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Slide Shows

Instructions

The priests and others who will participate in the ceremony gathered in the vestibule for final instructions.

Bishop opens with prayer

After the readings the bishop opened the ordination ceremony with a prayer and pointed questioning.

A schola of brothers led music

The friars from St. Albert and other houses of the province provided vocal support and beautiful performance pieces.

The Ordinandi are questioned about readiness.

The friars to be ordained stand up and answer in the affirmative when asked if they were ready.

The Bishop instructs them with his homily.

The bishop continues his instruction, leading toward a period of prayer for those to be ordained.

The Litany of the Saints

The Litany of the Saints was beautifully presented, allowing all to participate with full voice.

The friars lie prostrate.

The ordinandi prostrate during the litany.

The bishop continues in prayer

Imposition of hands - Boniface Willard

The bishop lays hands upon fr Boniface.

Imposition of hands - Mark Francis Manzano

The bishop lays hands on fr Mark Francis.

The Prayer of Consecration

The consecratory prayer is offered over the two ordinandi.

The Provincial lays on hands

The Prior Provincial and the Prior of St. Albert lead the priests in laying on hands.

All priests lay on hands

Every priest present, sharing the presbyteral charism, lays hands on the newly ordained.

Kiss of peace of clergy present

After the ordination proper, the bishop and all the priests present shared the peace of Christ.

Mothers bring up gifts.

The Mothers of the newly ordained bring up the gifts to be used in the Ordination Ceremony and Mass.

Fr. Mark Francis is reminded of his call.

Fr. Mark Francis is presented with the gifts to be offered at this Mass of Ordination.

Fr. Boniface is reminded of his call.

Fr. Boniface is presented with the gifts to be offered at this Mass of Ordination.

Mass continues

The Offertory and Consecration led by the bishop.

Fr. Mark Francis

Fr. Mark Francis offers part of the Eucharistic Prayer.

Fr. Boniface

Fr. Boniface offers part of the Eucharistic Prayer.
  • The priests and others who will participate in the ceremony gathered in the vestibule for final instructions.
  • After the readings the bishop opened the ordination ceremony with a prayer and pointed questioning.
  • The friars from St. Albert and other houses of the province provided vocal support and beautiful performance pieces.
  • The friars to be ordained stand up and answer in the affirmative when asked if they were ready.
  • The bishop continues his instruction, leading toward a period of prayer for those to be ordained.
  • The Litany of the Saints was beautifully presented, allowing all to participate with full voice.
  • The ordinandi prostrate during the litany.
  • The bishop lays hands upon fr Boniface.
  • The bishop lays hands on fr Mark Francis.
  • The consecratory prayer is offered over the two ordinandi.
  • The Prior Provincial and the Prior of St. Albert lead the priests in laying on hands.
  • Every priest present, sharing the presbyteral charism, lays hands on the newly ordained.
  • After the ordination proper, the bishop and all the priests present shared the peace of Christ.
  • The Mothers of the newly ordained bring up the gifts to be used in the Ordination Ceremony and Mass.
  • Fr. Mark Francis is presented with the gifts to be offered at this Mass of Ordination.
  • Fr. Boniface is presented with the gifts to be offered at this Mass of Ordination.
  • The Offertory and Consecration led by the bishop.
  • Fr. Mark Francis offers part of the Eucharistic Prayer.
  • Fr. Boniface offers part of the Eucharistic Prayer.

Ordination 2011
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Entrance to St. Albert Chapel

The Chapel is full

The Mass begins

Fr. Bruno Cadoré, OP (Master of the Order) addresses everyone in his opening remarks.

The First Reading

Br. Richard Maher, OP proclaims the first reading.

The schola

Br. Justin Gable, OP, Br. Simon Kim, OP, Br. Chris Brannan, OP, and Fr. Chris Renz, OP accompanied by Br. Mark Manzano, OP, on organ.

The Gospel

Rev. Br. Boniface Willard, OP, proclaims the Gospel.

All listen

Br. Dominic Maichrowicz, family, and others listen attentively to the Gospel.

Fr. Bruno Cadoré, OP (Master of the Order)

His homily dealt with what it means to say yes to God and in particular what that means for a Dominican.

Fr. Bruno Cadoré, OP (Master of the Order)

He continues ....

Fr. Bruno Cadoré, OP (Master of the Order)

He continues ...

Fr. Bruno Cadoré, OP (Master of the Order)

He concludes ...

Br. Ambrose Sigman, OP

Upon being called by name he stands before the Master of the Order

Br. Dominic Maichrowicz, OP

Upon being called by name he stands before the Master of the Order

Prayers of the Faithful

Rev. Br. Boniface Willard, OP, Fr. Bruno Cadoré, OP (Master of the Order), Br. Gabriel Mosher, OP. The prayer of the Faithful asked God's blessing on the Church, our world, and upon those who would make profession and their families.

Prayers of the Faithful

During the prayers of the faithful he became very thoughtful.

The Litany of the Saints

Brs. Ambrose Sigman (foreground), David Maichrowicz (background). The prostration before the altar during the litany.

The Solemn Profession

Br. Ambrose Sigman, OP places his hands in the hands of the Master of the Order and makes his solemn profession.

The Solemn Profession

Br. Ambrose Sigman places his hands in the hands of the Master of the Order and makes his solemn profession while the Very Rev. Fr. Mark Padrez, OP (on left) and Fr. Anthony Rosevear, OP (on right) look on.

Hands in Hands

The hands of Br. Ambrose Sigman, OP, in the hands of the Master of the Order.

The Solemn Profession

Br. Dominic Maichrowicz, OP places his hands in the hands of the Master of the Order and makes his solemn profession; the Very Rev. Fr. Mark Padrez, OP (Provincial) looking on.

The Solemn Profession

Br. Dominic Maichrowicz, OP, makes his solemn profession with Fr. Kieran Healy, OP (Student Master), Very Rev. Mark Padrez, OP (Provincial), Very Rev. Reginald Martin, OP (Prior if St. Albert, and Fr. Anthony Rosevear, OP (Novice Master) looking on.

Hands in Hands

The hands of Br. Dominic Maichrowicz, OP in the hands of the Master of the Order

Dominican Sisters

The celebration was blessed by the presence of Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist.

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Elevation of the Chalice during the Eucharistic Prayer.

Prayerful Listening

The Very Rev. Fr. Bruno Cadoré, OP quietly prays while others pray portions of the Eucharistic Prayer.

Very Rev. Fr. Mark Padrez, OP

Joining with the other concelebrants in the Eucharistic Prayer

Servers at the Liturgy

Br. Gabriel Mosher, OP, Br. Christopher Wetzel, OP, and Br. Richard Maher, OP

The Schola

Br. Justin Gable, OP, Rev. Br. Mark Francis Manzano, OP and others provided outstanding music.

