Lay Dominicans

Central Province of St. Albert the Great, USA

Who are the Lay Dominicans?

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Who are the Lay Dominicans?

When Saint Dominic founded the Order of Preachers, he included not only the friars and nuns but also ordinary lay people. Driven by the same love of truth that marks our religious brothers and sisters, we live out our Dominican charism in our homes, at our workplaces, and on the streets.

In the Footsteps of St. Dominic

Before his birth in 1170, St. Dominic’s mother had a vision: a dog leapt from her womb carrying a flaming torch in its mouth, and set the world on fire. Dominic became a priest and, while on a diplomatic mission, encountered the destructive effects of heresy. To fill a profound need for authentic, well-formed witnesses to the true faith, he founded the Order of Preachers. Now called Dominicans, these Domini canis (“hounds of the Lord”) follow in his footsteps, setting the world on fire for Christ.

Discern Your Vocation

Find a Community

In the United States, the Order of Preachers is spread over four provinces. Begin by identifying which province you live in.

Central Province

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Pray Like a Dominican

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Pray Like a Dominican

Discover traditional Dominican prayers and devotions, from the Rosary to prayers for the dead.

Who We Are

Every Catholic is called to evangelize. The call to be a Lay Dominican is more focused: a way of life rooted in prayer, study, and community, bearing fruit in a preaching apostolate.

The Central Province Lay Dominicans come from all walks of life across fourteen states and Puerto Rico. In our homes, our workplaces, our parishes, and everywhere we go, we are sustained by our promise to live according to the Rule of the Laity of St. Dominic.

What is a Lay Dominican

Are You Called?

Whether you’re seeking to go deeper into your faith, looking for ways to serve the Church, or simply intrigued by Dominican spirituality, learn more about discerning a Lay Dominican vocation.

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What We Do

Prayer

Through private prayer, the Liturgy of the Hours, Mass, and Confession, Lay Dominicans center their lives on Christ.

Study

Study forms both the mind and the soul. This pursuit of truth is the natural companion of prayer and the necessary foundation of apostolate.

Community

We come together regularly in groups called fraternities, where we pray, study, and encourage each other in our Lay Dominican vocation.

Apostolate

Each Lay Dominican’s apostolate will be unique, but at its heart always involves preaching and is directed to the salvation of souls.