Today, we give thanks to the Lord for the gift of 21 Dominican postulants from the Philippines, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. Of these, 2 Sri Lankans will arrive later in September, and 1 Filipino by the 1st week of August. They begin their postulancy at the St. Albert the Great Pre-Novitiate House in Calamba City, where they will spend a year of prayer, discernment, study, and community life as they prepare to enter the novitiate. We also express our heartfelt gratitude to the

The Dominican Province of the Philippines warmly congratulates Rev. Fr. Lauro G. de Dios, OP, on his election to a second term as Prior of St. Albert the Great Convent in Calamba City, Laguna. He was formally installed as Prior on July 12, 2026. His reelection expresses the community’s renewed trust in his leadership and dedication to the Dominican life and mission. We pray that the Lord may grant Fr. Lauro wisdom, strength, and humility as he continues to guide the brothers

On 15 July 2026 (Wednesday), brothers from the Dominican Province of the Philippines attended the launching of Ayala Museum's exhibit titled "Turning Tides: Maritime Encounters and Exchanges of Power." The exhibit, which will run until February 2027, features two important events which occured at sea: the Battle of Mactan and the Battles of La Naval. In featuring the Battles of La Naval, the exhibit displays artifacts and artworks from both the National Shrine of Our Lady of

The Dominican Province of the Philippines, Santo Domingo Convent, and Santo Domingo Parish cordially invite the faithful to participate in the celebration of the 54th Parish Fiesta of Santo Domingo Parish and the Solemn Installation of the New Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Paul Lovell G. Javier, OP. The celebration will include the Novena Masses, parish-wide ministry activities, parish blessings, Kasalang Parokya, and the Fiesta Mass on 02 August 2026 at 4:00 PM, during which t

The Dominican Province of the Philippines proudly congratulates Br. Cecilio Vladimir E. Magboo, OP, on receiving the 2026 Outstanding Book and/or Monograph Award from the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST).

The Dominican Province of the Philippines joyfully congratulates Br. Valentinus Bayuhadi Ruseno, OP, on the successful defense of his dissertation at the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas, commonly known as the Angelicum, in Rome. His dissertation, entitled “‘The Holy One of God’ in Mark 1:24: A Lens to Understand Jesus’ Relation to the Law of Purity in the Gospel,” examines the identity and mission of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark, particularly in relation to the J

On June 13, 2026, the Dominican Studentate gathered in prayer as twelve of our student brothers renewed their Simple Profession for another year during Evening Prayer. The celebration was presided over by Rev. Fr. Filemon I. dela Cruz Jr., OP, Prior Provincial of the Dominican Province of the Philippines. Following the rite of renewal, Fr. Filemon, in his homily, described this moment as a “grace period”—not in its usual sense, but as an avenue for discernment. It is an oppo

On June 4, 2026, the Dominican Family rejoiced as nine brothers made their Simple Profession during the celebration of the Holy Eucharist at the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag in Pangasinan. This important occasion marked a new stage in their religious formation and their commitment to the Dominican way of life. The Holy Mass was presided over by Rev. Fr. Filemon I. dela Cruz Jr., OP, Prior Provincial of the Dominican Province of the Philippines, and co

Twelve Dominican student-brothers were among the graduates honored during the 2026 Solemn Investiture of the Ecclesiastical Faculties of the University of Santo Tomas, held on May 30, 2026. The ceremony marked the completion of their respective programs in theology, canon law, philosophy, and classical studies. Br. Tommy Riezky Tiyanto, OP, and Br. Leonito Mateo, OP, received the Licentiate in Canon Law, while Br. Julian Christopher Morada, OP, and Br. Lukas Sabdaningrat, OP

On Feb. 1, 2026, eight candidates began their formation as aspirants at the Our Lady of the Rosary Seminary in Katana, Sri Lanka. The new aspirants are B. Chatura Janith, W. S. Onel Fernando, B. Shenel Deshan, A. W. A. D. Adeesha Dewmin, R. A. D. Diyon Sanketh, H. P. Sasheendu Janeesha, J. M. Dineth Perera, and J. Sithija Akash Perera. The welcome ceremony featured a solemn celebration of the Holy Eucharist, presided over by Br. Adikari Arachchige Don Asanka Melroy, OP (Super