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Who We Are
We are the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Martin de Porres and we are committed to preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the salvation of souls in the Southern United States.
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Becoming a friar involves a long journey of prayer and discernment.
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Your contribution is important for our 800-year legacy to continue the preaching of the Gospel for the salvation of souls.
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Who We Serve
In an area encompassing eleven southern states, we minister to the needs of people in every stratum of society – rich and poor, young and old, all races, ethnicities and walks of life. Click on the States below to find out more about our ministries.
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Events Calendar
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Saturday, October 20, 2:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Lafayette, LA -
Wednesday, October 24, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
New Orleans, LA - Tulane Catholic Center -
October 26, 5:00 PM - October 27
New Orleans, LA -
Saturday, November 3, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
New Orleans, LA - Xavier University -
Sunday, November 4, 3:00 PM
Rosaryville Cemetery
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News & Articles
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October 18
A $500,000 gift from the Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation will fund completion of the chapel in the Fr. Val McInnes, OP, Center for Catholic Life. The chapel, located on Tulane University’s uptown campus, will be named The Chapel of St. Martin de Porres, donated by Gayle and Tom Benson. -
October 10
Surprisingly, the story still works 80 years after the first movie. And the new movie, despite being a little long, with a few slow patches, works very well. Bradley Cooper was responsible for bringing this version of Star back to the screen. Read more... -
October 6
The Tricentennial of the City of New Orleans has given local Catholics the opportunity to reflect and give thanks for 300 Years of Catholicism in New Orleans. On Saturday, November 3, the clergy, religious, and laity of the Archdiocese of New Orleans are invited to A Celebration of Faith: Transforming the World, Witnessing to Jesus.
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Our Mission
Along with the thousands of friars throughout the past eight centuries, we strive to live out the Order’s mottoes: Veritas (Truth) and Contemplata aliis Tradere (to give to others the fruits of our contemplation).
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