Final profession – Oxford fraternity
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.
Admission in Leicester
Congratulations to Luke who was admitted today into our Leicester group. Luke is pictured with Peter Kilty, the President of the group and fr. Richard Ounsworth OP.
Professions and an Admission in Cambridge
Two Cambridge fraternity members made their first profession at Blackfriars on 6th June. They are Emilie Louvet and Howard Trust (see photograph). Fr Colin Carr and Cambridge Fraternity President, Ian Herbertson led the ceremony. The Cambridge fraternity held its annual Day of Recollection at Clare Priory on 2nd May and on that day admitted Najra Crespin
Reflections
We publish an occasional magazine, called Veritas, with news, poetry and articles from the Lay Dominicans of our Province. We also occasionally receive longer reflections and pieces of writing, and we publish these on our website in the ‘Reflections‘ section, where you’ll find reflections on subjects from the Dominican Dog, to Lent and the Ascension.
Professions in North East
Congratulations to Meena and Philip who made their first profession in North East fraternity today, at St. Cuthbert’s church in Durham. Meena and Philip are shown with Andy Doyle, the President of the group, and with fr. Jude OP, the Religious Assistant. The group photo includes the other members of the fraternity who were there
Professions and Admission in Lymington
Congratulations to Angela and Pauline who made their first professions with the Lymington Lay Dominicans, and to Diana who was admitted into formation on 2 May! Please keep them in your prayers. Many thanks to the Dominican Sisters of St. Joseph for all their support to the Lymington group and for the photographs. The full
Admission in North East
Congratulations to Mish, who was admitted to the North East Fraternity at their monthly meeting at St. Cuthbert’s in Durham today. The photos show Mish with Andy Doyle, the President of North East Fraternity, and fr. Jude OP, our Religious Assistant, and with other members of the group who were there today. Please keep Mish
Conchita Dunn RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Conchita Dunn. Conchita, who was a founding member of Tamar Fraternity, and also served on the Lay Provincial Council, died on 18th April after a long illness. Conchita’s funeral which will be on Wednesday 6th May at 11:00am at Our Lady of the Angels, Bishops Close, Saltash.
Final profession, Oxford Fraternity
Today, Saturday 14th March 2026, we celebrated the Final profession of our sister, Marystella Ramirez. Please keep Marystella in your prayers.
Professions in Crawley
On Saturday, 7th March, the Lay Fraternity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Crawley celebrated the final professions of Carole & Tony Martin and Joanna Goyaram. Mass was celebrated by Fr Terry Tastard, member of the Dominican Priestly Fraternity, at the beautiful chapel of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart Convent. We hear much