Dominican Friars
Province of St. Albert the Great, USA

News Archive

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    Restoring Kindness & Civility

    The Bosnian musician Vedran Smailović (left), known as the Cellist of Sarajevo, often performed in ruined buildings during the siege of Sarajevo (1992-96). His story inspires us as we offer you a beautiful concert in response to the loss and grief we live with daily. Don't miss this unique experience! 

  • Young friars

    Forming Young Preachers

    Support the formation of the next generation of preachers, an investment of more than $400,000 each over eight years.

  • The brothers

    Supporting Elderly Friars

    Support Dominican friars who are elderly or infirm, caring for older friars who have spent years helping others.

  • Preaching in the parish

    Where the Needs are Greatest

    Your unrestricted gift provides a powerful form of support, allowing the Province to use your donation where needed most.

  • Venerating the relic of St. Jude

    St. Jude Shrine

    Support our nearly century-old ministry of prayer and hope, the Dominican Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus in Chicago.

  • Fr. Carmen teaching a course in Puerto Rico

    Missions

    Support the friars igniting the faith in under-resourced mission territories. 

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    Imagining the Crucifixion

    The doors from the Dominican Order's mother church feature the earliest known artistic depiction of Christ's crucifixion.
  • SEEK 2024

    Vocations: Spring 2024

    Our Vocations Office has been busy! Read an update on the Province's latest activities from Fr. Samuel Hakeem, OP, Vocations Director.
  • The marriage of St Catherine of Siena

    St. Catherine of Siena

    Did you know that St. Catherine of Siena was only the second woman named a doctor of the Church? Learn more about her life and see what the Central Province's Archives say about her.
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    The Dominicans in Ireland

    Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Learn about the Irish Dominicans then see how the Central Province’s own have shared and celebrated their connections to the auld country.