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Q&A: Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P.
Q&A: Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P. By Praedicare Staff Welcome to New York City, Father! Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? I grew up in a small town in southeast Ohio (St. Clairsville) with my two older sisters. I attended Franciscan University at...
Thousands Flock to Venerate the Skull of St. Thomas
As Fr. Pier Giorgio’s story hinted at, the Dominican Order is in the midst of celebrating a three year jubilee of St. Thomas Aquinas. In 2023, the Order celebrated the 700th anniversary of the canonization of St. Thomas; in 2024, the 750th anniversary of St. Thomas’...
Preaching in the Digital Public Square
A New Platform for the Gospel On the feast of Pentecost, the Church remembers when the Holy Spirit descended upon Our Lady and the Apostles, sending them out to proclaim the Gospel to all nations. So too, the Dominican friars have been sent into the world to preach...
Dominicans Expand to Rockville Centre
The Province of St. Joseph is expanding its ministry footprint into the Diocese of Rockville Centre in June 2024. Four Dominican friars will be assigned to create a new Dominican community at St. Barnabas the Apostle parish, the first community of Dominican friars in...