On Sunday 12th October 2025, we had the joy of celebrating the Admission to our fraternity of Lily Owusu-Darkwa. Lily chose Catherine-Hildegard as her spiritual name in the Order. During the ceremony, a prayer by St Catherine was said and music composed by St Hildegard von Bingen was played. Please keep Lily in your prayers.
Emma and John-James Colvin and Margaret Malcolm made their Temporary Professions in the Edinburgh Fraternity on the feast of St Francis. Please keep them in your prayers.
Today, Saturday 6th September 2025, we celebrated the Temporary Profession of Alison Deighan. Please keep Alison in your prayers.
It is with profound sadness we have to report the passing of Antonia (Toni) Lacey, of the Oxford Lay Dominican Fraternity, after a long and inspiring struggle against a range of infirmities. We will all miss her. Please pray for the Repose of her Soul and the Comfort of her Family, particularly Alan, her husband,
London fraternity celebrates three newly admitted members, Dominic McCann, Anne Burke-Gaffney and Mary Antonisamy. The photograph shows the 3 newly admitted, plus other members of the fraternity and religious assistant, Fr Matthew. Please keep Dominic,Anne and Mary in your prayers.
Jasper’s funeral will take place at Blackfriars Oxford, on Saturday 6th September at 11 am. The reception of his body is at 5.30 pm the previous evening. All are very welcome. Please continue to pray for his sister Cecilia and all who miss him.
Please pray for the Repose of the Soul of Jasper Scovil and his family. Jasper was a member of the Oxford Fraternity and a generous supporter of the Dominicans in Oxford May he and all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Congratulations to Beatrice, Oxford Fraternity, who made her Final Profession on Saturday 8th March. Please keep her in your prayers.
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
Why the Crucifixion? Talks and discussions Friday February 21st to Sunday 23rd, 2025 Douai Abbey Upper Woolhampton Reading RG7 5TQ Cost: £230 (help available) To book apply to: Sr. Valery OP Email: valerywalker@gmail.com Tel: 07986851376
