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Christmas Mass and Office Schedule
The prior and community at Blackfriars wish you all a Merry Christmas. All are most welcome to join us for Holy Mass and the Divine Office over these special days,...
Ordinations in the Netherlands
Student brothers from the priory travelled to Rotterdam for the ordination of Fr Richard Steenvoorde, OP and Br Stefan Mangnus, OP. Both Fr Richard and Br Stefan completed some...
New Liturgy Timetable
New Timetable from Monday 4th September 2017 The Chapter of the Dominican Community of Blackfriars Oxford has voted to adopt a new horary (timetable) from 4th September 2017: Monday to...
New Prior
The electors of the Dominican community of the Priory of the Holy Spirit, Oxford, have elected brother Robert Gay, O.P., hitherto subprior of Holy Cross, Leicester, as their new prior.
‘Did the Saviour See the Father?’
Christ, Salvation, and the Vision of God Fr. Simon Gaine’ s book is now out in paperback. Did Jesus enjoy the beatific vision of God on earth that Christians hope...
Fr David finishes as Prior of Blackfriars
Our brother David Goodill OP has finished as Prior of Blackfriars, but will remain in Oxford in his other roles as Vice Regent and Senior Tutor. The Dominican community will...
Appeal for help: Help Blackfriars Students Avoid Hardship
Join other Blackfriars alumni and friends in assisting students who would otherwise face financial difficulties. Money Worries Most students today have money worries. A national survey last year found 71%...
Br Joseph’s Solemn Vows
Please pray for our brother, Joseph Bailham, OP, who made Solemn Profession last Friday here in Oxford. He made profession directly to the Master of the Order who was here...
Congratulations to Richard Steenvoorde OP
Br. Richard Steenvoorde OP was ordained to the diaconate on Sunday 21st January by the Right Revd. William Kenney, CP (Titular Bishop of Midica). Richard plans to finish his MPhil...