The Dominican Lay Inter-Provincial Council Conference reflected on growth, formation, mission and collaboration among Lay Fraternities in Canada and the United States. PORTLAND, OREGON — From April 24-26, 2026, leaders of the Dominican Laity in North America gathered for the Dominican Lay Inter-Provincial Council Conference at Aquinas Hall at Holy Rosary Parish in Portland, Oregon. Held every 18 months, the DLIPC…
This article grows out of recent discussions within the International Council of Lay Dominican Fraternities (ICLDF) on the mission of Justice and Peace in the life of Lay Dominicans. Writing as International Coordinator, Sébastien Milazzo offers his reflection on how care for the poor belongs at the heart of Dominican identity. I would like to share with you a few…
Dublin, 19 October 2025 For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowlinessbehold, from now on will all ages call me blessed.The Almighty has done great things for me,and holy is his name.(Luke 1:48-49) To all Provincials and Vice Provincials,To All Members of the Dominican Family Dear Brothers and Sisters, With gratitude to God, the Giver of all good things, the Dominican…
ROME — Pope Leo XIV has released his first apostolic exhortation, “Dilexi te” (“I have loved you”), a call to place the poor at the center of the Church’s life and mission. Signed on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the text insists that faith and love for the poor are inseparable. The Master of the Order of Preachers, Br. Gerard…
