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St Thomas in Fossanova

Jubilee of the canonization

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Il 18 luglio, alla celebrazione in onore di San Tommaso, a Fossanova, ha partecipato fr Antonio Cocolicchio, OP, Priore Provinciale della provincia Romana di santa Caterina da Siena a cui apparteneva l’Aquinate. Insieme al loro Provinciale c’era anche un gruppo di frati, suore e laici domenicani che hanno preso parte alla santa Messa col desiderio di ringraziare il Signore per il dono della vita, la santità e la dottrina del dottore Angelico.
Il sentimento che ci ha uniti tutti è stato di profonda e gioiosa gratitudine solecitati anche dalla bella omelia tenuta dal delegato papale, che ha tracciato il profilo umano e spirituale del doctor comunis alla luce del suo impegno intellettuale, che ha guidato la predicazione e l’insegnamento di tutta la famiglia domenica da ben settecento anni!
Come famiglia di s. Domenico, sul esempio glorioso del illustre confratello s. Tommaso, continuiamo a servire Cristo nei fratelli guidati dal Maestro interiore!

Anna Tatar, OP
Responsabile della formazione dell’ECLDF
Provincia Romana di santa Caterina da Siena, Italia


El 18 de julio, la celebración en honor de Santo Tomás, en Fossanova, contó con la presencia de Fr. Antonio Cocolicchio, OP, Prior Provincial de la Provincia Romana de Santa Catalina de Siena a la que pertenecía Aquino. Junto a su Provincial se encontraba también un grupo de frailes dominicos, monjas y laicos que participaron en la Santa Misa con el deseo de agradecer al Señor el don de la vida, la santidad y la doctrina del Doctor Angélico.
El sentimiento que nos unió a todos fue de profunda y gozosa gratitud solemnizada también por la hermosa homilía pronunciada por el delegado papal, que trazó el perfil humano y espiritual del doctor communis a la luz de su compromiso intelectual, ¡que ha guiado la predicación y la enseñanza de toda la familia dominicana durante setecientos años!
Como familia de Santo Domingo, siguiendo el glorioso ejemplo de nuestro ilustre hermano Santo Tomás, ¡continuemos sirviendo a Cristo en nuestros hermanos y hermanas guiados por nuestro Maestro interior!

Anna Tatar, OP
Responsable de la Formación del ECLDF
Provincia Romana de Santa Catalina de Siena, Italia


On 18 July, the celebration in honour of St Thomas, at Fossanova, was attended by Br Antonio Cocolicchio, OP, Prior Provincial of the Roman Province of St Catherine of Siena to which Aquinas belonged. Together with their Provincial there was also a group of Dominican friars, nuns and lay people who took part in the Holy Mass with the desire to thank the Lord for the gift of life, holiness and doctrine of the Angelic Doctor.
The feeling that united us all was one of profound and joyful gratitude solemnised also by the beautiful homily delivered by the papal delegate, who traced the human and spiritual profile of the doctor communis in the light of his intellectual commitment, which has guided the preaching and teaching of the entire Dominican family for seven hundred years!
As the family of St. Dominic, following the glorious example of our illustrious confrere St. Thomas, let us continue to serve Christ in our brothers and sisters guided by our inner Master!

Anna Tatar, OP
ECLDF Formation Officer
Roman Province of St. Catherine of Siena, Italy


Le 18 juillet, la célébration en l’honneur de saint Thomas, à Fossanova, a été suivie par le frère Antonio Cocolicchio, OP, prieur provincial de la province romaine de Sainte Catherine de Sienne à laquelle appartenait l’Aquinate. Un groupe de frères, de moniales et de laïcs dominicains ont participé à la Sainte Messe avec le désir de remercier le Seigneur pour le don de la vie, de la sainteté et de la doctrine du Docteur Angélique.
Le sentiment qui nous unissait tous était celui d’une profonde et joyeuse gratitude, solennisée également par la belle homélie du délégué pontifical, qui a retracé le profil humain et spirituel du doctor communis à la lumière de son engagement intellectuel, qui a guidé la prédication et l’enseignement de toute la famille dominicaine pendant sept cents ans!
En tant que famille de saint Dominique, suivant l’exemple glorieux de notre illustre confrère saint Thomas, continuons à servir le Christ dans nos frères et sœurs, guidés par notre Maître intérieur!

Anna Tatar, OP
Responsable de la Formation à l’ECLDF
Province romaine de Sainte-Catherine de Sienne, Italie

Jubilee Celebrations of St. Thomas Aquinas

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On 18 July, it will be 700 years since our brother Saint Thomas Aquinas was canonised; one of the two great moments of this great Jubilee of the Order and of the Church for the second great saint of the Order of Preachers. For this reason, I share with you both the letter of the Master of the Order fr Gerard F. Timoner and the rescript of Pope Francis granting the plenary indulgence.

[You will find the links after the three translations].


El 18 de julio, hará 700 años que nuestro hermano santo Tomás de Aquino fue canonizado; uno de los dos grandes momentos de este gran Jubileo de la Orden y de Iglesia por el segundo gran santo de la Orden de Predicadores. Por este motivo, os comparto tanto la carta del Maestro de la Orden fr. Gerard F. Timoner como el rescripto del Papa Francisco concediendo la indulgencia plenaria.

