article.
     

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    Reflections

    The Feast of St. Dominic

    On August 8, the Dominicans celebrate the Feast Day of St. Dominic. Fr. Michael Mascari, OP, reflects on the saint's visionary mission and the Order’s enduring call to bring Christ’s light to the world.
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    Marching for Dr. King’s Legacy

    Fr. Brendan Curran, OP, joined thousands in Marquette Park to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and renew the call for justice, peace, and unity.
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    Nine Brothers Profess Their Vows

    Nine Dominican brothers joyfully professed their vows, deepening their commitment to prayer, study, community, and preaching in service to God and the Church.
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    A Joyful Profession of Vows

    On August 3, 2026, the friars joyfully celebrated the simple and solemn professions of nine brothers. Surrounded by family, friends, and fellow Dominicans, these men deepened their commitment to Dominican life.
  • June 2026 Venezuela earthquake

    Dominican Appeal for Venezuela

    In the wake of the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June, the Master of the Order, Fr. Gerard Francisco Timoner III, OP, invites all members of the Dominican family to respond generously to the needs of the Venezuelan people.
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    Reflections

    Faith Worth Defending

    In this reflection on St. John of Cologne, OP, Fr. Timothy Combs, OP, recalls the courageous witness of a Dominican martyr who risked his life to bring the sacraments to imprisoned clergy during the religious violence of the 16th century.
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    Summer Rosary Missions

    Fr. James Pierce Cavanaugh, OP, and Fr. Adrian Patrick McCaffrey, OP, will preach a mission tour across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, inviting the faithful to deeper devotion through the Rosary, Eucharistic Adoration, and reflection on Christ’s Real Presence.
  • Fr. Curran Border Mass 2026

    Faith at the Border

    At Border Mass 250 in Nogales, Arizona, Fr. Brendan Curran, OP, reflected on immigration, human dignity, and the Catholic call to bring Christ to the center of conversations about borders and belonging.