Novices Vested in the Dominican Habit

On the evening of August 12, 2019, four men for the Province of St. Martin de Porres and two men for the Province of St. Albert the Great received the habit of the Order of Preachers marking the beginning of their novitiate year. View photos of the Rite of Vestition here.

The novitiate is a year dedicated to living Dominican life in a deliberate way – through prayer, study, and ministry on a daily basis. Our novitiate is located at St. Albert the Great Priory in Irving, Texas. During the novitiate year, the novice comes to a better understanding of Dominican life through:

• Experiencing communal and personal prayer
• Daily participation in the Mass
• Living community life
• Ministerial experience
• Classes on our history, saints, constitutions, spirituality, and the vows
• Attending workshops and conferences relevant to religious life

During this year the novice experiences all aspects of religious life. He grows in his ability to balance action and reflection, prayer and service, community and solitude. Learn more about our novices here.


(L to R) Br. Thomas, Br. Pio, Br. Albert, Br. John, Br. Louie, Br. Joseph