Congratulations to Brian and Katja who were recently admitted in Glasgow Fraternal Group. The group in Glasgow is a new group, which was only set up in October 2024, so it is wonderful to be them to be celebrating these admissions, and for the group to growing. The pictures show Brain and Katja with Catherine,
On Saturday 17th May, during Mass in Durham, Jose was admitted as a Lay Dominican and Tamra made her First Profession. Jose and Tamra are part of the new Yorkshire Group, who meet in Leeds. As the group is still developing and has not yet been formally set up as a Fraternal Group, Jose and
During Mass on 3rd May at Blackfriars, Cambridge, two Enquirers were admitted: Howard (Thomas Mary) Trust and Emilie (Agnes) Louvet. Jill Gunsell, President of the Fraternity, presided, alongside the Religious Assistant fr Colin Carr OP, and Zlata Vrabec, who is the Formation Officer. Fr. Colin and fr. Robert Verrill OP, the Prior at Cambridge, concelebrated.
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
