Current Contributors

avatar for Br. Raphael Arteaga, O.P.Br. Raphael Arteaga, O.P.

Br. Raphael Arteaga entered the Order of Preachers in 2019. He is a native of Pawtucket, Rhode Island and a graduate of Providence College where he met the Dominican Order. Br. Raphael earned a bachelors of arts in theology with a minor in philosophy. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Cornelius Avaritt, O.P.Br. Cornelius Avaritt, O.P.

Br. Cornelius Avaritt entered the Order of Preachers in 2017. He graduated from McDaniel College with a degree in Neuroscience. Before entering he spent time teaching and working in biomedical research. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Brendan Augustine Baran, O.P.Br. Brendan Augustine Baran, O.P.

Br. Brendan Augustine Baran entered the Order of Preachers in 2016. He received a bachelors degree from Brown University and a masters degree from Columbia University. Before entering the Order, he devoted more than a decade working in secondary schools as a teacher, administrator, and coach. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Athanasius Becker, O.P.Br. Athanasius Becker, O.P.

Br. Athanasius Becker entered the Order of Preachers in 2022. He studied Mathematics and Philosophy at Hillsdale College, and after graduation he taught philosophy for one year at John Paul II Junior College in Benque Viejo, Belize.

avatar for Br. Vincent Mary Bernhard, O.P.Br. Vincent Mary Bernhard, O.P.

Br. Vincent Mary Bernhard entered the Order of Preachers in 2017. He is a graduate of Aquinas College in Nashville,TN, where he studied philosophy and theology. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Louis Bethea, O.P.Br. Louis Bethea, O.P.

Brother Louis Mary Bethea entered the Order of Preachers in 2018. Originally hailing from Springfield, VA, he earned a B.S. in chemical engineering from Carnegie-Mellon University and a M.S. in polymer engineering from the University of Akron. He spent ten years working as an engineer before entering the novitiate. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Patrick Bubel, O.P.Br. Patrick Bubel, O.P.

Br. Patrick Bubel entered the Order of Preachers in 2021. He studied mechanical engineering at SUNY Binghamton and then worked for one year at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Augustine Buckner, O.P.Br. Augustine Buckner, O.P.

Br. Augustine Mary Buckner entered the Order of Preachers in 2021. He is a graduate of George Mason University, where he studied economics and political philosophy. Before entering, he worked at The Trinity Forum in Washington, D.C. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Basil Burroughs, O.P.Br. Basil Burroughs, O.P.

Brother Basil Burroughs entered the Order of Preachers in 2018. He is a graduate of Queen's University in Kingston, ON, where he studied economics. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Christopher Daniel, O.P.Br. Christopher Daniel, O.P.

Br. Christopher Daniel joined the Dominican Order in 2017. He studied theology and philosophy at the Franciscan University of Steubenville and received his Masters of Theological Studies from Boston College. He spent a year working at Holy Name of Mary Seminary in the Solomon Islands before entering the Order. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Gerard Rosario DeAngelis, O.P.Br. Gerard Rosario DeAngelis, O.P.

Br. Gerard Rosario entered the Order in 2021. He grew up on Long Island, NY and before entering majored in Business Management and Philosophy at Boston College. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Michael Donahue, O.P.Br. Michael Donahue, O.P.

Br. Michael Donahue entered the Order of Preachers in 2016. Before entering, he studied math and physics at North Dakota State University. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Jacob Gerber, O.P.Br. Jacob Gerber, O.P.

Br. Jacob Gerber entered the Order of Preachers in 2022. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2017 with a degree in Criminal Justice. Before entering the Order, he worked in background investigations.

avatar for Br. Peter Goyette, O.P.Br. Peter Goyette, O.P.

Br. Peter Marie Goyette entered the Order of Preachers in 2022. Before entering, he attended Thomas Aquinas College in Northfield, MA where he received a B.A. in liberal arts.

avatar for Br. Clement Greenspan, O.P.Br. Clement Greenspan, O.P.

