Priestly Fraternities of St. Dominic Reflect on Their Mission at First International Online Meeting

Members and promoters of the Priestly Fraternities of St. Dominic held their first international online meeting on Oct. 13 to discuss their role within the Dominican Order. The gathering focused on how diocesan priests apply the Dominican charism to their ministry in local churches, particularly in areas where Dominican friars are not present.

The meeting addressed how membership in these fraternities supports a priest's vocation through prayer, study, fraternity, and preaching. Participants noted that joining a fraternity does not replace a priest's existing responsibilities or his obedience to his bishop.

During a spiritual conference, Brother Michael Monshau, OP, of the Province of St. Albert the Great, spoke about how the Order experiences the contributions of fraternity members. He described the identity of these fraternities as an ongoing process of development and discovery within the mission of preaching. Monshau noted that this identity continues to evolve through the lived experiences and dialogue of the members with the Order.