In September, 14 pilgrims travelled to Florence accompanied by fr. Thomas Mannion OP for a week which also included visits to Bologna and Siena. We had the opportunity to visit some of the famous cultural sites of Florence, including the Duomo and Michelangelo’s statue of David. There are several sites in Florence which have Dominican
Congratulations to James who was admitted to the NW group at their recent meeting in Liverpool. Please keep James and all the NW group in your prayers.
The ECLDF have now published lots of information about the Assembly which took place in Ireland. The theme of the Assembly was ‘Witnesses to the Truth, Prophets of Hope in a changing world: Fraternity, Synodality, Preaching,’ The report of the Assembly says: ‘The assembly was a true mosaic of languages, traditions, and shared histories. Delegations
The funeral arrangements for John have now been confirmed. His funeral will take place at Guardian Angels RC Church, 377 Mile End Road, Bow, London E3 4QS, on Friday 4th September at 11am. Please keep Johnny and his family in your prayers. May he rest in peace.
On August 15th 2026, Glasgow Fraternal Group celebrated the first professions of Katja and Brian. Let us keep Katja and Brian in our prayers as they continue their journey towards a deepening love and understanding of their Dominican vocation.
13th April 1940 – 7th August 2026 Johnny was born and brought up in Grenada, where he first came to know the friars. Ever a man of extreme humility and simplicity, he felt unworthy to explore a vocation as a clerical brother; from childhood, however, his calling to religious life was deep and persistent. He
The 12th European Assembly of Lay Dominican Fraternities took place at Maynooth in Ireland at the beginning of August. Representatives from the provinces of Europe came together for several days of discussion, prayer, community and the election of the new European Council. We also had a day out to Kilkenny, where the Prior Provincial of
On the 5th August we held our late brother Ian Gardner’s funeral. Fr Bob and I attended as part of the congregation and Fr John O’Connor concelebrated ,so there was a distinct Dominican presence. This was fortunate because it was clearly apparent how much the Order had meant to Ian. He was buried in the
Congratulations to Fernanda Mee of Crawley Fraternity, who has been awarded a doctorate in Theology by St Mary’s University, Twickenham. Fernanda’s subject was ‘From Familaris Consortio to Amoris Laetitia, the family as domestic church’. She is pictured celebrating with her family.
Ian William Gardner was a leading member of the Oxford Lay Dominicans before many of us joined but we have been praying for him regularly. Ian made a significant contribution to our Order. Ian’s spiritual name was Br Reginald. He was admitted into the Oxford Fraternity in 1960, temporarily professed in 1961 and permanently professed