Br. Clement Maria Greenspan entered the Order of Preachers in 2021. He studied marine transportation at Massachusetts Maritime Academy and received a U.S.C.G. license as a Third Mate upon Vessels of Unlimited Tonnage upon Oceans. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Nicholas Hartman, O.P.Br. Nicholas Hartman, O.P.

Br. Nicholas Hartman entered the Order of Preachers in 2016. He graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington in 2015 receiving a B.A. in philosophy. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Bertrand Hebert, O.P.Br. Bertrand Hebert, O.P.

Brother Bertrand Hebert entered the Order of Preachers in 2018. He is a graduate of the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC where he earned both a bachelors and licentiate in philosophy. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Pius Henry, O.P.Br. Pius Henry, O.P.

Born in Reading, Massachusetts, Br. Pius Henry attended The Catholic University of America where he earned a BA in theology. While there he encountered the Order of Preachers through classes taught by Dominicans. Inspired by the Thomistic tradition and the clear presentation of the faith that was rooted in a deep contemplative prayer life, he entered the order in 2019. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Benedict Hernandez, O.P.Br. Benedict Hernandez, O.P.

Br. Benedict Marie Hernandez, O.P. entered the Order of Preachers in 2018. He is a graduate of Texas Tech University where he studied film. He worked as a videographer and video editor at an advertising agency in Houston before entering the Order. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Cassian Iozzo, O.P.Br. Cassian Iozzo, O.P.

Br. Cassian Mary Iozzo entered the Order of Preachers in 2021. He studied physics and mathematics at the University at Buffalo before going on to earn a doctorate in physics from Cornell University in the field of general relativity. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Finbar Kantor, O.P.Br. Finbar Kantor, O.P.

Br. Finbar Kantor entered the Order of Preachers in 2020. Before entering he studied music and economics at The Catholic University of America. After graduating in 2018, he worked as a paralegal in Washington, D.C. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Anselm Kelly, O.P.Br. Anselm Kelly, O.P.

Br. Anselm Kelly entered the Order of Preachers in 2021. He graduated from Hampden-Sydney College, where he studied history and government. Before entering the Order, he lived and worked in Richmond, Virginia. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Micah Kim, O.P.Br. Micah Kim, O.P.

Br. Micah Kim entered the Order of Preachers in 2019. Before becoming a friar, he studied physics at Vanderbilt University. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Matthias Knox, O.P.Br. Matthias Knox, O.P.

Br. Matthias Marie Knox entered the Order of Preachers in 2021. He earned an M.S. in Computer Science from Northeastern University in 2021 and a B.A. in Mathematics and Theology from Ave Maria University in 2018. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Dominic Koester, O.P.Br. Dominic Koester, O.P.

Br. Dominic Koester entered the Order of Preachers in 2016. After studying as a diocesan seminarian, he spent time working for a landscaping company while seeking to enter religious life. He finished a philosophy degree at the Franciscan University of Steubenville shortly before entering the Dominican novitiate. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Fr. Ceslaus Kowalkowski, O.P.Fr. Ceslaus Kowalkowski, O.P.

Fr. Ceslaus Kowalkowski entered the Order of Preachers in 2022. Originally from Northwest Michigan, he earned a B.A. in Philosophy from the Pontifical College Josephinum and the S.T.B. from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) before being ordained to the priesthood in 2020.

avatar for Br. Raymond La Grange, O.P.Br. Raymond La Grange, O.P.

Br. Raymond La Grange entered the order of preachers in 2016. He is a graduate of the University of Alberta, where he studied chemistry and physics. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Andrew Lyons, O.P.Br. Andrew Lyons, O.P.

Br. Andrew Lyons entered the Order of Preachers in 2022. He attended the Franciscan University of Steubenville for two years, then finished his undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame. He graduated in May 2022 with a degree in philosophy and theology.

avatar for Br. Juan Macias Marquez, O.P.Br. Juan Macias Marquez, O.P.

Br. Juan Macias Marquez entered the Order of Preachers in 2016. He earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Linus Martz, O.P.Br. Linus Martz, O.P.

Brother Linus Martz entered the Order of Preachers in 2018. He graduated from Christendom College in Front Royal, VA, where he studied Philosophy. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Jerome Masters, O.P.Br. Jerome Masters, O.P.

