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January 23, 2017

Pope to Dominicans on 800th anniversary: Your good works give glory to God

Pope Francis arrives to celebrate a Mass marking the closing of the Dominican order's 800th anniversary celebrations at the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome Jan. 21.

ROME, Italy – Saturday Pope Francis encouraged Dominicans to persevere in their good works of the last 800 years, which have been like the “salt” and “light” of Christ, spreading the Gospel throughout the world.

Published in Vatican
January 18, 2017

Dominicans celebrate 800 years with reflection, prayer

The International Congress for the Mission of the Order, taking place Jan. 17-21, comes at the close of the order’s celebration of a Jubilee Year, which marks the 800th anniversary of their founding by St. Dominic.

ROME, Italy – As the Order of Preachers, better known as the Dominicans, celebrate the 800th anniversary of their founding, they gather in Rome from around the world to reflect on their history, their charism of preaching, and how they can continue to put this charism at the service of the Church today.

Published in International