The Vatican has today announced that Pope Francis has died. In making the announcement, Cardinal Kevin Farrell said “His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church.” Eternal rest, grant unto him O Lord,and let perpetual light shine upon him.May he rest in peace.Amen. Note of Condolence from the
This year’s seminar took place on 21-23 March at Hinsley Hall in Leeds. The theme was ‘Hope’ – as Pope Francis has given us the theme ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ for this Jubilee Year. As well as our 3 main speakers who looked at various aspects of Hope, we had short sessions on 2 other Jubilee
On Saturday 15th March, the North East Fraternity celebrated the admission of 2 new members. The photos show Meena and Philip with Andy Doyle and fr. Thomas Mannion OP, the Religious Assistant. The admissions took place during the monthly meeting of the Fraternity, which meets at St. Cuthbert’s in Durham. Please pray for Meena and
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Christina Paddock (née Robinson). Christina died on 13 March, at the age of 91. She was a Lay Dominican for nearly 70 years, having joined in 1956. Her funeral will take place on March 27th in Lochgilphead at 11am, and Lay Dominicans are very welcome to
Congratulations to Beatrice, Oxford Fraternity, who made her Final Profession on Saturday 8th March. Please keep her in your prayers.
Congratulations to Karin, who made her temporary profession in Leicester today. The picture shows Karin with Peter Kilty, the president of the group in Leicester, and fr. John Farrell OP, the Religious Assistant. Please keep Karin and the Leicester group in your prayers.
On Saturday I March, the North West Fraternal Group celebrated the admission of Sue, Paige and Angelica. The group meets at the Universities’ Chaplaincy at St. Philip Neri church in Liverpool, and several members of the chaplaincy community came along to share the celebration. Sue, Paige and Angelica are pictured with Ray Bayliss, the convenor
On Saturday 15th February, Bristol Fraternity hosted an event called ‘Sing Like a Dominican’. The event was very well attended and Fr Matthew and Br Reginald, who led the workshop, were described as ‘absolutely amazing’. During the day, the Fraternity also had the joy of celebrating the first professions of Maria, Christophe and Nick. Please
On Friday 7 February, Lay Dominicans from across the province joined the rest of the Dominican family at Mass at Blackfriars in Oxford, to celebrate the elevation to the cardinalate of fr. Timothy Radcliffe OP. The Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendia, the Apostolic Nuncio, and fr. Nicholas Crowe, the Prior Provincial, preached.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Tom Donnelly. Tom was an active member of the Oxford Fraternity. In his working life, Tom was a brilliant academic with a sharp mind and a rapier wit. Tom died on 28th January 2025. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord And let perpetual light shine
