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The Feast of Bl. Constantius of Fabriano

The Feast of Bl. Constantius of Fabriano

by | Feb 24, 2016 | General, Saints

Dominicans are often noted for their joy.  Yet, there was one Dominican blessed noted for his sorrow: Bl. Constantius of Fabriano (1401-1481, feast – Feb. 24). Bl. Constantius entered the Dominicans at at the age of 15 in Fabriano, Italy, at the Convent of St. Lucy,...

St. Margaret of Hungary

by | Jan 18, 2016 | Saints

Nun and Virgin St. Margaret was born to Emperor Bela IV and Mary Lascaris in 1242. She was placed in the Monastery of Veszprem for her education and later, she received the Dominican habit in Buda. She made profession to Humbert of Romans, fifth Master General, at a...
Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati

Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati

by | Jul 4, 2015 | General, Saints

Lay Dominican Pier Giorgio Frassati was born on April 6, 1901 in Turin, Italy to a family of political and social means. He attended the university of Turin as an engineering student. Giorgio was a popular student, a known social activist, and a servant to the poor...
Blessed Imelda’s Miraculous Communion

Blessed Imelda’s Miraculous Communion

by | Jun 26, 2015 | General, Photo Tour, Saints

On May 12th 1333, the day of the vigil of the Ascension, Blessed Imelda Lambertini, a Dominican nun aged just 9 (!) knelt in prayer and the “Light of the Host” was witnessed above her head by the sacristan, who then fetched the Priest so he could see....
Bl. John of Fiesole (Fra Angelico)

Bl. John of Fiesole (Fra Angelico)

by | Feb 18, 2015 | General, Saints

The following is an excerpt from, “A Pale Light” by Br. Charles Shonk, O.P. Bl. John of Fiesole, better known as Fra Angelico, was one of the great painters of the early Renaissance. Many people don’t realize, however, that he was also a Dominican friar,...