The Mass is ended, go in peace.

Fr. Bruno Cadoré, OP (Master of the Order) addresses everyone before the final dismisal of Mass.

Br. Ambrose Sigman, OP signing the register

Notice is sent to the church of baptism that Solemn vows have been professed.

Fr. Bruno Cadoré, OP (Master of the Order) signing the register.

Br. Dominic Maichrowicz, OP signing the register.

Notice is sent to the church of baptism that Solemn vows have been professed.

A group picture after the ceremony

(L-R) Fr. Kieren Healy, OP (Student Master), Br. Ambrose Sigman, OP, Fr. Bruno Cadoré, OP (Master of the Order), Fr. Mark Padrez, OP (Prior Provincial), Br. Dominic Maichrowicz, OP, Fr. Anthony Rosevear, OP (Novince Master).

Cloister garden at St. Albert Priory.

Angel in the back garden.

Congratulations Brs. Ambrose and Dominic!

With the aid of all the angels and saints, we wish abundant blessings on our brothers who have dedicated their lives to God, to Blessed Mary, to St. Dominic and to the Order ... for life!
  • Fr. Bruno Cadoré, OP (Master of the Order) addresses everyone in his opening remarks.
  • Br. Richard Maher, OP proclaims the first reading.
  • Br. Justin Gable, OP, Br. Simon Kim, OP, Br. Chris Brannan, OP, and Fr. Chris Renz, OP accompanied by Br. Mark Manzano, OP, on organ.
  • Rev. Br. Boniface Willard, OP, proclaims the Gospel.
  • Br. Dominic Maichrowicz, family, and others listen attentively to the Gospel.
  • His homily dealt with what it means to say yes to God and in particular what that means for a Dominican.
  • He continues ....
  • He continues ...
  • He concludes ...
  • Upon being called by name he stands before the Master of the Order
  • Upon being called by name he stands before the Master of the Order
  • Rev. Br. Boniface Willard, OP, Fr. Bruno Cadoré, OP (Master of the Order), Br. Gabriel Mosher, OP. The prayer of the Faithful asked God's blessing on the Church, our world, and upon those who would make profession and their families.
  • During the prayers of the faithful he became very thoughtful.
  • Brs. Ambrose Sigman (foreground), David Maichrowicz (background). The prostration before the altar during the litany.
  • Br. Ambrose Sigman, OP places his hands in the hands of the Master of the Order and makes his solemn profession.
  • Br. Ambrose Sigman places his hands in the hands of the Master of the Order and makes his solemn profession while the Very Rev. Fr. Mark Padrez, OP (on left) and Fr. Anthony Rosevear, OP (on right) look on.
  • The hands of Br. Ambrose Sigman, OP, in the hands of the Master of the Order.
  • Br. Dominic Maichrowicz, OP places his hands in the hands of the Master of the Order and makes his solemn profession; the Very Rev. Fr. Mark Padrez, OP (Provincial) looking on.
  • Br. Dominic Maichrowicz, OP, makes his solemn profession with Fr. Kieran Healy, OP (Student Master), Very Rev. Mark Padrez, OP (Provincial), Very Rev. Reginald Martin, OP (Prior if St. Albert, and Fr. Anthony Rosevear, OP (Novice Master) looking on.
  • The hands of Br. Dominic Maichrowicz, OP in the hands of the Master of the Order
  • The celebration was blessed by the presence of Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist.
  • Elevation of the Chalice during the Eucharistic Prayer.
  • The Very Rev. Fr. Bruno Cadoré, OP quietly prays while others pray portions of the Eucharistic Prayer.
  • Joining with the other concelebrants in the Eucharistic Prayer
  • Br. Gabriel Mosher, OP, Br. Christopher Wetzel, OP, and Br. Richard Maher, OP
  • Br. Justin Gable, OP, Rev. Br. Mark Francis Manzano, OP and others provided outstanding music.
  • Fr. Bruno Cadoré, OP (Master of the Order) addresses everyone before the final dismisal of Mass.
  • Notice is sent to the church of baptism that Solemn vows have been professed.
  • Notice is sent to the church of baptism that Solemn vows have been professed.
  • (L-R) Fr. Kieren Healy, OP (Student Master), Br. Ambrose Sigman, OP, Fr. Bruno Cadoré, OP (Master of the Order), Fr. Mark Padrez, OP (Prior Provincial), Br. Dominic Maichrowicz, OP, Fr. Anthony Rosevear, OP (Novince Master).
  • With the aid of all the angels and saints, we wish abundant blessings on our brothers who have dedicated their lives to God, to Blessed Mary, to St. Dominic and to the Order ... for life!

Solemn Vows 2011
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Antoninus Hall at McKenzie Bridge in 1952

Historic Photo: Fr. Joseph Fulton receiving profession from Antoninus Hall at McKenzie Bridge in 1952. Thanks to Br. Raymond Bertheaux for pulling this photo from the archives.

Friends

Friends from Seattle continue the pilgrimage inaugurated by World Youth Day, 2002

Procession Begins

The Friars chanting “O Lumen” to St. Dominic, the Light of the Church.

The Homily

Fr. Chris Renz preaching on the experience of a submarine pilot, comparing it to Dominican life. Because of his past experience with the Submarine Alvin at Woods Hole Oceanography Institute, Emmanuel received the Word.

Come Forward

Br. Emmanuel is invited to come stand before the People of God.

Prostration during litany

Br. Emmanuel makes a prostration as a sign of offering his life to God. While the congregation is praying for Emmanuel, his nephew, Luca Juarros, age two, imitates the gesture.

Chapel

The Chapel at St. Benedict Lodge was full as the people prayed on behalf of Br. Emmanuel.

He Makes Profession until death.

I, brother Emmanuel Taylor, make profession and promise obedience to God, and to Blessed Mary, and to Blessed Dominic, and to you brother Emmerich Vogt Prior Provincial of the province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus in place of brother Carlos Azpiroz Costa Master of the Order of Friars Preachers and his successors, according to the Rule of Blessed Augustine and the Constitutions of the Friars Preachers, that I will be obedient to you and your successors until death.

The Per Ipsum

The elevation of the Body and Blood of Christ during the Liturgy of the Eucharist

The beautiful McKenzie River

After the Liturgy, the celebration proceeded on the deck overlooking the McKenzie River.

Food in Plenty For All

Party on the river was organized as a potluck by the community of St. Benedict.

The Feast Continues

Friars, family, and friends enjoying fellowship and food.

