Help Support the Formation of Dominican Preacher
In 1216, Saint Dominic founded the Dominican Order to “preach the Gospel for the salvation of souls” and the Dominicans have faithfully carried out this mission for more than 800 years. Our modern world is hungry for truth, and the mission of preaching for the salvation of souls has never been more vital. God is raising up more Dominican Friars in response to this need. Today, with over 50 friars in formation, the Province of St. Joseph is one of the fastest growing men’s religious communities in the United States, and as mendicant friars we rely on your support to help us preach the saving message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Your generosity to the Dominican Friars Foundation is an investment in the future of the Church. We are deeply grateful for your partnership in our mission, and we keep you and your intentions in our daily prayers.
A Vocation Rooted in Truth
Dominican Friars are consecrated to preach Jesus Christ, the Truth. Dominican Friars follow the example of St. Dominic by immersing themselves in study, prayer, and community so that they may preach effectively in a world that has lost its way.
The Dominican Difference
For over 800 years, the Order of Preachers has formed men to proclaim the truth with clarity, compassion, and intellectual rigor. At the heart of Dominican formation is Truth — not an idea, but a Person: Jesus Christ.
From the classroom to the pulpit to the street corner, Dominicans are called to preach to whomever seeks the truth. And because of your generosity, they can answer that call.
The Future of the Church
It costs over $58,000 per year to form one friar — even with a simple lifestyle. Your gift helps provide:
- Tuition, books, and educational resources
- Housing and meals in community
- Travel for ministry and pastoral assignments
- Healthcare and insurance
- Spiritual and human formation
Your support of the Dominican Friars Foundation helped make the formation of priests possible. Thank you for your generosity!
This is the Dominican Moment
The twenty-first century is an age of overwhelming information, communication, and confusion–not unlike the time of St. Dominic. In such an environment there is a desperate need for trustworthy guides who can clearly communicate the fullness of the truth and intelligently address the questions and problems of today. It is providential that at such a time as this God has called an increasing number of young men to follow him as Dominican friars. Today, Dominicans engage in a variety of ministries, including serving as university chaplains, professors, parish priests, hospital chaplains, itinerant preachers, and digital evangelists. Supported by their Dominican life, community, and charism, the friars are bringing the light of Christ to the challenges of today’s world. This is the Dominican moment.
