Dominican Friars
Province of St. Albert the Great, USA

Dominicans Preach

the Good News of Jesus Christ

Dominicans Preach

on Campus

Dominicans Preach

as we teach the Young

Dominicans Preach

through our Life in Common

Dominicans Preach

Justice for the Marginalized

Dominicans Preach

by Sharing our Contemplation

Dominicans Preach

through the Written Word

Dominicans Preach

where others may not go

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.

Candles

Join us in praying for our beloved dead during the month of November.

At a Glance

800 years of tradition
renewed each day

Today's Word of Hope

6 Nov • Rejoice and never grumble

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

  • Photograph of Dominican friar with students 2024

    National Vocations Awareness Week 2024

    How many vocations fall under the umbrella of the Dominican Order? One? Two? Maybe three? There are actually seven!  Learn about them and how you or a loved one might pursue a Dominican vocation.

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    Remembering the Faithful Departed

    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.
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    A Night of Faith and Fellowship

    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.

  • Photo of Fr. Mike at Shrine Oct 2024

    Pray with Us at the Shrine of St. Jude

    Join us in prayer at the Shrine of St. Jude, 1909 S. Ashland Avenue, within St. Pius V Church. St. Jude Masses are offered weekly on Thursdays at 12:00 noon and at 6:30 p.m.
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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.