International Theological Commission
Pope Leo has appointed 24 members of the International Theological Commission – and one of them is Dr. Sara Parvis who is the President of Edinburgh Fraternity. Congratulations to Sara!
Sofia Leonard RIP
The Edinburgh Fraternity is sad to announce the death of Sofia Leonard on 19th December, while being grateful to God for the gift of her life and of her time with us. Her funeral will be at St Albert’s on 8th January at 11am, and will be livestreamed. Sofia joined the Edinburgh Fraternity in 2019 after the
Edinburgh professions
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.
Edinburgh Fraternity profession
Today, Saturday 6th September 2025, we celebrated the Temporary Profession of Alison Deighan. Please keep Alison in your prayers.
Christina Paddock RIP
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
The Master of the Order in Edinburgh
On Tuesday 8th October 2024, the Master of the Order of Preachers, fr. Gerard Timoner, and the Socius for Northern Europe, fr. Thomas Brogl, celebrated Mass with the Dominican Community and parishioners of St Albert’s, Edinburgh and fr. Nicholas Crowe, Provincial. During the Mass, Anthony Capildeo, Lilian Lee and Lee Patterson made their Temporary Professions in the
Michael van der Zande RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Michael van der Zande. Michael was in his 90s, and had been a member of Edinburgh Fraternity since 2012. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord And let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen
Edinburgh profession
It is with joy that we announce the profession of Tricia Murphy Black on Saturday 7th September 2024. Please keep Tricia in your prayers.
Colin Barnes RIP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Colin Barnes of the Edinburgh Fraternity. Colin died earlier today. Please keep Colin’s wife, Teresa, and his family in your prayers. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen
Admissions in Edinburgh Fraternity
Congratulations to Alison, Anthony, Lillian and Tricia, who were admitted to the Edinburgh Fraternity on Saturday 2nd September. Please keep them in your prayers. The admissions took place as part of a Regional Day, where Lay Dominicans from Edinburgh, Glasgow and the North East of England met together, to spend time in prayer, to get