Fr. John Paul Kern
Letter from the Executive Director
We praise God for the gift of life and his gift of eternal life in Jesus Christ!
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Thank You for Supporting the Dominican Friars
Christmas blessings to you and your family! In this octave of Christmas, I pray that you rediscover our Savior, Jesus Christ, who took on our humanity so that he could save us.
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Letter from the Executive Director
This year the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph celebrated the Month of the Rosary by hosting the first national Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage on September 30, 2023 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC.
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Facebook’s Upside
“My first contact with the Dominicans Friars was, believe it or not, through Facebook. I watched their informative videos and was truly impressed by their dedicated work.”
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Letter from the Executive Director
The abundant graces of the Eucharist are fueling the growth of the Church, even in the midst of a harshly secular environment.
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Letter from the Executive Director
The priesthood and the Eucharist are among the most precious gifts through which Jesus gives himself to us for our salvation.
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Letter from the Executive Director
This year is a historic moment for our country. This January, we gathered on the national mall in Washington, DC to March for Life for the first time in a post-Roe America.
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Why Dominicans Love St. Joseph
St. Joseph is not only the patron saint of the Universal Church but also the patron of the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. We invite you to watch the video below to learn about the special role that St. Joseph plays in the lives of the Dominican Friars with Fr. John Paul Read more…
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Letter from the Executive Director
I thank you, our benefactors, who share in our zeal to win souls for Christ, for your support and partnership in our Dominican mission of preaching for the salvation of souls.
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Meet our New Executive Director
It is with great joy and excitement that I take the helm of the Dominican Friars Foundation as Executive Director.
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Dominican Friars Take on Campus Ministry at Catholic University of America
After months of searching for the next leaders of campus ministry at Catholic University of America, a committee formed by CUA president John Garvey selected the Dominican Friars for the job.
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Dominican Campus Chaplain Prepares for a Turbulent School Year
Fr. John Paul Kern, O.P., is the University of Louisville Catholic chaplain. After converting to Catholicism at Penn State, Fr. John Paul worked as a reactor inspector for the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission before joining the Dominicans.
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