Friends Share Time Together

Friars T. More McGreevy and Denis Reily enjoy conversation and the river.

Music to Dance By

Dr. Lou Marzano of U. of Oregon Newman Center plays the accordion with Tim & Jen dancing.

Chilly Recreation

In the afternoon many people swam in the the frigid water including Br. Emmanuel who also rode the river board.

Farewell to Friends

Finally, Emmanuel thanks those friends who have kept him close to our Lord.
  • Historic Photo: Fr. Joseph Fulton receiving profession from Antoninus Hall at McKenzie Bridge in 1952. Thanks to Br. Raymond Bertheaux for pulling this photo from the archives.
  • Friends from Seattle continue the pilgrimage inaugurated by World Youth Day, 2002
  • The Friars chanting “O Lumen” to St. Dominic, the Light of the Church.
  • Fr. Chris Renz preaching on the experience of a submarine pilot, comparing it to Dominican life. Because of his past experience with the Submarine Alvin at Woods Hole Oceanography Institute, Emmanuel received the Word.
  • Br. Emmanuel is invited to come stand before the People of God.
  • Br. Emmanuel makes a prostration as a sign of offering his life to God. While the congregation is praying for Emmanuel, his nephew, Luca Juarros, age two, imitates the gesture.
  • The Chapel at St. Benedict Lodge was full as the people prayed on behalf of Br. Emmanuel.
  • I, brother Emmanuel Taylor, make profession and promise obedience to God, and to Blessed Mary, and to Blessed Dominic, and to you brother Emmerich Vogt Prior Provincial of the province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus in place of brother Carlos Azpiroz Costa Master of the Order of Friars Preachers and his successors, according to the Rule of Blessed Augustine and the Constitutions of the Friars Preachers, that I will be obedient to you and your successors until death.
  • The elevation of the Body and Blood of Christ during the Liturgy of the Eucharist
  • After the Liturgy, the celebration proceeded on the deck overlooking the McKenzie River.
  • Party on the river was organized as a potluck by the community of St. Benedict.
  • Friars, family, and friends enjoying fellowship and food.
  • Friars T. More McGreevy and Denis Reily enjoy conversation and the river.
  • Dr. Lou Marzano of U. of Oregon Newman Center plays the accordion with Tim & Jen dancing.
  • In the afternoon many people swam in the the frigid water including Br. Emmanuel who also rode the river board.
  • Finally, Emmanuel thanks those friends who have kept him close to our Lord.

Solemn Vows 2010
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Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

Entrance Procession to the Solemn Vows Mass with Br. Bernhard Blankenhorn, OP (left) and Br. Robert King, OP (right), in cappas, following the acolytes in the procession.

Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

As Br. John Evans, OP, Fr. Michael Monshau, OP (Prior), Very Rev. Roberto Corral, OP (Provincial-seated) and Br. Francis Le, OP (far right) look on, Fr. Christopher Renz, OP (Student Master) calls the candidates forward.

Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

The candidates, Br. Bernhard Blankenhorn, OP (L.)and Br. Robert King, OP (R.), stand before the Provincial with acolytes behind.

Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

Rev. Bro. John Evans, OP prepares to proclaim the Gospel.

Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

Very Rev. Michael Monshau, OP (Prior of St. Albert Priory) preaches at the ceremony.

Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

During the singing of the Veni Creator the brothers prostrate before the altar.

Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

May the Holy Spirit, whom we invoke in this hymn, so fill our brothers that they eagerly and joyfully follow in the footsteps of St. Dominic!

Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

There is a long time to meditate on what is about to happen while down on the floor.

Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

While holding the book of Constitutions within the hands of the Provincial, Bro. Bernhard Blankenhorn, OP makes profession of obedience to God, the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Dominic and the Master of the Order according to those same Constitutions until death.

Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

Another view of the profession made by Bro. Bernhard

Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

A third view of the profession made by Bro. Bernhard.

Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

While holding the book of Constitutions within the hands of the Provincial, Bro. Robert King, OP makes profession of obedience to God, the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Dominic and the Master of the Order according to those same Constitutions until death.

Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

A close-up of the hands of Bro. Robert King, OP while he is making his solemn profession.

Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

The brethren share a sign of peace with the newly solemnly professed.

Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

They joyfully congratulate each other while sharing a sign of Christ's peace.

Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

Br. Jesson Mata, OP, Br. Peter Do, OP, Br. Stephen Lopez, OP, Fr. Chris Renz, OP, Br. John Bingham, OP and Br. Zechariah Foreman, OP formed the schola which sang and led others in song during the liturgy.

Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

The mothers of the newly professed, Heidi Blankenhorn (L.) and Virginia King (R.) bring up the gifts of wine and bread to be used in the Mass.

Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

Our Provincial, the Very Rev. Roberto Corral, OP, receives the gifts from the mothers of the newly professed.

Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

Br. Bernhard Blankenhorn, OP (L.) and Br. Robert King, OP (R.) prepare to exit the chapel at the end of Mass.

Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

Br. Robert King, OP, follows Br. Bernhard Blankenhorn, OP in signing the Register of Solemn Professions while Fr. Chris Renz, OP (foreground) and the Very Rev. Roberto Corral, OP (background) look on.

Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

Many friends from our parishes and local community attended the Mass of Profession and the reception after.

Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

Parishioners from Benicia were particularly happy to share this happy time.

Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

Br. Bernhard Blankenhorn, OP and friends from Benicia.

Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

Br. Bernhard Blankenhorn, OP and friends from Benicia.

Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

Br. Bernhard Blankenhorn, OP and friends from Benicia.

Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

Br. Bernhard Blankenhorn with family and friends.

