Eastern Province Dominicans


Great on-line reading

Resources for Considering a Dominican Vocation


Most men who come to the Order of Preachers have done a significant amount of research. Here are some important documents if you want a closer look at what shapes the Order of Preachers.

Provincial News

2017 Simple Profession in Ohio


All are invited to the simple profession of fourteen of our brothers at Mass on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – August 15, 2017 at 11:30AM at St. Gertrude’s Church in Madeira, Ohio

first and last Mass
Seven new priests thank God for the gift of priesthood during a Mass of Thanksgiving

The First and Last Mass


Seven new Dominican priests celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving at the Dominican House of Studies. This homily is from the subprior of the community, Fr. Jacob Restrick OP.

Fr. Gregory Pine OP offers principles of Discernment

Theology of Vocation with St. Thomas Aquinas (video)


Christian identity, vocation, mission, and destiny issue from and return to Trinitarian communion, giving glory to God in the rich beauty of varied and diverse states.

The Powerful Intercession of the Dominican Nuns & Sisters

The Lord has Given Us Great Hopes of a Good Catch!


Bl. Pier Georgio Frassati
Young Adult Ministry in the Eastern Dominican Province

Dominican Young Adult Frassati Fellowships


The Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph are chaplains and assist to 11 young adult ministries, including 8 Frassati Fellowships. Get involved and build up the Church!

cloister garden

Getting Started: A Personal Message from the Director of Vocations


Here is how to get started with discerning a vocation with the Dominican Province of St. Joseph.

Visiting our Houses in the Dominican Province of St. Joseph


Visiting smaller houses in the Dominican Province of St. Joseph

Black and White in a World of Grey

Divine Providence and Dominican Vocation


Fr. Romanus Cessario OP spoke at our November 2017 vocation weekend on a timely topic for men considering a vocation with the Order of Preachers.

Announcing the 2013 Novitiate Class