Br. Jerome Marie Masters entered the Order of Preachers in 2022. Before entering he studied Communications and Human Resource Development at University of Texas at Tyler. After graduating in 2021, he worked as a New Chapter Development Leadership Consultant at Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity.

avatar for Br. Bruno McHale, O.P.Br. Bruno McHale, O.P.

Br. Bruno Marie McHale entered the order of Preachers in 2022. He is originally from Brookeville, MD and attended The Catholic University of America where he completed a B.A. in Philosophy.

avatar for Br. Columcille Milligan, O.P.Br. Columcille Milligan, O.P.

Br. Columcille Milligan entered the Order of Preachers in 2021. He completed his undergraduate at Wyoming Catholic College in 2012. Before entering the Order he was working in Valparaiso, Indiana, as a Buildings and Grounds Manager for the Diocese of Gary. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Francis Mills, O.P.Br. Francis Mills, O.P.

Br. Francis Marie Mills entered the Order of Preachers in 2022. He studied at the University of Texas at Austin, receiving a B.A. in political science.

avatar for Br. Thomas Nee, O.P.Br. Thomas Nee, O.P.

Br. Thomas Nee entered the Order of Preachers in 2020. He did his undergraduate at Providence College, and moved on to graduate school in theology at the University of Notre Dame. He worked as a Catholic campus minister in Salt Lake City, Utah before entering the Order. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Luke Mary Neitzke, O.P.Br. Luke Mary Neitzke, O.P.

Br. Luke Mary Neitzke entered the Order of Preachers in 2017. He studied chemistry at the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 2013, and then philosophy and theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville before entering. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. John Henry Peters, O.P.Br. John Henry Peters, O.P.

Br. John Henry Peters entered the Order of Preachers in 2019. Before that, he studied philosophy and theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary as a lay student and was a Latin teacher in Ann Arbor, Michigan. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Thaddeus Pistrang, O.P.Br. Thaddeus Pistrang, O.P.

Br. Thaddeus Pistrang entered the Order of Preachers in 2020. Before becoming a friar, he studied Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology and Classical and Mediterranean Studies at Vanderbilt University. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Michael Prize, O.P.Br. Michael Prize, O.P.

Br. Michael Marie Prize entered the Order of Preachers in 2022. Before this, he earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, worked as a missionary with NET Ministries, and taught middle school math and religion.

avatar for Br. Charles Marie Rooney, O.P.Br. Charles Marie Rooney, O.P.

Br. Charles Marie Rooney entered the Order of Preachers in 2017. Raised in Darien, CT, he graduated from Duke University in 2016, where he completed a Program II major entitled “Markets, Society, and Personalism.” He then earned an M.A. in Philosophy at Maynooth University, Ireland in 2017, writing his thesis on Thomistic Personalism. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Titus Mary Sanchez, O.P.Br. Titus Mary Sanchez, O.P.

Brother Titus Mary Sanchez is from Ft. Worth, TX. After studying business and history at Southern Methodist University, he entered the Order of Preachers in 2018. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Gregory Santy, OPBr. Gregory Santy, OP

Brother Gregory Santy entered the Order of Preachers in 2018. He received a Licentiate in Philosophy from The Catholic University of America. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Cyril Stola, O.P.Br. Cyril Stola, O.P.

Br. Cyril Stola entered the Order of Preachers in 2017. He is a graduate of New York University where he studied economics. He entered the order shortly after graduation. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Columba Thomas, O.P.Br. Columba Thomas, O.P.

Br. Columba Thomas entered the Order of Preachers in 2016. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine and completed residency in Internal Medicine/Primary Care. His undergraduate studies were at the University of Dayton, where he majored in Music (Piano). On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Nicodemus Thomas, O.P.Br. Nicodemus Thomas, O.P.

Brother Nicodemus Thomas entered the Order of Preachers in 2018. He is from Waltham, Massachusetts where he was raised in a family of four and attended St. Mary’s Church. He is a graduate of Providence College, where he studied Philosophy.On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Jeremiah Tobin, O.P.Br. Jeremiah Tobin, O.P.

