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Fr. Donald Proudman OP (1913-1970)
Born in Shropshire on 10th August 1913, Fr. Donald grew up in Preston where he was educated by the Jesuits.
Propinasti Gratis “You Freely Poured Forth”
It has always been difficult to define or categorise Dominican spirituality. It is not rooted on a single type
Edmund Hill OP (23 July 1923 – 11 November 2010)
The following obituary is by fr Emil Blaser OP, of the Order's general vicariate in South Africa Fr Edmund Hill OP,
Homily for St Cecilia’s Day
This is a homily for St Cecilia's Day by our deacon, fr. Lawrence Lew OP, who is also house cantor
Requiem Mass in Woodchester
On 18 November 2010, five brothers from Oxford, including the Prior, fr. John O'Connor OP, visited Woodchester, which is near
Aquam Sapientiae
The words ‘water of life’ do not refer primarily to Dominic himself but are part of a bigger phrase ‘You
Ebur Castitatis – ‘Ivory of Chastity’
At the translation of the relics of St. Dominic, we are told that the air was filled with the odour
Wilfrid Ardagh O.P. (1896-1980)
William Ardagh, who was born in Birmingham on 7 December 1896, entered the Dominican novitiate in Woodchester at the age
Remember… we have Family in Iraq!
Dominican life in Mesopotamia traces its beginnings back to the earliest days of the Order, to 1235 when three Dominican
Rosa Patientiae
Patience is the first characteristic of love (1 Corinthians 13:4) and it is a key marker of sanctity - 'he
Dealing with Monkey Business
During his life St. Dominic had many encounters with the devil. Sometimes Satan would appear in diabolic form.
Irish Dominicans Discuss the Pope’s Letter to Seminarians
H/T to Dominicans Interactive Mark Davoren