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- Meet the Friars in Formation
- Come & See Weekends
- Vocation Articles
- Take the Next Step
- Come & See Weekend
  
  Becoming a Friar involves a long journey of prayer and discernment.
  The Come and See Weekend provides an opportunity for you to meet other men discerning a vocation and take a deeper look at Dominican life.
  Learn More
- Where do I start?
  
  Each man is created with a specific vocation. How can you know it unless you diligently discern where God is calling you? Maybe God is calling you to be a Dominican Friar. Take some time to consider whether He has designed you to do His work for the salvation of souls.
- Start Here
- Some Suggested Reading
- Come & See
- Contact the Vocations Director
Upcoming Events
- Fall Come & See Weekend
  
  October 23 - October 25
  
  This weekend gives you the chance to grow in your knowledge of the history and tradition of St. Dominic and the Order of Preachers as well as meet and talk with the friars.
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- Featured Videos
- News & Articles
  
  Young Men Answer Christ's Call (Even During a Pandemic)
  
  September 1
  
  - Fr. Francis Orozco, O.P.
  
  Our Lord calls young men to serve him and his Church, even during a pandemic! In difficult times it’s tempting to focus solely on the latest statistics and dire headlines, but like the whispering sound mentioned in the Book of Kings, good news abounds in the midst of noise and disaster. Read more...
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  Five Men Receive the Dominican Habit
  
  August 15
  
  - Fr. Francis Orozco, O.P.
  
  On Monday, August 10, 2020, five men received the Dominican habit and entered the novitiate for the Province of St. Martin de Porres. Read more...
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  Quidquid, or Why We Have to Change (15th Sunday in OT, July 12, 2020)
  
  July 12
  
  - Fr. Thomas Schaefgen, O.P.
  
  Quidquid, or Why We Have to Change (15th Sunday in OT, July 12, 2020) - Fr. Thomas Schaefgen, O.P.'s homily at the Tulane Catholic Center. Click to listen...
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  Discernment and Anxiety
  
  July 1
  
  - Br. Andrew Martin del Valle, O.P.
  
  Br. Andrew Martin del Valle, O.P., a student brother at St. Dominic Priory and Studium offers some thoughts on discernment and anxiety.
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  More News
- Our Mission
  
  Along with the thousands of friars throughout the past eight centuries, we strive to live out the Order’s mottoes: Veritas (Truth) and Contemplata aliis Tradere (to give to others the fruits of our contemplation).
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Becoming a Friar involves a long journey of prayer and discernment. The Come and See Weekend provides an opportunity for you to meet other men discerning a vocation and take a deeper look at Dominican life.

Where do I start?

Each man is created with a specific vocation. How can you know it unless you diligently discern where God is calling you? Maybe God is calling you to be a Dominican Friar. Take some time to consider whether He has designed you to do His work for the salvation of souls.

Our Mission

Along with the thousands of friars throughout the past eight centuries, we strive to live out the Order’s mottoes: Veritas (Truth) and Contemplata aliis Tradere (to give to others the fruits of our contemplation).

Becoming a Friar involves a long journey of prayer and discernment.
The Come and See Weekend provides an opportunity for you to meet other men discerning a vocation and take a deeper look at Dominican life.