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Donor Profile | Fred Pula (1926-2021)

The Pulas made their generous first gift to the Dominican Friars in 2018 after receiving an appeal in the mail asking for support for vocations to the priesthood. Following Marilyn’s death, Fred made the decision to include the Dominican Friars in his will.

A Pilgrimage to North America’s Oldest Shrine Brings Healing

“Lord, You know that I can only handle so much, and I don’t think that I can handle Crohn’s disease along with a lot of responsibilities. I can’t do both.”

The 15 Promises of the Rosary

The Rosary, as St. Dominic witnessed during his mission to the Albigensians, is also a powerful prayer for increasing the receptivity of souls to orthodox preaching.

Letter from the Director

As we look forward to summer’s slower pace, may your hearts also be lifted by God’s unexpected gifts.

Interview with an Exorcist: Fr. Luke Clark, O.P.

Fr. Luke Clark, O.P., was recently named chief exorcist of the Archdiocese of Washington, DC, by Archbishop Wilton Cardinal Gregory. He is also cofounder of the St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal (catholicexorcism.org), a Catholic organization that trains clergy, religious, and laity on spiritual deliverance.

Letter from the Director

God wants to create a new heart in us. Jesus, the new Adam, gives us His heart in the Eucharist.

Standing Up for Life at Brown

“The Dominican intellectual charism resonates with me and what I want to do, which is bring truth to Brown.”

The Dominican Friars Partner with the Sisters of Life to Minister to Mothers in Crisis

For over 20 years, the Dominican Friars have partnered with the Sisters of Life in ministering to women vulnerable to abortion, or who have given birth in the midst of crisis situations.

The Hillbilly Thomists are Back

The Hillbilly Thomists [an all-Dominican Friar bluegrass band] released their second album, the exhilarating Living For The Other Side, which, if the first album didn’t convince you, proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that these preachers are not a novelty act, but true artists and evangelists via the medium of American folk music.