Admissions in the London fraternity
On 10 April, there were three admissions to the London fraternity. The fraternity is delighted to welcome Augusta, Karoline, and Lynne. Please keep them in your prayers.
Lifetime Profession
Congratulations to Simon Hewitt, of the London fraternity, who made his lifetime profession during the Dominican Family Seminar at Hinsley Hall, Leeds, on 20 March. Please keep Simon in your prayers.
Day of Reflection for Lent: North East
On Saturday 19 March, the North East Fraternal Group held a Day of Reflection, on the theme ‘St. Dominic and the Cross’. 17 people met in Durham (with a few more joining by Zoom), and many more joined us for Mass in the middle of the day.
Bridging the Gap
C.atherine Wallis-Hughes of the London Fraternity will be joining a panel at an event on Vocations at Fisher House in Cambridge. The Vocations Panel takes place on Thursday 10 March at 8.00pm. and will also be live-streamed on the website at fisherhouse.org.uk/live
Ukraine: Peacemaking When it Hurts
The Albertus Institute in Edinburgh (jointly with the School of Divinity’s Centre for Theology and Public Issues) are running a colloquium on peacekeeping in Ukraine on Friday 11th March from 4.30-6pm, on Zoom and in person at New College, Mound Place. Here is the link to register, which has details of speakers: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ukraine-peacemaking-when-it-hurts-tickets-289563621587
Litany of the Dominican Saints for Peace
“Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.… sound the trumpet, declare a holy fast… gather the people” Joel 2:12, 15 The Master of the Order has published a letter for Ash Wednesday, asking us to pray the Litany for Peace during Lent. A group of Lay Dominicans will
North West: Profession
Congratulations to Alanna-Michelle, who has recently made her First Profession. Alanna-Michelle is a member of the North West Fraternal Group, and celebrated her profession with the group on Saturday 22 January. Please keep Alanna-Michelle and the North West Group in your prayers.
Professions at Oxford
Congratulations to all those members of the Oxford fraternity who made their professions on Sunday 14th November. The fraternity celebrated 1 simple profession and 5 final professions. Please keep them all in your prayers.
Newcastle / Durham Study Day and Lay Professions
On 16 October, the Newcastle / Durham fraternal group met in person for the first time in over 18 months. At our study day, which we opened up to people from across the North East, we heard talks on: the image of St. Dominic, looking at how he has been depicted since his death 800