Solemn Vows - Jan 31, 2004

Benedikt Blankenhorn (younger brother), Hedi Blankenhorn (mother), Br. Bernhard Blankenhorn, OP, and Rainer Blankenhorn (father).
  • Entrance Procession to the Solemn Vows Mass with Br. Bernhard Blankenhorn, OP (left) and Br. Robert King, OP (right), in cappas, following the acolytes in the procession.
  • As Br. John Evans, OP, Fr. Michael Monshau, OP (Prior), Very Rev. Roberto Corral, OP (Provincial-seated) and Br. Francis Le, OP (far right) look on, Fr. Christopher Renz, OP (Student Master) calls the candidates forward.
  • The candidates, Br. Bernhard Blankenhorn, OP (L.)and Br. Robert King, OP (R.), stand before the Provincial with acolytes behind.
  • Rev. Bro. John Evans, OP prepares to proclaim the Gospel.
  • Very Rev. Michael Monshau, OP (Prior of St. Albert Priory) preaches at the ceremony.
  • During the singing of the <i>Veni Creator</i> the brothers prostrate before the altar.
  • May the Holy Spirit, whom we invoke in this hymn, so fill our brothers that they eagerly and joyfully follow in the footsteps of St. Dominic!
  • There is a long time to meditate on what is about to happen while down on the floor.
  • While holding the book of Constitutions within the hands of the Provincial, Bro. Bernhard Blankenhorn, OP makes profession of obedience to God, the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Dominic and the Master of the Order according to those same Constitutions until death.
  • Another view of the profession made by Bro. Bernhard
  • A third view of the profession made by Bro. Bernhard.
  • While holding the book of Constitutions within the hands of the Provincial, Bro. Robert King, OP makes profession of obedience to God, the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Dominic and the Master of the Order according to those same Constitutions until death.
  • A close-up of the hands of Bro. Robert King, OP while he is making his solemn profession.
  • The brethren share a sign of peace with the newly solemnly professed.
  • They joyfully congratulate each other while sharing a sign of Christ's peace.
  • Br. Jesson Mata, OP, Br. Peter Do, OP, Br. Stephen Lopez, OP, Fr. Chris Renz, OP, Br. John Bingham, OP and Br. Zechariah Foreman, OP formed the schola which sang and led others in song during the liturgy.
  • The mothers of the newly professed, Heidi Blankenhorn (L.) and Virginia King (R.) bring up the gifts of wine and bread to be used in the Mass.
  • Our Provincial, the Very Rev. Roberto Corral, OP, receives the gifts from the mothers of the newly professed.
  • Br. Bernhard Blankenhorn, OP (L.) and Br. Robert King, OP (R.) prepare to exit the chapel at the end of Mass.
  • Br. Robert King, OP, follows Br. Bernhard Blankenhorn, OP in signing the Register of Solemn Professions while Fr. Chris Renz, OP (foreground) and the Very Rev. Roberto Corral, OP (background) look on.
  • Many friends from our parishes and local community attended the Mass of Profession and the reception after.
  • Parishioners from Benicia were particularly happy to share this happy time.
  • Br. Bernhard Blankenhorn, OP and friends from Benicia.
  • Br. Bernhard Blankenhorn, OP and friends from Benicia.
  • Br. Bernhard Blankenhorn, OP and friends from Benicia.
  • Br. Bernhard Blankenhorn with family and friends.
  • Benedikt Blankenhorn (younger brother), Hedi Blankenhorn (mother), Br. Bernhard Blankenhorn, OP, and Rainer Blankenhorn (father).

Ordination in France - 2005

Bro. Bernhard Blankenhorn, OP was ordained in a Dominican Church located in Toulouse France with five others.

Ordination in France - 2005

Archbishop Emile Marcus, PSS, calls forth the candidates to the diaconate.

Ordination in France - 2005

The candidates lie prostrate before the altar during the invocation of the Saints.

Ordination in France - 2005

Only the bishop lays hands on those ordained to the Diaconate.

Ordination in France - 2005

The new deacons are vested in stole and dalmatic.

Ordination in France - 2005

Once vested, the deacons, one by one, approach the archbishop.

Ordination in France - 2005

Archbishop Emile presents the Book of the Gospels to Rev. Bro. Bernhard Blankenhorn, OP.

Ordination in France - 2005

The new deacons watch as the Archbishop begins priestly ordinations during the same liturgy.

Ordination in France - 2005

The priestly candidates, after the archbishop has laid hands on them, kneel as those priests present also lay hands on them.

Ordination in France - 2005

After the new priests are vested, Rev. Brother Bernhard assists the archbishop with the continued liturgy.

Ordination in France - 2005

During the Eucharist, Bro. Bernhard prays quietly from his place to one side.

Ordination in France - 2005

The Deacons in the procession out of the Church at the end of the ceremony.

Ordination in France - 2005

Rainer Blankenhorn (father), Msgr. Emile Marcus, Archbishop of Toulouse, Rev. Bro. Bernhard Blankenhorn, OP, Hedi Blankenhorn (mother), and Elisabeth Blankenhorn (sister)

Ordination in France - 2005

Another picture of Rev. Bro. Bernhard Blankenhorn, OP with members of his family.
  • Bro. Bernhard Blankenhorn, OP was ordained in a Dominican Church located in Toulouse France with five others.
  • Archbishop Emile Marcus, PSS, calls forth the candidates to the diaconate.
  • The candidates lie prostrate before the altar during the invocation of the Saints.
  • Only the bishop lays hands on those ordained to the Diaconate.
  • The new deacons are vested in stole and dalmatic.
  • Once vested, the deacons, one by one, approach the archbishop.
  • Archbishop Emile presents the Book of the Gospels to Rev. Bro. Bernhard Blankenhorn, OP.
  • The new deacons watch as the Archbishop begins priestly ordinations during the same liturgy.
  • The priestly candidates, after the archbishop has laid hands on them, kneel as those priests present also lay hands on them.
  • After the new priests are vested, Rev. Brother Bernhard assists the archbishop with the continued liturgy.
  • During the Eucharist, Bro. Bernhard prays quietly from his place to one side.
  • The Deacons in the procession out of the Church at the end of the ceremony.
  • Rainer Blankenhorn (father), Msgr. Emile Marcus, Archbishop of Toulouse, Rev. Bro. Bernhard Blankenhorn, OP, Hedi Blankenhorn (mother), and Elisabeth Blankenhorn (sister)
  • Another picture of Rev. Bro. Bernhard Blankenhorn, OP with members of his family.

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St. Dominic's Church in San Francisco, CA before the earthquake of 1906.

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By 1880, it was apparent that the church was too small for its rapidly growing congregation.

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Plans were drawn for a much larger church to be built of brick on the same site.

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The first church was moved to a location on Pine Street where it served as a parish hall.

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Although the cornerstone of the second church was laid in 1883, years of financial hardship followed and the church did not open until 1887 and was not completed for several years after. It served the parish until April 18, 1906.

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During the months following the great earthquake, parishioners gathered for Mass outdoors until, in October 1906, a wooden church opened on the Pierce Street side of the block.

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This "temporary" Saint Dominic's was to remain in use as a church until 1928 and as a parish hall until the 1960's when it was finally torn down.

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Work did not begin on the fourth Saint Dominic's until 1923.

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Archbishop Hanna blessed the new church after construction was finished in 1928.

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Even then, work continued for many years as the building we know now was brought to completion at the time of Saint Dominic's centennial celebration in 1973.

