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Dear Friends,

Mid-summer is upon us.Many of us are already onleave from our ministriesand jobs or are preparingto go on vacation withfriends and family. It is a

 blessed time of spiritual and physicalrefreshment. For the Friars of the Province of St. Joseph, this is also time to look back at theaccomplishments of the past y ear and to getready for the challenges of the next season.

 As you know, last April saw the formaldedication of the new Academic Center andTheological Library at the Dominican Houseof Studies (DHS) in Washington, D.C.Undoubtedly, that was the highlight of the

 year. And I cannot stress enough the vitalrole you, our dear donors and supporters,have played in making this momentous eventa reality with your generous gifts andprayers. We call on you again, in gratitude, tosupport us in the year ahead, as we focus onthe completion of the renovation of the Priory at the DHS and a host of other initiatives.

But I want to take full advantage of thispause in our busy lives and express gratitude.God’s blessings continue to be so abundantthat words fall short. This month, 11 new candidates began their three-week postulancy at Providence College inProvidence, RI. On Aug. 8, they will formally 

 begin their novitiate year at St. Gertrude’sPriory outside Cincinnati. Thanks to you, weare able to welcome these wonderful youngmen, house them, feed them and begin theirformation toward becoming a new generationof Friars to serv e the people of God.

This month, too, has brought tremendous joy and blessing with theepiscopal ordination of Fr. Augustine DiNoia, O.P.. Pope BenedictXVI has named him Secretary of theCongregation for Divine Worship and theDiscipline of the Sacraments. This is anenormous honor for the Province of the St.Joseph and, again, a tribute to yourcommitment. For Fr. Di Noia’s comments atthe Ordination and to view and relive theevent, please click here.

 Also recently posted on the site is the audio version of a magnificent lecture Fr. RomanusCessario, O.P., speaking at a recent vocation

 weekend, gave on Dominican spirituality. Hespeaks of it as a grace freely bestowed by God, in contrast to contemporary formulas of spirituality that substitute “mental creationsfor true Christian devotion.”

Dear Colleagues: 

July is a wonderful monthto spend time with ourfamilies, enjoying ourprecious time together.

 While engaging in thisactivity, please keep ourFriars in mind; they needour prayers,encouragement andfinancial support.

Sincerely in Christ,

Ray Clark PresidentDominican Foundation

 

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 All good things come from the Lord. It is ourtask to be open to His gifts and collaborate

 with Him to the best of our abilities. You, ourdear friends, are answering that call monthafter month, year after year.

My friend, Catholics throughout our provinceare longing for solid preaching, instructionand pastoral care.

I truly believe that the Province of St.Joseph through the grace of God, can help

 bring about a renewal in Catholic preaching,teaching, and parish life. But we need yourhelp.

Please, pray for our Friars and co-workers.This is by far the most important thing youcan do for us. We are deeply grateful for the

 blessings we receive from our friends’ daily prayers and spiritual offerings.

 And please, contribute to the DominicanFoundation. Because of the generosity of ourfriends, we’ve been able to do so much. Butthis can only continue if Catholics like youcontinue to step out in faith and send agenerous contribution today.

Join me in this tremendous work. Through your prayers, your energy, and your financialresources, we can, together, help bring abouta new springtime of faith!

 As always, we want to remind you to visit oursite regularly. There are new items postedalmost daily. Better yet, sign up to receiveour email announcements sent out each timea new piece is added online. Just go to

 www.op-stjoseph.org, follow the prompt andenter your email address. It is very easy todo.

Sending you my prayers and best wishes fora blessed summer, I am

Sincerely yours,

Fr. John Farren, O.P. Vicar Provincial for AdvancementDominican Foundation

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