The Dominican Family

The Lay Dominicans of the English Province of the Order of Preachers are part of the Dominican Family.

As members of the Order, they share its apostolic mission, by study, prayer and preaching according to the state proper to lay persons.

Rule of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic, para 4

Status

For civil purposes, the Lay Dominicans are an unincorporated association. Lay Dominicans meet together in fraternities, groups of people coming together for a common purpose, linked together by the Directory which sets out the ways in which the Rule is applied in the Province and by the Lay Provincial Council. We are not a limited company or a registered charity. The Lay Dominicans of the Province are not part of the registered charities of the Dominican Friars of the English Province.

Data Protection

We collect data about the Lay Dominicans of the Province both at Fraternity and at Provincial Level.

Safeguarding

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. This commitment is rooted in the Christian belief that every individual is made in the image of God and possesses inherent dignity and worth. We strive to create and sustain an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued.

Our fraternities are individual communities, established in Dioceses with the consent of the local Bishop. Each group has its own arrangements for meeting. If you would like to know more about safeguarding, please contact your local fraternity president, who will be able to direct you to the safeguarding arrangements and information established by the Diocese. The person with responsibility for an event or activity is responsible for ensuring compliance with the policies, procedures and guidelines of the Diocese, of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales (or the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland) and of the English Province of the Order of Preachers where the meeting takes place in one of the priories of the Province.

If you have any safeguarding concerns, please consult the local guidelines, as they will set out the circumstances where you should immediately contact the police, and direct you to the contact point for the Diocese.

You can also contact laydominicansuk@gmail.com