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For more of the history http://www.stdominics.org/art/history.asp

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For more of the history http://www.stdominics.org/art/history.asp

The Present Church

The fourth church on this site has been reworked after the earthquake of 1989. Flying buttresses and additional interior strengthening elements were added.
  • St. Dominic's Church in San Francisco, CA before the earthquake of 1906.
  • By 1880, it was apparent that the church was too small for its rapidly growing congregation.
  • Plans were drawn for a much larger church to be built of brick on the same site.
  • The first church was moved to a location on Pine Street where it served as a parish hall.
  • Although the cornerstone of the second church was laid in 1883, years of financial hardship followed and the church did not open until 1887 and was not completed for several years after. It served the parish until April 18, 1906.
  • During the months following the great earthquake, parishioners gathered for Mass outdoors until, in October 1906, a wooden church opened on the Pierce Street side of the block.
  • This
  • Work did not begin on the fourth Saint Dominic's until 1923.
  • Archbishop Hanna blessed the new church after construction was finished in 1928.
  • Even then, work continued for many years as the building we know now was brought to completion at the time of Saint Dominic's centennial celebration in 1973.
  • For more of the history http://www.stdominics.org/art/history.asp
  • For more of the history http://www.stdominics.org/art/history.asp
  • The fourth church on this site has been reworked after the earthquake of 1989. Flying buttresses and additional interior strengthening elements were added.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP walks to the outside front of the chapel at St. Albert Priory, Oakland, CA to begin his First Mass of Thanksgiving.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Just ordained the day before, Fr. Dominic radiates the joy of the newly ordained.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Just ordained the day before, Fr. Dominic radiates the joy of the newly ordained.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

As he approaches the altar, Fr. Dominic bows profoundly with the deacon.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Br. Emmanuel Taylor serves the Mass for Fr. Dominic. The concelebrants sit in the rear of the sanctuary.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Family members sit in the front choir forms, including his parents.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

The Sign of the Cross

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Greeting

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

The First Reading

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

His sister leads the Response.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Fr. Dominic proclaims the Gospel

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

"The Gospel of the Lord"

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Fr. Dominic preaches the homily.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Invitation to prayer.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

The deacon leads the prayers of the faithful.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Gathering all the prayers into one.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Fr. Dominic's family brings up the gifts.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Fr. Dominic prepares the altar.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Offering the bread

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Offering the wine.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Offering the wine.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Beginning of the Eucharistic Prayer.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

The Preface

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Fr. Dominic elevates the Sacred Body.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Consecration of the wine.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Elevation of the Precious Blood.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

"Through Him, with Him, and in Him ..."

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

His family kneeling during the Eucharistic Prayer.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your Apostles ....

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

The exchange of peace begins with his parents and grandparents.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

It is a large extended family so the exchange continues.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Fr. Dominic has a devotion to Mary which led to adding her name to his.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

All attention is on Fr. Dominic as the "Lamb of God" brings attention back to the altar.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

"Behold the Lamb of God ..."

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Fr. Dominic and Fr. Jude Eli, OP come down to the elderly members of Fr. Dominic's family to bring them communion.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Fr. Dominic brings communion to his grandmothers, and parents.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Fr. Dominic brings communion to his grandmothers, and parents.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Fr. Dominic brings communion to his grandmothers, and parents.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Fr. Dominic brings communion to his grandmothers, and parents.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Fr. Dominic brings communion to his grandmothers, and parents.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Fr. Dominic brings communion to his grandmothers, and parents.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Fr. Dominic brings communion to his grandmothers, and parents.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Fr. Dominic brings communion to his grandmothers, and parents.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Communion continues at the foot of the steps to the sanctuary

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Communion continues at the foot of the steps to the sanctuary

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Communion continues at the foot of the steps to the sanctuary

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Communion continues at the foot of the steps to the sanctuary

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Fr. Dominic placed the remaining hosts in the tabernacle.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

The closing prayer

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Some final words

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Special words to his parents

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

A special gift for his mother in word and symbol.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

Blessing and dismissal

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

As the closing hymn begins, the procession begins to form.

Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP - First Mass

The priests and ministers process out of the chapel.
  • Fr. Dominic DeMaio, OP walks to the outside front of the chapel at St. Albert Priory, Oakland, CA to begin his First Mass of Thanksgiving.
  • Just ordained the day before, Fr. Dominic radiates the joy of the newly ordained.
  • Just ordained the day before, Fr. Dominic radiates the joy of the newly ordained.
  • As he approaches the altar, Fr. Dominic bows profoundly with the deacon.
  • Br. Emmanuel Taylor serves the Mass for Fr. Dominic. The concelebrants sit in the rear of the sanctuary.
  • Family members sit in the front choir forms, including his parents.
  • The Sign of the Cross
  • Greeting
  • The First Reading
  • His sister leads the Response.
  • Fr. Dominic proclaims the Gospel
  • Fr. Dominic preaches the homily.
  • Invitation to prayer.
  • The deacon leads the prayers of the faithful.
  • Gathering all the prayers into one.
  • Fr. Dominic's family brings up the gifts.
  • Fr. Dominic prepares the altar.
  • Offering the bread
  • Offering the wine.
  • Offering the wine.
  • Beginning of the Eucharistic Prayer.
  • The Preface
  • Fr. Dominic elevates the Sacred Body.
  • Consecration of the wine.
  • Elevation of the Precious Blood.
  • His family kneeling during the Eucharistic Prayer.
  • Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your Apostles ....
  • The exchange of peace begins with his parents and grandparents.
  • It is a large extended family so the exchange continues.
  • Fr. Dominic has a devotion to Mary which led to adding her name to his.
  • All attention is on Fr. Dominic as the
  • Fr. Dominic and Fr. Jude Eli, OP come down to the elderly members of Fr. Dominic's family to bring them communion.
  • Fr. Dominic brings communion to his grandmothers, and parents.
  • Fr. Dominic brings communion to his grandmothers, and parents.
  • Fr. Dominic brings communion to his grandmothers, and parents.
  • Fr. Dominic brings communion to his grandmothers, and parents.
  • Fr. Dominic brings communion to his grandmothers, and parents.
  • Fr. Dominic brings communion to his grandmothers, and parents.
  • Fr. Dominic brings communion to his grandmothers, and parents.
  • Fr. Dominic brings communion to his grandmothers, and parents.
  • Communion continues at the foot of the steps to the sanctuary
  • Communion continues at the foot of the steps to the sanctuary
  • Communion continues at the foot of the steps to the sanctuary
  • Communion continues at the foot of the steps to the sanctuary
  • Fr. Dominic placed the remaining hosts in the tabernacle.
  • The closing prayer
  • Some final words
  • Special words to his parents
  • A special gift for his mother in word and symbol.
  • Blessing and dismissal
  • As the closing hymn begins, the procession begins to form.
  • The priests and ministers process out of the chapel.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Br. Michael Hurley, OP greets people before the ceremony outside St. Dominic Church, Benicia, CA.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Fr. Roberto Corral, OP (Provincial) and Br. Jerome Cudden, OP talk with family members before the Mass begins.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Members of the Dominican Laity also gathered for this event.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Br. John and Br. Boniface talk with the St. Albert choir director before the ceremony.

