Dominican Friars
Province of St. Albert the Great, USA

We are members of the Order of Preachers, an 800-year-old religious order in the Roman Catholic Church. We preach throughout the central region of the United States, from the Dakotas to Michigan, down to Colorado and New Mexico.

At a Glance

800 years of tradition
renewed each day

Today's Word of Hope

Sorrow is a Blessing

Every day, friars of the Dominican Central Province share a brief online video message to help strengthen our faith and restore our hope.

A Word of Hope with dove

New and Noteworthy

  • 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.
     

  • Painting of St. Dominic
    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.
  • Vow Profession Aug 2026

    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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Current Preaching from Around the Province

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Resources from the Province

  • New Priory Press

    Publishing works that foster the Dominican intellectual heritage and provide serious scholarship in accessible form.

  • The brothers lined up for prayer

    Friarly

    A website about all things friarly, crafted jointly by the students of our province and the Southern province.