Six Men Profess Simple Vows

Photo by George Kimura

 

Six Men Profess Simple Vows

 

God continues to bless us tremendously! On August 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, six Dominican friars made simple vows at our parish of St. Gertrude’s in Cincinnati, Ohio.

 

Photo by George Kimura

 

These first vows follow a year of novitiate, marking the beginning of their journey in the Order. Now these men will continue at the Dominican House of Studies for six years of rigorous intellectual and spiritual formation.

 

Photo by George Kimura

 

Photo by George Kimura

 

Photo by George Kimura

Meet Our Newly Ordained Dominican Priests!

The Dominican friars are called to preach the Gospel in every age and in every place it is needed. Through preaching, teaching, pastoral ministry, and the formation of new friars, they work to bring the truth of Christ to a world searching for meaning and hope.

Reflections like this one are made possible because of the faithful support of friends like you. Your generosity helps sustain the friars in their mission to proclaim the Gospel, serve the Church, and form future preachers of the faith.

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