World Premiere of Sleigh Ride
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Death of Fr. Donald Bramble, OP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Fr. Donald Bramble, OP. Fr. Donald (Philip Neri) Bramble, OP, a Dominican friar of the Province of…
Diaconate Ordinations 2024
Diaconate Ordinations 2024 The Dominican Friarsof the Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus and the Vietnamese Vicariate of Saint Vincent Liem…
Novice Prayer Partner
Praise God! Our Order continues to grow!
First Vows
First Profession of Simple Vows The Dominican Friars of the Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus and the Vietnamese Vicariate of Saint Vincent…
Death of Fr. Raymond Finerty, OP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Fr. Raymond Finerty, OP, who died on Friday, June 21, 2024. Fr. Raymond John Palmer Finerty, OP, 79,…
Presbyterate Ordinations
Ordinations 2024 The Dominican Friars of the Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus joyfully announce the Ordinations of their Brothers Columban…
Brother Project
While many of the Dominican brothers that you meet are novices or students preparing for ordination, that's not always the case. The Order of…
Dominicans to Assume Pastoral Care of Newman Hall-Holy Spirit Parish in Berkeley
Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, and Dominican Father Christopher Fadok, Prior Provincial of the Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus (Western…
Death of Fr. David Bello, OP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Fr. David Bello, O.P., who died on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Funeral arrangements are as follows: Benicia,…
Death of Fr. Bruno Gibson, OP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Fr. Bruno Gibson, O.P., who died on Sunday, March 11, 2024. He was born Rodney Gibson in San Francisco…
What Is Sought in a Steward
Trust in public institutions and in those who hold stewardship over them is minimal, as anyone can see. This includes the Church, a fact we can’t…
Death of Br. Gregory Lira, OP
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Br. Gregory Lira, O.P., who died on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Br. Gregory (known affectionately as…
Rosary Sunday: Give the world good, faithful priests!
One great preacher can change the world. You can help him!
Death of Fr. Paschal Salisbury
Please pray for the repose of the soul of our brother, The Rev. Paschal Salisbury, O.P., who died on Friday, August 18, 2023. Ordained in 1967,…
Pope Francis Names Rev. Steven Maekawa, O.P., Bishop-elect of Fairbanks
With joy and gratitude to God, the Dominican Friars of the Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus announce that Pope Francis has named one of…
Mission West - Spring 2023 Newsletter Now Available!
We're excited to announce that the newest edition of Mission West, our quarterly newsletter for friends of the Western Dominican Province, is…
Provincial Chapter 2023: More Elections
Read on for news from Chapter, including more elections and commission work!
Statement on the Election of Fr. Allen Moran, O.P., as Prior Provincial of the Eastern Dominican Province
Announcing news regarding the President of the Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology, Fr. Allen Moran, O.P. Read the full statement here or…
Provincial Chapter 2023: Prior Provincial Elected!
An exciting update from Chapter - we have a Prior Provincial!
Provincial Chapter 2023: Chapter Business Begins
Read our second update from Chapter!
Provincial Chapter 2023: Spiritual Retreat
Read our first update about the beginning of Provincial Chapter
Mission West - Winter 2022 Newsletter Now Available!
We're excited to announce that the newest edition of Mission West, our quarterly newsletter for friends of the Western Dominican Province, is…
Rosary Sunday: The world needs good, faithful priests!
One great preacher can change the world. How can you help?
Mission West - Fall 2022 Newsletter Now Available!
We're excited to announce that the newest edition of Mission West, our quarterly newsletter for friends of the Western Dominican Province, is available…
Death of Fr. Thomas Hayes, O.P.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of our beloved brother, Fr. Thomas James Hayes, O.P., who died on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Ordained…
Summer Reflection: Studying German in Berlin
This past July, I was in Berlin taking an intensive course in German. Over the past five years studying at the Dominican School of Philosophy…
Novice Prayer Pledge 2022
On August 16th, a new class of postulants arrived, eager to start their journey in the footsteps of St. Dominic. These men are preparing for…
Statement in Response to U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Roe v. Wade
Since the Supreme Court's ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson last Friday, the friars have observed heated debate surrounding the Court's decision. As…
Book Release: For the Beauty of the Earth
Fr. Bartholomew Hutcherson, O.P., is an itinerant preacher and member of the Western Dominican Province Preaching Team. His book, For the Beauty…
2022 Lenten Mission Schedule
Join our friars who are preaching around the country! Fr. Bartholomew Hutcherson, O.P. | Moments of Mercy Information on Fr. Bart's 2022 Lenten…
Reports from the Dominican Alaska Christmas Mission
Reports from the Dominican Christmas Mission Thank you for your prayers for our traveling friars who brought the Sacraments to remote communities…
Alaska Christmas Mission
Dominicans to Travel 5,250+ Miles to Bring the Eucharist at Christmas “Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping…
Mission West Newsletter | Winter 2021 - Now Available
We're excited to announce that the next edition of Mission West, the quarterly newsletter for friends of the Western Dominican Province, is available…
Western Dominican Province Announces New President of the Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology
Fr. Allen Moran, O.P., to Lead DSPT Beginning July 2022
Bread from Heaven
Fr. Bernhard Blankenhorn, O.P.’s, 'Bread from Heaven' is his latest publication on the Holy Eucharist.It is currently available for sale at…
Grace Explained, new publication by Fr. Brian Mullady, O.P.
