The Lay Dominicans of our Province met at Ushaw, Durham from 17-19 July for a Chapter meeting. All our 14 groups were represented, and we were joined by some of our Religious Assistants, our Provincial Promoter of the Laity, fr. Thomas Mannion OP and the Promoter of the Laity for the Order, fr. Cristóbal Torres,
Congratulations to Ted Patulan who was ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, by Bishop Stephen Wright, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Newcastle today. Ted is a Lay Dominican in North East Fraternity, and he is pictured with Bishop Stephen, and with Andy, Christine, Gavin and Margaret of North East
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.
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.
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
The island of Jamaica has been devastated by a major hurricane. The Dominican friars in Jamaica and Grenada are members of our Province, and are involved in the work to provide relief and assistance to the people affected. Fr Clifton Harris OP, the superior of the Dominican community, has been appointed to an Archdiocesan team
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.
