Fraternity of St Vincent Ferrer


Resident in the Priory of St. Thomas-Aquinas at Chémeré-le-Roi ,in Mayenne,France. The porterie of the convent was blessed in 1992 by Bishop Billé, then bishop of Laval, and the cloister by his successor Archbishop Maillard in 1998. They lead a religious life, culminating in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and shared prayer, Gregorian chant Office , in the Dominican Rites/usage as well manual and intellectual labour. Several Fathers deepen their formation with further University degrees (theology at the UCO Angers, philosophy at the Sorbonne,Paris).

"Contemplate and communicate to others the truth contemplated"

The Brotherhood is separate and distinct from the Order of Preachers, which they have received "spiritual patrimony" in 1988.

It is in contact with the authorities of the Order to discuss the possibility one day of aggregation at the "Family Dominican"

Comments

The Fraternity of Saint Vincent Ferrier affords a grand opportunity (for those who speak Latin and French) to participate in traditional liturgical life, according to the classic Dominican Rite. May God Thrice-Holy grant that their preaching and teaching finally embrace the English tongue, as well, for the United States
harbors many devout Roman Catholics who are zealous to defend Catholic tradition.