Dominican Friars
Province of St. Albert the Great, USA

News Archive

  • Reflections

    United in Faith

    United in Faith Across the Ages**
    Feast of St. Francis de Capillas, O.P., and Companion Martyrs of China

    They lived in different centuries, spoke different languages, and never met—but they shared one unshakable conviction: the love of Christ was worth everything. Today we honor St. Francis de Capillas and 119 companion martyrs of China, whose courage across nearly 400 years reminds us that we too belong to God—wherever and whenever we live.
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    The Gift of Thomas' Doubt

    He’s remembered as “Doubting Thomas”—but that’s not where his story ends. Read how Thomas’ encounter with the risen Christ offers not rebuke, but grace—and why his doubt was not a flaw, but a gift.
  • Dominic receiving the Rosary from Mary

    Rosary Confraternity

    Help in promoting the Rosary through supporting the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary.

  • The Assassination of St. Peter of Verona
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    The Last Words of St. Peter

    With his own blood, he wrote his final sermon: “I believe in one God.” St. Peter of Verona, the first Dominican martyr, preached truth with unwavering courage—even in death.
  • Photo of Fr. Brendan Curran May 2025

    Catholic Roots, Global Impact

    NBC News recently spoke with the Central Province’s own Fr. Brendan Curran, OP, on the significance of Pope Leo XIV’s name and his approach to immigration — a vision deeply rooted in Catholic social justice teachings.

     

  • St Matthias
    Reflections

    Apostolic Witness

    On the feast of St. Matthias the Apostle, we remember that the defining task of an apostle isn’t power, brilliance, or charisma—it’s bearing witness to the risen Christ.
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    Habemus Papam!

    We joyfully welcome Pope Leo XIV as the first American pope. A missionary, a pro-life voice, a man of tradition and transparency, he begins his pontificate under Mary’s mantle.