Br. Jeremiah Tobin entered the Order of Preachers in 2020. A native of Greenwich, Connecticut, he graduated from Providence College, where he studied classics and history. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Samuel Trecost, O.P.Br. Samuel Trecost, O.P.

Br. Samuel Trecost entered the Order of Preachers in 2020. He is a graduate of Villanova University, where he studied civil engineering. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Sebastian Vicente, O.P.Br. Sebastian Vicente, O.P.

Br. Sebastian Vicente entered the Order of Preachers in 2022. From Florida, he went to Ave Maria University, graduating with a degree in Theology.

avatar for Br. Roland Wakefield, O.P.Br. Roland Wakefield, O.P.

Br. Roland Mary Wakefield entered the Order of Preachers in 2021. He is a graduate of Providence College where he studied Theology and Spanish. He entered the Novitiate shortly after graduation. On DominicanFriars.org

avatar for Br. Barnabas Wilson, O.P.Br. Barnabas Wilson, O.P.

Br. Barnabas Maria Wilson entered the Order of Preachers in 2022. He studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Dayton. Before becoming a friar, he worked in the paper industry.

Former Contributors

Br. Ambrose Arralde, O.P.
Br. Vincent Ferrer Bagan, O.P.
Br. Aquinas Beale, O.P.
Br. Patrick Mary Briscoe, O.P.
Br. Justin Bolger, O.P.
Br. Bartholomew Calvano, O.P.
Br. Leo Camurati, O.P.
Br. Bonaventure Chapman, O.P.
Br. Leo Checkai, O.P.
Br. Paul Clarke, O.P.
Br. Timothy Danaher, O.P.
Br. Thomas Davenport, O.P.
Br. Frassati Davis, O.P.
Br. Martin Davis, O.P.
Br. Damian Day, O.P.
Br. Albert Dempsey, O.P.
Br. Pier Giorgio Dengler, O.P.
Br. Cassian Derbes, O.P.
Br. John Maria Devaney, O.P.
Br. Clement Dickie, O.P.
Br. Irenaeus Dunlevy, O.P.
Br. Boniface Endorf, O.P.
Br. Thomas More Garrett, O.P.
Br. Peter Joseph Gautsch, O.P.
Br. Hyacinth Grubb, O.P.
Br. Josemaría Guzmán-Dominguez, O.P.
Br. Joseph Martin Hagan, O.P.
Br. John Baptist Hoang, O.P.
Br. Reginald Hoefer, O.P.
Br. Luke Hoyt, O.P.
Br. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, O.P.
Br. Maximilian Jaskowak, O.P.
Br. Norbert Keliher, O.P.
Br. Joachim Kenney, O.P.
Br. John Paul Kern, O.P.
Br. Humbert Kilanowski, O.P.
Br. Bernard Knapke, O.P.
Br. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P.
Br. Reginald M. Lynch, O.P.
Br. Paul Marich, O.P.
Br. Mannes Matous, O.P.
Br. Edmund McCullough, O.P.
Br. Isaac Augustine Morales, O.P.
Br. Athanasius Murphy, O.P.
Br. Philip Nolan, O.P.
Br. Gregory Maria Pine, O.P.
Br. Alan Piper, O.P.
Br. Ephrem Maria Reese, O.P.
Br. Philip Neri Reese, O.P.
Br. Jordan Schmidt, O.P.
Br. Charles Shonk, O.P.
Br. John Sica, O.P.
Br. Innocent Smith, O.P.
Br. Raymund Snyder, O.P.
Br. John Mark Solitario, O.P.
Br. Henry Stephan, O.P.
Br. Jonah Teller, O.P.
Br. Simon Teller, O.P.
Br. Gabriel Torretta, O.P.
Br. Anthony Vanberkum, O.P.
Br. Dominic Mary Verner, O.P.
Br. Pachomius Walker, O.P.
Br. Michael Mary Weibley, O.P.
Br. Peter Martyr Yungwirth, O.P.
Br. James Wallace, O.P.
Br. Jordan Zajac, O.P.