Solemn Vows - 2005

St. Dominic Church in Benicia, CA slowly fills before the ceremony.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Br. John Mellein, OP leads his family into the church.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Everyone is scurrying about making sure all is ready.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Br. John Mellein, OP points out other members of his family to a guest.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The procession begins with the thurifer and cross bearer.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Two acolytes with candles follow. Behind them the brothers to be professed enter and bow before the altar.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Priests from all over the Western Dominican Province gathered for this celebration.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The procession continues for some time.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Priests from our house of studies, St. Albert Priory, and from almost every one of our ministries from Alaska to Mexico and beyond are in attendance.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The Provincial, The Very Rev. Roberto Corral, OP, incenses the altar.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The altar is the locus of God's actions in the celebration of the Eucharistic Sacrifice, thus the reverence with which it is prepared.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The Book of the Gospels sits on the altar as a sign of the presence of the Word, Jesus Christ, whose gift of love is made present on this altar.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Br. David Seid, OP of the Southern Dominican Province, proclaims the first reading.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The families and friends, with those who are to make their solemn profession (Brs. Jerome Cudden and Michael Hurley), listen attentively.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The families and friends, with those who are to make their solemn profession (Brs. Vincent Kelber and John Mellein), listen attentively.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Ann Reagan, TOP, reads the second scripture selection.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Ann Reagan, TOP, reads the second scripture selection.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The incense is prepared for the proclamation of the Gospel.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Fr. Michael Dodds, OP, professor at DSPT, is blessed before proclaiming the Gospel.

Solemn Vows - 2005

"The Lord be with you ...."

Solemn Vows - 2005

The Book of the Gospels is incensed

Solemn Vows - 2005

Fr. Christopher Renz, OP, calls the names of those to make profession.

Solemn Vows - 2005

After their names have been called, they step into the aisle so that they might lie prostrate before the altar.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Br. Michael Amabisco, OP (L.), Fr. Mark Padrez, OP (M.) and V. Rev. Roberto Corral, OP (R.) kneel for the prayers while the candidates lie prostrate.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The brothers in the choir loft lead the Litany of the Saints.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Prostration is a sign not only of submission to the will of God, but also a plea for God's tender mercy as they offer their lives until death.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Their prostration is a powerful witness for those who are in attendance.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Prostration continued

Solemn Vows - 2005

The Litany ends with a prayer and the people return to their seats.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The brothers return to their seats for the homily preached by Fr. Michael Dodds, OP.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The brothers are called forward to state their intentions. Is this what they want?

Solemn Vows - 2005

Br. Jerome Cudden, OP, makes profession in the hands of V. Rev. Roberto Corral, OP, Prior Provincial of the Western Dominican Province.

Solemn Vows - 2005

"I, Brother Jerome Cudden, promise obedience to God, to Blessed Mary, to Blessed Dominic, and to you Father ...."

Solemn Vows - 2005

"according to Constitutions and Ordinations of the Order of Friars Preachers ... I will be obedient to you and your successors ....until death."

Solemn Vows - 2005

Br. Michael Hurley, OP, makes profession in the hands of V. Rev. Roberto Corral, OP, Prior Provincial of the Western Dominican Province.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Br. Michael Hurley, OP

Solemn Vows - 2005

Br. Michael Hurley, OP

Solemn Vows - 2005

Br. John Mellein, OP, makes profession in the hands of V. Rev. Roberto Corral, OP, Prior Provincial of the Western Dominican Province.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Br. John Mellein, OP

Solemn Vows - 2005

Br. Vincent Kelber, OP, makes profession in the hands of V. Rev. Roberto Corral, OP, Prior Provincial of the Western Dominican Province.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Br. Vincent Kelber, OP

Solemn Vows - 2005

Br. Vincent Kelber, OP

Solemn Vows - 2005

Br. Vincent Kelber, OP

Solemn Vows - 2005

The Provincial steps forward for the exchange of peace.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The Provincial embraces each solemnly professed brother.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The exchange of peace continues ...

Solemn Vows - 2005

The Rest of the Dominican friars present come forward to greet the solemnly professed.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The process starts with the superior of St. Albert and the Vocation Director.

Solemn Vows - 2005

All of the brothers then come forward.

Solemn Vows - 2005

It will take some time for all of them to greet and be greeted.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Members of the Dominican Laity join the line of well-wishers.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Each person seems to have something personal to say.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Joy is evident on the faces of those who were professed.

Solemn Vows - 2005

It is quite a sight seeing all those Dominicans in one place.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The brothers move back up the other side toward the altar.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Sometimes there is a pause as friend greets friend.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The church full of people wait patiently for the greetings to end and Mass to resume.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Pictures were taken in abundance, as if you could not tell already.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The brothers greet each other and return to their places.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The Mass resumes with the Prayers of the Faithful.

Solemn Vows - 2005

We pray in particular not only for the newly professed, but also for a continued growth in vocations.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Family members bring up the gifts of bread and wine to be used in the Mass.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Incense is prepared

Solemn Vows - 2005

The altar and gifts on the altar are incensed.

Solemn Vows - 2005

As the smoke rises to heaven, so we pray that the sacrifice to be offered will also rise to heaven.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The incense continues to rise

Solemn Vows - 2005

Not only the altar and gifts, but the cross, sign of our salvation and the core reality of this sacrificial offering, is also incensed.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The incense continues to rise.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The Incense continues to rise.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The people of God, the mystical Body of Christ, receive the incense.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The incense continues to rise.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The church is full of the smoke from the incense.

Solemn Vows - 2005

After communion the procession forms again for the exit.

Solemn Vows - 2005

All turn to face the altar as the closing hymn is intoned.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The thurifer leads the procession out of the church.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The acolytes follow behind the cross.

Solemn Vows - 2005

The many priests follow the newly professed.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Seen from right to left: V. Rev. Roberto Corral, OP, Fr. Christopher Renz, OP, Fr. Vincent Serpa, OP, Fr. Michael, Monshau, OP, and Fr. Michael Dodds, OP

Solemn Vows - 2005

The front of St. Dominic Church in Benicia, CA

Solemn Vows - 2005

St. Dominic Church in Benicia, CA was the site of our house of studies in the early days of the Province. It is one of five Dominican-owned institutions in the Western Dominican Province.

Solemn Vows - 2005

A Poster displayed in the parish hall during the reception.

