Alumni Testimonials

Dominican House of Studies alumni reflect, in gratitude, on the invaluable role the DHS has played in their vocations to bring clarity over confusion.
Both nationally and internationally, our alumni bear a charitable and unflinching witness to the Gospel in many different roles: as chaplains, as pastors, as middle school teachers, as professors at seminaries and universities.

And, though love for Christ and His Church directs these men and women into very different roles, this work, vital for the renewal of our society and our Church, all starts at the Dominican House of Studies.

Here, at the DHS, young men and women who are ready to devote their lives to the service of Christ receive the intellectual confidence and unshakable foundation needed to draw our confused and divided world closer to the clarity and charity of Christ.

[brothermarkspencer]

I wanted to become a Saint Joseph Province Dominican… (My mentor and spiritual director was Father Val LaFrance, OP - AND - I had four (4) Aunts who were Adrian Dominican Sisters!.... When I attended a “come and see“ weekend at the House of Studies, DC (I had just finished my Masters Degree in Music / Liturgy) … I was absolutely shocked & heartbroken at how rude and belittling the brothers who were there at the time were... not just to me… But to several other wonderful young men who really were hoping to find peace & welcome! I am now a fully professed Franciscan Brother. I very much remember how hurt & abandoned I felt when I left DC!!!… Now whenever a young man approaches me with the same interests & questions I had… I go out of my way to let him know that everyone has gifts to bring to the church of God… Regardless of race, color, orientation, and education level.

[jackelinebravo]

OR ALL OR NOTHING, SR. Clare Servant of the Mother's Home