Fr. Janko Zagar, O.P.
Born in Croatia on September 23, 1921, Janko entered the Order of Preachers in 1943, and professed first vows on August 4, 1944. After his ordination…
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Dominican Life in the 21st Century
The Dominican Friars, Nuns, and Laity offer a day of reflection on "Dominican Life in the 21st Century" at Corpus Christi Monastery in Menlo…
St. Catherine of Siena
Caterina (Catherine) Benincasa was born in Italy in 1347. Her hometown of Siena had been devastated by the Black Death, and many of her siblings…
Fr. Paul Duffner, O.P.
On April 14, 2015, Fr. Paul Duffner, O.P. celebrated his 100th birthday. Over the years Fr. Paul has served in a variety of ways: Novice Master,…
4 Tips for a Better Lent
Life as a Dominican is rooted in four areas, what we typically call the four pillars: prayer, study, common life, and ministry. Based on these…
Why St. Thomas Aquinas Matters
Despite the incredible connections available to us through roads, language, and the internet, we live in times of great confusion. Modern men…
The Blessing of Catholic Schools
I stand on the sidewalk in front of St. Dominic Parish School in Eagle Rock to greet the happy children popping out of cars as their parents…