Fr. Brian Mullady, O.P.'s latest publication, Grace Explained: How to Receive ? And Retain ? God's Most Potent Gift, is now available for sale…
Fr. Antoninus Wall, O.P. Vigil and Funeral Mass
Please pray for the repose of the soul of our beloved brother, Fr. Antoninus Wall, O.P.The vigil will be held on Monday, March 8th at 7:30pm.…
Rosary Sunday is Here!
Praise God, vocations continue to grow, even during these challenging times!This week is our annual Rosary Sunday: Dominican Student Appeal,…
An Abridged History of Catholic Campus Ministry - 2nd Edition
Dominican Father, Albert Felice-Pace, O.P,. has published an updated 2nd edition of his book, “An Abridged History of Catholic Campus Ministry”.In…
NOVICE PRAYER PLEDGE 2020
Will You Pray for Our 7 New Novices?Praise God, Dominican vocations continue to grow in the West!On August 18th, our seven new postulants arrived…
The New Mission West Newsletter Now Available
One of the best ways to stay updated with the Dominicans is to get our quarterly Newsletter. The latest one is just now reaching our donors and…
Captivated by the Master: A Theological Consideration of Jesus Christ
Theologian Fr. Brian Mullady, O.P. brings enlightenment and consolation to the faithful with this concise yet powerful summary of the teachings…
Livestream Now from Blessed Sacrament Church in Seattle
Livestream Now from Blessed Sacrament Church in SeattleWe are pleased to announced that our Sunday Mass Livestream at 9:30am PDT will now be…
Truth in 60 Now Available on YouTube
The Western Dominican Province has a new way to learn about the Truth, Goodness and Beauty of the Catholic Faith – the Truth in 60 series.Presented…
Western Dominican Province Releases New Mobile App
OAKLAND, CA – The Western Dominican Province, a province of the Order of Preachers (the Dominicans), announced today the release of a new mobile…
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center to Install New Crucifix
Today, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Newman Center will install as their main cross above the altar a replica of the original Cross of the…
"The Decalogue Decoded" Now Available
Fr. Brian Mullady discusses his most recent book, The Decalogue Decoded on EWTN Live with Fr. Mitch Pacwa. Watch it on YouTube here.For a full…
New Master of the Order Elected
Congratulations to Fr. Gerard Francisco Timoner III, O.P., who was elected by the General Chapter in Vietnam as the 87th successor of St. Dominic…
Bishop Robert Christian, O.P.
This morning, the Dominican friars of the Western Province learned of the passing of their brother, Robert Francis Christian, O.P., Auxiliary…
Dominicans Appoint New Director of Vocations
Fr. John Marie Bingham, O.P. grew up as the son of an Episcopal priest in Augusta, GA. After his family’s conversion to the Catholic Church in…
Fr. Mark Padrez, O.P., Accepts New Position as Executive Director of CMSM
Fr. Mark Padrez, O.P. - former Provincial of the Western Dominican Province - was recently selected to be the Executive Director of the Conference…
New Dominican Rectory Opens in Alaska
The Dominicans recently celebrated the opening of their new rectory in Anchorage, Alaska.On February 23rd, Archbishop Etienne – accompanied by…
New Provincial Elected!
The Dominican Friars of the Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus joyfully announce the election of Fr. Christopher Paul Fadok, O.P., as Prior…
Profession & the Promise of Obedience
On September 1, 2018 five brothers professed their first vows in the Order of Preachers.Please pray for our newly professed Dominicans, Br. Elias…
Developing Dominican Leaders
When Saint Paul writes to Timothy to advise him on the important qualities to look for in prospective bishops, he begins by listing a number…
2018-19 Novitiate Class
We are pleased to announce that ten young men will enter the Western Dominican Novitiate next month at St. Dominic Priory in San Francisco, California.…
Commit to Forever
On June 22, four Dominican friars of the Western Province were ordained priests of Jesus Christ by Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco, Robert…
Bishop Comes Home
It’s been over 100 years since a Dominican has served as a bishop in California. But that all changed on June 5, 2018, when the Most Rev. Robert…
Western Dominican Named Auxiliary Bishop
The Holy Father has appointed Fr. Robert Francis Christian, O.P., as auxiliary bishop of San Francisco. Fr. Robert is the first Dominican from…
"Dominican Brothers" Book - Advancing the Mission
After a year of intense research, Fr. Augustine Thompson, O.P., has released his latest book, Dominican Brothers: Conversi, Lay, and Cooperator…
"Certitude of Truth" Now Available
In Certitude of Truth, Fr. Brian Mullady, O.P., reflects on the many works of Pope Benedict XVI, examining various aspects of the Church and…
Fast Friars Run the Race
Most student brothers at St. Albert’s spend their Saturdays working on homework, preparing for ministry, or catching up on chores. But for Br.…
Grand Opening of Cate's Café
On Friday, January 15 -- just five months after work began -- St. Catherine of Siena Newman Center in Salt Lake City opened it's new coffee house,…
Rise Up And Focus
Over the past couple of weeks, Dominicans from the Western Province have attended two national conferences aimed at supporting Catholic college…
Friars Preach Truth to Youth
Over 200 Catholic teenagers and young adults gathered at St. Martin’s University in Lacey, Washington this past weekend, for the third annual…
Consecrated Life Panel
Prince of Peace Catholic Newman Center at the University of Washington recently hosted a panel discussion on religious life.Moderated by Patheos…
Our Friars are on TV
Frs. Brian Mullady, O.P., and Emmerich Vogt, O.P., are both appearing on EWTN this month.EWTN Live will feature Fr. Brian and Dcn. Harold Burke-Sivers,…
OPWest Launches New Website
It's an exciting day for the Order of Preachers and the Dominican friars of the Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus. After nearly a year…