Frassati Fellowship
The first step in becoming a Dominican is getting to know us. You will often hear of “Come & See” in many places. In Vancouver, we emphasise “get to know”; so enquirers -- interested young men -- from Western Canada, "Come & Visit." Getting to know Dominicans and Dominican life is a gradual process. Our communities reflect the cultural diversity of the cities where we are situated and the Vancouver community has Canadian, Italian, Armenian, and Indian Dominicans. By relating with others we learn about ourselves.
We offer “Discernment Days” throughout the year where enquirers spend a day with our Dominican community praying together, meditating on the Scriptures, participating in conferences, and sharing a meal together. This permits a gradual vocational discernment with the Dominican Friars and also discovering the incredible history and spirituality of the Dominican Order.
We offer “Discernment Days” throughout the year where enquirers spend a day with our Dominican community praying together, meditating on the Scriptures, participating in conferences, and sharing a meal together. This permits a gradual vocational discernment with the Dominican Friars and also discovering the incredible history and spirituality of the Dominican Order.
Informal Steps:
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Contact |
Contact the Director of Vocation.
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Meet |
Set up an appointment to meet the Director of Vocation so he can discern with the enquirer.
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Join |
If you are in Vancouver, join the Pier Giorgio Frassati Fellowship where unmarried men meet twice/month to share their faith journey, study the Scriptures, and pray the Rosary.
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Formal Steps:
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Postulancy |
November 1st application deadline; December 1st admission. Six months with at least three months spent living at the Priory of Saint Mary in Vancouver.
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Novitiate |
The application to enter the novitiate involves three steps: i.) February/documents deadline; ii.) April/formal meeting; iii.) May/Prior Provincial receives documents. Decision made in May. June 1st admission.
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Receiving The Habit
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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