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We are men and women, living our Christian life by following in the charism of St. Dominic. There are many ways of being a Dominican.
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From the beginning of the Order, men and women felt moved to help Dominic’s mission of preaching and join in as they could while still living with their families or continuing in their way of life. Already by the end of the thirteenth century, these friends of the Order and groups of lay people who resonated with Dominican spirituality were invited to become officially aggregated to the Order by a

dopting a Rule of Life approved by the Master of the Order and suited to their circumstances. By adopting the Rule, lay Dominicans committed not only to living holy lives and doing works of charity, but also to being a part of the preaching mission of the Order:

They have as their vocation to radiate the presence of Christ in the midst of the peoples so that the divine message of salvation be known and accepted everywhere by the whole of humankind. (from the Rule of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic)

Today’s Lay Dominican Fraternities around the world are direct descendents of these early groups. In addition there are many other types of groups of lay people associated with the Order, including the International Dominican Youth Movement, with groups around the world who belong to the movement in different ways; Dominican Volunteers International, where faithful lay people join in the preaching mission of a particular Dominican community full time for a year or more, working with those who are poor or excluded; and associate programs of friends of many individual congregations of sisters, nuns and priories.
- See more at: http://www.op.org/en/content/dominican-laity .RQqjLTST.dpuf

The Lay Dominican Fraternity - St. John the Baptist Chapter is composed mostly of members of the Letran Community though all are welcome who wish to deepen their Christian vocation by following the path traced by Saint Dominic de Guzman. Our Chapter is under the patronage of St. John the Baptist, for whom the Colegio de San Juan de Letran is named.

21/07/2026

July 22
Saint Mary Magdalene
Patroness of the Order

Mary Magdalene, who was healed by the Lord Jesus, followed Him with great love and ministered to Him (Lk 8:3). Later when the disciples fled, Mary Magdalene stood at the cross with the Mother of the Lord, John and some of the women (Jn 219:25). On Easter morning Jesus appeared to her and sent her to announce the news of his resurrection to the disciples (Mk 16:9; Jn 20:11-18).

Her cult spread throughout the western Church, especially in the eleventh century , and flourished in the Order of Preachers. As Humbert of Romans attests: "After Magdalene was converted to penitence the Lord bestowed such great grace upon her that after the Blessed Virgin, no woman could be found to whom greater reverence should be shown in this world and greater glory in heaven."

The Order of Preachers numbers her among its patrons. Its brothers and sisters of every age have honored her as the "Apostle of the Apostles" - for thus is she celebrated in the Byzantine liturgy - and have compared the mission of Magdalene in announcing the resurrection to their own mission.

26/06/2026

NEWS | Lay Dominican Fraternity of St. John the Baptist Chapter Elects New Officers

The Lay Dominican Fraternity of St. John the Baptist Chapter of Colegio de San Juan de Letran Manila successfully held its chapter elections following the celebration of the Holy Mass on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the Feast of its patron, St. John the Baptist.

Elected to serve the fraternity for the next three-year term are:

President: Bro. Davy T. Chioa, O.P.
Vice President: Sis. Mary Joy Cielo, O.P.
Secretary: Sis. Jane Beronque, O.P.
Treasurer: Sis. Phea Regala, O.P.

May the newly elected officers be guided by the Holy Spirit and the example of St. Dominic as they lead the fraternity with faith, humility, and dedication in service to God and the Church.

Congratulations to the newly elected officers!

25/06/2026

Friars and Lay Dominicans Celebrate Feast of St. John the Baptist with Mass, Elections, and Fellowship

Intramuros Manila — The St. John Lateran Convent community recently gathered in faith and fellowship to celebrate the feast of their patron, St. John the Baptist, who also serves as the patron of the Letran Lay Dominican fraternities.

The celebration began with a grace-filled Mass concelebrated by the the Spiritual Director Rev. Fr. Patricio Hiwatig,O.P., bringing the religious and laity together in prayer. Following the liturgy, the Lay Dominican chapter held its election, successfully choosing a new President to lead the community in its upcoming term of mission and ministry.

The joyful day concluded with a festive fraternal lunch, filled with camaraderie and shared blessings.

Happy Feast Day to all! May St. John the Baptist continue to guide and inspire our community.

23/06/2026

JUNE 24

Feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist

Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist.

Jesus himself said, “Amen, I say to you, among those both of women there has been none greater than John the Baptist” (Mt. 11:11). He was the last of the great prophets of Israel, the first to testify to Jesus, who initiated a baptism for the forgiveness of sins and, in this context, baptized Jesus; he was a martyr who died defending the Judaic law.

As early as the 4th century, we find a liturgical commemoration for Saint John the Baptist celebrated on a variety of dates. The date of 24 June was established based on Lk 1:36a where speaking of Elizabeth it says, “this is the sixth month for her who was called barren”, therefore, six months before Christmas. Since the 6th century, this Feast also had a vigil.

We also celebrate the twelfth year anniversary of the Chapter.

05/04/2026

A blessed and joyful Easter to one and all.
Christ is Risen!

17/03/2026

CURIOUS ABOUT THE DOMINICAN VOCATION?

DISCOVER GOD’S CALL FROM YOUR SCREEN:
DVO, or Dominican Vocation Orientation, is a virtual space for young men—students and professionals—to explore the call to priestly, religious, or Dominican way of life.

WHEN: March 22, 2026 (SUNDAY) @ 7:15 pm
WHERE: via Zoom Meeting
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08/03/2026

Be a Dominican!

HAVE YOU BEEN WANTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE DOMINICAN VOCATION?

CONSIDER JOINING the DOMINICAN VOCATION ORIENTATION (DVO), an online activity, via Zoom, for MALE STUDENTS and YOUNG PROFESSIONALS discerning the priestly or religious life.

WHEN: March 15, 2026 (Sunday) @ 7:15 pm
WHERE: via Zoom Meeting
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23/02/2026

This Season of Lent, let us journey towards Christ through the merits of St. Catherine of Siena.

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Colegio De San Juan De Letran
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