Solemn Vows - 2005

Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

Solemn Vows - 2005

Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

Solemn Vows - 2005

Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

Solemn Vows - 2005

Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

Solemn Vows - 2005

Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

Solemn Vows - 2005

Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

Solemn Vows - 2005

Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

Solemn Vows - 2005

Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

Solemn Vows - 2005

Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

Solemn Vows - 2005

Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

Solemn Vows - 2005

Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

Solemn Vows - 2005

Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

Solemn Vows - 2005

Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

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Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

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Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

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Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

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Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

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Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

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Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

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Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

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Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

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Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

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Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

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Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

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Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

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Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

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Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

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Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

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Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

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Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession

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  • Br. Michael Hurley, OP greets people before the ceremony outside St. Dominic Church, Benicia, CA.
  • Fr. Roberto Corral, OP (Provincial) and Br. Jerome Cudden, OP talk with family members before the Mass begins.
  • Members of the Dominican Laity also gathered for this event.
  • Br. John and Br. Boniface talk with the St. Albert choir director before the ceremony.
  • St. Dominic Church in Benicia, CA slowly fills before the ceremony.
  • Br. John Mellein, OP leads his family into the church.
  • Everyone is scurrying about making sure all is ready.
  • Br. John Mellein, OP points out other members of his family to a guest.
  • The procession begins with the thurifer and cross bearer.
  • Two acolytes with candles follow. Behind them the brothers to be professed enter and bow before the altar.
  • Priests from all over the Western Dominican Province gathered for this celebration.
  • The procession continues for some time.
  • Priests from our house of studies, St. Albert Priory, and from almost every one of our ministries from Alaska to Mexico and beyond are in attendance.
  • The Provincial, The Very Rev. Roberto Corral, OP, incenses the altar.
  • The altar is the locus of God's actions in the celebration of the Eucharistic Sacrifice, thus the reverence with which it is prepared.
  • The Book of the Gospels sits on the altar as a sign of the presence of the Word, Jesus Christ, whose gift of love is made present on this altar.
  • Br. David Seid, OP of the Southern Dominican Province, proclaims the first reading.
  • The families and friends, with those who are to make their solemn profession (Brs. Jerome Cudden and Michael Hurley), listen attentively.
  • The families and friends, with those who are to make their solemn profession (Brs. Vincent Kelber and John Mellein), listen attentively.
  • Ann Reagan, TOP, reads the second scripture selection.
  • Ann Reagan, TOP, reads the second scripture selection.
  • The incense is prepared for the proclamation of the Gospel.
  • Fr. Michael Dodds, OP, professor at DSPT, is blessed before proclaiming the Gospel.
  • The Book of the Gospels is incensed
  • Fr. Christopher Renz, OP, calls the names of those to make profession.
  • After their names have been called, they step into the aisle so that they might lie prostrate before the altar.
  • Br. Michael Amabisco, OP (L.), Fr. Mark Padrez, OP (M.) and V. Rev. Roberto Corral, OP (R.) kneel for the prayers while the candidates lie prostrate.
  • The brothers in the choir loft lead the Litany of the Saints.
  • Prostration is a sign not only of submission to the will of God, but also a plea for God's tender mercy as they offer their lives until death.
  • Their prostration is a powerful witness for those who are in attendance.
  • Prostration continued
  • The Litany ends with a prayer and the people return to their seats.
  • The brothers return to their seats for the homily preached by Fr. Michael Dodds, OP.
  • The brothers are called forward to state their intentions. Is this what they want?
  • Br. Jerome Cudden, OP, makes profession in the hands of V. Rev. Roberto Corral, OP, Prior Provincial of the Western Dominican Province.
  • Br. Michael Hurley, OP, makes profession in the hands of V. Rev. Roberto Corral, OP, Prior Provincial of the Western Dominican Province.
  • Br. Michael Hurley, OP
  • Br. Michael Hurley, OP
  • Br. John Mellein, OP, makes profession in the hands of V. Rev. Roberto Corral, OP, Prior Provincial of the Western Dominican Province.
  • Br. John Mellein, OP
  • Br. Vincent Kelber, OP, makes profession in the hands of V. Rev. Roberto Corral, OP, Prior Provincial of the Western Dominican Province.
  • Br. Vincent Kelber, OP
  • Br. Vincent Kelber, OP
  • Br. Vincent Kelber, OP
  • The Provincial steps forward for the exchange of peace.
  • The Provincial embraces each solemnly professed brother.
  • The exchange of peace continues ...
  • The Rest of the Dominican friars present come forward to greet the solemnly professed.
  • The process starts with the superior of St. Albert and the Vocation Director.
  • All of the brothers then come forward.
  • It will take some time for all of them to greet and be greeted.
  • Members of the Dominican Laity join the line of well-wishers.
  • Each person seems to have something personal to say.
  • Joy is evident on the faces of those who were professed.
  • It is quite a sight seeing all those Dominicans in one place.
  • The brothers move back up the other side toward the altar.
  • Sometimes there is a pause as friend greets friend.
  • The church full of people wait patiently for the greetings to end and Mass to resume.
  • Pictures were taken in abundance, as if you could not tell already.
  • The brothers greet each other and return to their places.
  • The Mass resumes with the Prayers of the Faithful.
  • We pray in particular not only for the newly professed, but also for a continued growth in vocations.
  • Family members bring up the gifts of bread and wine to be used in the Mass.
  • Incense is prepared
  • The altar and gifts on the altar are incensed.
  • As the smoke rises to heaven, so we pray that the sacrifice to be offered will also rise to heaven.
  • The incense continues to rise
  • Not only the altar and gifts, but the cross, sign of our salvation and the core reality of this sacrificial offering, is also incensed.
  • The incense continues to rise.
  • The Incense continues to rise.
  • The people of God, the mystical Body of Christ, receive the incense.
  • The incense continues to rise.
  • The church is full of the smoke from the incense.
  • After communion the procession forms again for the exit.
  • All turn to face the altar as the closing hymn is intoned.
  • The thurifer leads the procession out of the church.
  • The acolytes follow behind the cross.
  • The many priests follow the newly professed.
  • Seen from right to left: V. Rev. Roberto Corral, OP, Fr. Christopher Renz, OP, Fr. Vincent Serpa, OP, Fr. Michael, Monshau, OP, and Fr. Michael Dodds, OP
  • The front of St. Dominic Church in Benicia, CA
  • St. Dominic Church in Benicia, CA was the site of our house of studies in the early days of the Province. It is one of five Dominican-owned institutions in the Western Dominican Province.
  • A Poster displayed in the parish hall during the reception.
  • Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession
  • Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession
  • Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession
  • Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession
  • Random pictures from before and after the Solemn Profession
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C242-Before Mass

Sisters of Charity

L02-Procession Begins

Dominican Sisters

C248-Candidates

Those to be professed

C249-Candidates

Those to be professed

C250-Candidate

Br. Bradley Thomas Elliott, OP

L25-Provincial

Very Rev. Mark Padrez, OP

C252-Opening Dialogue

Mass begins

L28-First Reading

Br. Dennis Klein, OP's sister, Sr. Basilia Marie Klein, reads the first reading.

