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Very Rev. Allen Moran, O.P., Reelected Prior Provincial
On Friday, June 5, 2026, the Very Rev. Allen B. Moran, O.P., was reelected to serve a second term as Prior Provincial of the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph during our 2026 Provincial Chapter held at Providence College in Providence, RI. That same day, his reelection was confirmed by the Master of the Order, the Most Rev. Gerard Francisco Parco Timoner III, O.P., and took effect immediately.
Two Friars of the Province of St. Joseph Ordained to the Priesthood
On Saturday, May 23rd, Friars Pius Mary Henry, O.P., and Raphael Mary Arteaga, O.P., were ordained to the priesthood of Jesus Christ. The Cardinal Archbishop of Washington, D.C. Robert McElroy, preached the homily from the pulpit of St. Dominic Church, a Dominican led parish.
Dominican Saints 101: St. Peter Martyr
Bookmarked by truth. That little idea summarizes the life of St. Peter Martyr (1206-1252, feast – June 4). His whole life began and ended with the profession of truth, especially in the written proclamation of his faith in the face of martyrdom. It is with this in mind, that he is considered the protomartyr of the Dominican Order.
The Best of Friends
The universal longing within the human person for love, acceptance and significance can open a person to the encounter with God, with Jesus Christ.
We Go to God Together
Friendship is a form of love, and love is a combination of two desires. Basically, it is a desire for the good of the beloved and a desire for union with the beloved.
Brothers Among Brothers in Friendship with Christ
For those called to be Dominican Friars, friendship with Christ and in Christ takes on a particular meaning: It is shaped especially within community life. The Friars’ common life is fundamental for them in every way–as men, as priests, as preachers for the people of God.Â
A Love for Christ, For the Poor, For the Law
An interview with Fr. Pius Pietrzyk, O.P., on helping the nation’s poor access legal services
The Priceless Gift of Friendship
St. Pier Giorgio (1901-1925) was a magnetic character, attracting a wide circle of devoted and loyal friends. Reading their letters to each other when he died suddenly at age 24 reveals just how much they were captivated by him: by his teasing, his antics, his kindness–and especially by his faith.
Nothing Short of Providential
Rooted in a 20-year friendship and a shared love for the pursuit of truth and gratitude for the gift of life, Sweeney’s dedication to the Dominican Friars reflects a life-long pursuit of truth and human dignity. What began as a providential encounter in New York has evolved into a vital partnership in mission, allowing Sweeney to channel his personal history into a legacy of hope for the next generation of the Church.