[Podréis encontrar los enlaces tras las tres traducciones]

Le 18 juillet, cela fera 700 ans que notre frère Saint Thomas d’Aquin a été canonisé ; l’un des deux grands moments de ce grand Jubilé de l’Ordre et de l’Eglise pour le deuxième grand saint de l’Ordre des Prêcheurs. C’est pourquoi je partage avec vous la lettre du Maître de l’Ordre, le frère Gerard F. Timoner, et le rescrit du Pape François accordant l’indulgence plénière.

[Vous trouverez les liens après les trois traductions].


Enlaces / Liens / Links

Carta: https://www.op.org/carta-del-maestro-de-la-orden/?lang=es
Lettre: https://www.op.org/lettre-du-maitre-de-lordre/?lang=fr
Letter: https://www.op.org/letter-of-the-master-of-the-order/

Rescripto: https://www.op.org/rescrit-du-penitencier-apostolique-avec-la-traduction/?lang=es
Rescrit: https://www.op.org/rescrit-du-penitencier-apostolique-avec-la-traduction/?lang=fr
Rescript: https://www.op.org/rescript-of-the-apostolic-penitentiary-with-translation/


Juan Jesús Pérez Marcos, OP
Communication Officer
European Council of Lay Dominican Fraternities

Month of the Guzmán and Aza family

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Dear brothers and sisters:

It is always a joy to be able to get in touch with all of you!

On this occasion I would like to propose an idea to you. August is the month of the Guzmán y Aza family: August 2nd is the feast day of our grandmother Blessed Juana de Aza; August 8th is the feast day of our father St. Dominic; and August 18th is the feast day of our uncle Blessed Manés. What do you think if we organise a feast for them?

We’ll tell you about it!

The aim we want to achieve is to feel united in celebratory prayer. Therefore, each Fraternity, freely and voluntarily, can send me (ECLDF Communication Officer, communication@ecldf.org) some photos or a video (5 minutes maximum) and a short report (300 words maximum) of the celebration; also, do not forget in the report (or in the video if you dare) to say which Fraternity you are, the locality, the Dominican Province and the country! What do you think?

Also, although we don’t need to remind you, we are in the Jubilee of St. Thomas Aquinas. So, you can send me any other information (together with photos and/or videos) that you do on the occasion of the Jubilee: formation, pilgrimages, celebrations… anything that you think would be good for us all to know.

Please pass this information on to all the Fraternities in your Province and if you have any questions, I am at your disposal by e-mail at communication@ecldf.org.

I send you a strong and fraternal embrace.

United in prayer!


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ECLDF met in Santa Sabina

The ECLDF met in Santa Sabina

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The ECLDF met in Santa Sabina, Rome, from 19-21 May in order to continue coordinating the decisions of the Vilnius Assembly and to propose new ways of meeting and fraternity among the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic in Europe. For this reason, the ECLDF was received by fr Gerard Timoner, Master of the Order of Preachers, on the Sunday of the Solemnity of the Assumption of Jesus into Heaven, 21 May, as the climax of the meeting in Rome.


El ECLDF se ha reunido en Santa Sabina, Roma, durante los días del 19 al 21 de mayo con el propósito de seguir coordinando las decisiones de la Asamblea de Vilnus y proponer nuevos caminos de encuentro y hermandad entre las Fraternidades Laicales de Santo Domingo de Europa. Por tal motivo, como broche de oro al encuentro en Roma, el domingo de la Solemnidad de la Asunción de Jesús al cielo, 21 de mayo, el ECLDF fue recibido por fr. Gerard Timoner, Maestro de la Orden de Predicadores.


L’ECLDF s’est réuni à Sainte-Sabine, à Rome, du 19 au 21 mai, afin de continuer à coordonner les décisions de l’Assemblée de Vilnius et de proposer de nouveaux modes de rencontre et de fraternité entre les Fraternités Laïques de Saint Dominique en Europe. C’est pourquoi l’ECLDF a été reçue par le frère Gérard Timoner, Maître de l’Ordre des Prêcheurs, le dimanche de la Solennité de l’Assomption de Jésus au Ciel, le 21 mai, comme point culminant de la réunion de Rome.

Juan Jesús Pérez Marcos, OP
Communication Officer

Astrid Söderbergh Widding

Astrid Söderbergh Widding appointed new Chair of the Nobel Foundation

On 28 April 2023, the Board of Directors of the Nobel Foundation has appointed a new Chair. Astrid Söderbergh Widding, President of Stockholm University, is assuming the position.

Astrid Söderbergh Widding is Professor of Cinema Studies and President of Stockholm University since February 2013 until January 31, 2025, when her appointment expires.

She is a member of the Academy of Europe, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and the Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities. She has previously been Chair of the Association of Swedish Higher Education Institutions and a member of the board of the Stockholm Environment Institute and has received numerous awards, including HM The King’s Medal in the 12th size of the Order of the Seraphim.

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