L35-Gospel

The Very Rev. Chris Eggleton, OP, Southern Dominican Provincial, proclaims the Gospel.

L48-Veni Creator

Fr. Anthony Rosevear calls the candidates forward and they lie prostrate before the altar during the singing of the Veni Creator.

L52-Prostration

L76-Standing and Waiting

After the homily they stand and one-by-one go forward.

C262-Br. Bradley Elliott, OP

Placing his hand on the Book of Constitution, within the hands of Very Rev. Mark Padrez, he begins ..."I, br. Bradley Elliot, make profession and promise obedience....

L86-Br. Bradley Elliott, OP

I will be obedient to you and your successors ...." Returning to his place, he kneels.

C266-Br. Dennis Klein, OP

Placing his hand on the Book of Constitution, within the hands of Very Rev. Mark Padrez, he begins ..."I, br. Dennis Klein, make profession and promise obedience ...

L92-Br. Dennis Klein, OP

I will be obedient to you and your successors ...." Returning to his place, he kneels.

C269-Br. Kevin Andrew, OP

Placing his hand on the Book of Constitution, within the hands of Very Rev. Mark Padrez, he begins ..."I, br. Kevin Andrew, make profession and promise obedience to God, ...

L95-Br. Kevin Andrew, OP

I will be obedient to you and your successors ...." Returning to his place, he kneels.

C273-Br. Juan de la Caridad Sánchez, OP

Placing his hand on the Book of Constitution, within the hands of Very Rev. Chris Eggleton, he begins ...I, br. Juan de la Caridad Sánchez make profession and promise obedience...

L101-Br. Juan de la Caridad Sánchez, OP

I will be obedient to you and your successors ...." Returning to his place, he kneels.

C278-Br. Thomas More Barba, OP

Placing his hand on the Book of Constitution, within the hands of Very Rev. Chris Eggleton, he begins ...I, br. Thomas More Barba make profession and promise obedience ....

L107-Br. Thomas More Barba, OP

I will be obedient to you and your successors ...." Returning to his place, he kneels.

C283-Blessing

They kneel with scapulars held aloft as they are blessed and then sprinkled with holy water.

L116-Blessing

They kneel with scapulars held aloft as they are blessed and then sprinkled with holy water.

C285-Blessing

They kneel with scapulars held aloft as they are blessed and then sprinkled with holy water.

L159-General Intercessions

After the friars present exchange a sign of peace with the newly professed, Mass resumes with the general intercessions led by Sr. Maximilian Marie of the Mary, Mother of the Eucharist Dominican Congregation.

L164-Presentation of Gifts

Br. Juan de la Caridad's parents bring up the gifts.

L293-Book of Professions

After Mass the brothers gather in the sacristy to sign the book of profession.

L302-Book of Professions

The Very Rev. Reginald Martin, prior of St. Albert Priory, signs as one of the witnesses, as the profession happened in his community.

L303-Book of Professions

Br. Kevin signs as the Very Rev. Mark Padrez, Provincial of the Western Dominican Province, looks on. Fr. Padrez will sign all the Western Province entries.

L306-Book of Professions

The Very Rev. Chris Eggleton, Provincial of the Southern Dominican Province, signs as witness to all the Southern Province entries.

C294-Group Picture

The newly professed brothers

C299-Family

Br. Dennis with his family.

C308-Reception

Reception on the back lawn

C310-Reception

Good company and celebration enjoyed by all.

C312-Family

Br. Juan de la Caridad with his parents

C320-Br. Kevin

Br. Kevin Andrew
  • Sisters of Charity
  • Dominican Sisters
  • Those to be professed
  • Those to be professed
  • Br. Bradley Thomas Elliott, OP
  • Very Rev. Mark Padrez, OP
  • Mass begins
  • Br. Dennis Klein, OP's sister, Sr. Basilia Marie Klein, reads the first reading.
  • The Very Rev. Chris Eggleton, OP, Southern Dominican Provincial, proclaims the Gospel.
  • Fr. Anthony Rosevear calls the candidates forward and they lie prostrate before the altar during the singing of the <i>Veni Creator</i>.
  • After the homily they stand and one-by-one go forward.
  • Placing his hand on the Book of Constitution, within the hands of Very Rev. Mark Padrez, he begins ...
  • I will be obedient to you and your successors ....
  • Placing his hand on the Book of Constitution, within the hands of Very Rev. Mark Padrez, he begins ...
  • I will be obedient to you and your successors ....
  • Placing his hand on the Book of Constitution, within the hands of Very Rev. Mark Padrez, he begins ...
  • I will be obedient to you and your successors ....
  • Placing his hand on the Book of Constitution, within the hands of Very Rev. Chris Eggleton, he begins ...I, br. Juan de la Caridad Sánchez make profession and promise obedience...
  • I will be obedient to you and your successors ....
  • Placing his hand on the Book of Constitution, within the hands of Very Rev. Chris Eggleton, he begins ...I, br. Thomas More Barba make profession and promise obedience ....
  • I will be obedient to you and your successors ....
  • They kneel with scapulars held aloft as they are blessed and then sprinkled with holy water.
  • They kneel with scapulars held aloft as they are blessed and then sprinkled with holy water.
  • They kneel with scapulars held aloft as they are blessed and then sprinkled with holy water.
  • After the friars present exchange a sign of peace with the newly professed, Mass resumes with the general intercessions led by Sr. Maximilian Marie of the <i>Mary, Mother of the Eucharist</i> Dominican Congregation.
  • Br. Juan de la Caridad's parents bring up the gifts.
  • After Mass the brothers gather in the sacristy to sign the book of profession.
  • The Very Rev. Reginald Martin, prior of St. Albert Priory, signs as one of the witnesses, as the profession happened in his community.
  • Br. Kevin signs as the Very Rev. Mark Padrez, Provincial of the Western Dominican Province, looks on. Fr. Padrez will sign all the Western Province entries.
  • The Very Rev. Chris Eggleton, Provincial of the Southern Dominican Province, signs as witness to all the Southern Province entries.
  • The newly professed brothers
  • Br. Dennis with his family.
  • Reception on the back lawn
  • Good company and celebration enjoyed by all.
  • Br. Juan de la Caridad with his parents
  • Br. Kevin Andrew