The Order of Preachers

When Does a Man Begin the
Application Process?

The candidate is asked to meet regularly with the nearest Dominican community as well as to visit St. Albert's Priory in Oakland, CA, for meals, recreation, common prayer and other activities which will enable the candidate to experience Dominican community life. The candidate is asked to have a spiritual counselor who will help him to reflect upon his vocation. Usually a man has been in regular contact with the vocation director and spiritual counselor for about six months to one year before beginning the application process. The province admissions board reviews applications for the following fall in April and in June.