Lay Dominicans

of Rochester, NY

About Us

Members of the Fraternities of St. Dominic are lay men and women who are fully incorporated members of the Order of Preachers and live out their Dominican vocation in the world. Through the Four Pillars of prayer, study, community, and apostolate we work to preach the Gospel and grow in personal holiness. You can learn more about the Lay Dominican life here:
Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic - Province of St. Joseph (Eastern USA)




The Rule

Dominican Spirituality calls members to certain obligations, when possible according to their state in life, which include:

  • Participating in daily Mass
  • Daily praying some portions of the Liturgy of the Hours, with a minimum component of Morning and Evening Prayer
  • Daily recitation of the Rosary
  • Daily reading and reflecting on Sacred Scripture
  • Monthly reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
  • Frequent and ongoing study of matters pertaining to the Church, the world, and their apostolate
  • An annual retreat, either on their own or with other members of the Fraternity




Angelic Warfare Confraternity

The Angelic Warfare Confraternity is an apostolate of the Dominican Order. It is a worldwide brotherhood and sisterhood focused on fighting against sins of impurity.

You can join the Confraternity by being enrolled by an eligible priest; membership entails saying the required prayers daily in union with the community. Please contact us to learn about upcoming enrollments in the Rochester area.

Contact

Please join us for our monthly meeting:

St Jerome's Church
207 Garfield St, East Rochester, NY 14445
2nd Sunday of the Month
3:00-5:00

For more information contact Mary Anderson:
marymattie@yahoo.com
(585) 377-2672