2026 Ordination Appeal

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Supporting Formation

With thanks to Almighty God, we share the blessed news that our Dominican brothers stand on the threshold of ordination. After seven years of profound spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral formation, these men now step forward to dedicate their lives to Christ and His Holy Church.

This moment has been made possible because of your faithful generosity and fervent prayers. Through your support, you have shared in the mission of raising up preachers of the Gospel who will proclaim the truth for the salvation of souls. As these men prepare to lay down their lives in service to the Church, a large class of nine novices have begun their journey.

And the cost of their formation is significant.

Diagram titled “The Making of a Friar” showing the formation process leading to ordination in the Dominican Order
A graphic with a pie chart breaking down where the funding from the Ordination Appeal goes.

Years of Formation

To reach ordination, each friar must go through seven years of formation. It costs $58,000 each year to educate, form, and provide the basic needs of life for just one student brother. With dozens of student brothers in formation–and many more on the way–we rely on your great generosity to provide for their needs.

 We humbly ask for your assistance. Will you prayerfully consider making a special offering to support these young men as they prepare to become faithful heralds of the Gospel?

Supporting Formation

With thanks to Almighty God, I share the blessed news that our Dominican brothers stand on the threshold of ordination. After seven years of profound spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral formation, these men now step forward to dedicate their lives to Christ and His Holy Church.

This moment has been made possible because of your faithful generosity and fervent prayers. Through your support, you have shared in the mission of raising up preachers of the Gospel who will proclaim the truth for the salvation of souls. As these men prepare to lay down their lives in service to the Church, a large class of nine novices have begun their journey.

And the cost of their formation is significant.

A graphic with a pie chart breaking down where the funding from the Ordination Appeal goes.

Years of Formation

To reach ordination, each friar must go through seven years of formation. It costs $58,000 each year to educate, form, and provide the basic needs of life for just one student brother. With dozens of student brothers in formation–and many more on the way–we rely on your great generosity to provide for their needs.

 We humbly ask for your assistance. Will you prayerfully consider making a special offering to support these young men as they prepare to become faithful heralds of the Gospel?

Diagram titled “The Making of a Friar” showing the formation process leading to ordination in the Dominican Order

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