Members of Mothers for Dominican Friars at the
Dominican Spring Gala. Photo by Matthew Barrick.
DOMINICAN MOTHERS
GROUP SUPPORTS THE
ORDER IN PRAYER
By George Cervantes, Director for
Advancement Services & Special Events
Attendees of the Dominican Spring Gala may
have noticed a special group in attendance for
the past two years: the Mothers for Dominican
Friars. Formed just last year, there are now
seventy in the group. Mrs. Kathryn Langevin,
one of the founding members, talks about this
new group.
What is “Mothers for Dominican Friars?”
It’s a prayer group specifically for mothers of
solemnly professed Dominican Friars within the
Province of St. Joseph. Our patroness is Blessed
Jane of Aza, mother of St. Dominic and Blessed
Mannes.
How did it form?
In 2017, five mothers discussed the merit of such
a group with Archbishop J. Augustine Di Noia
(now our Spiritual Advisor), Fr. Dominic Legge,
and Fr. Dominic Langevin. We agreed that the
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group could be a powerful and supportive bond,
one that we all desired. It took many phone calls
and lots of prayers!
How do you support the Dominicans?
Each Tuesday, members pray the Rosary for their
sons and all Friars of the Province, their families,
all members of the Mothers for Friars, and for
Dominican vocations. Once a month we pray the
Dominican Rosary together during a conference
call; afterwards, many mothers remain on the
phone to chat, ask questions or share what’s
going on in their life.
We share our concerns, special intentions,
questions; we learn to accept the surrender of our
sons’ vocation. Because not all mothers of friars
are Catholic, we help answer questions they have
or guide them to the proper channel.
So our support is based in prayer – not only for
our sons but for ALL of the Friars. If possible, we
attend events such as the Gala or ordinations to
share in fellowship and community. Our unique
love for our sons has grown to include their new
family, the Dominican Order. The more we can
learn of their lifestyle, ministries, and formation
only enhances our love of our sons and their
vocation to serve God.