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Pope Francis proclaimed Jubilee 2025 the Year of Hope. Since 1929, Catholics from across the nation have turned to the Dominican Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus as a sacred place to seek intercession, offer prayers, and find solace in the patron of impossible causes. Let this Jubilee be your invitation to encounter hope anew.

Fr. Kevin entered the Dominican Order on August 30,1962 and professed first vows on August 31, 1963. Ordained in 1969, his ministry as a hospital chaplain is especially remembered by those who knew him.

On December 7, Pope Francis elevated 21 new Cardinals, and three of them are Dominicans: Timothy Radcliffe, Jean-Paul Vesco, and Frank Leo.

Advent invites us to joyful anticipation and patient waiting. Throughout the Central Province, our friars offer insight and reflections into this season of Hope.

Pope Francis announced the canonization of Pier Giorgio Frassati (1901-25), a "man of the Eight Beatitudes" and member of the Dominican Laity.

During the month of November, the Friars pray for the souls of the faithful departed. We invite you to share your family and friends' names with us throughout the month.

Fr. Mike Ford, OP, recently traveled to Southern California to spread St. Jude's message of Hope. Read more about the mission.

On the Feast Day of our patron, St. Albert the Great, Fr. James-Peter Trares, OP, reflects on the saint's legacy.

Fr. Roberto died on November 5, 2024.

The Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Albert the Great welcomed family and friends at the Annual Provincial's Dinner in Chicago at the Union League Club.