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.
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
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
It is with great joy that we announce that Joseph Yates made his perpetual profession at Blackfriars Oxford on 10th May 2026. Please keep Joseph in your prayers.
Conchita with her beloved dog, Alfie, friends and Lay Dominicans, on the CAFOD Big Walk, 23rd March 2024 Conchita You were the most amazing person. You made it so much easier for me to blend into the Plymouth scene when I moved up from Cornwall. Every time I went to a meeting or seminar you
Today, Saturday 14th March 2026, we celebrated the Final profession of our sister, Marystella Ramirez. Please keep Marystella 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.
