Vocations

 "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news.”- Isaiah 52:7

For 800 years, Dominican men and women all over the world have continued the vision of St. Dominic to preach the good news. The Dominican Sisters of Houston have carried on this heritage for 125 years in Texas and beyond.

Dominican life revolves around the word of God received in PRAYER and STUDY, and the word of God proclaimed in COMMUNITY and PREACHING.

 

Come

follow in

the

footsteps

of St.

Dominic.

Becoming Dominican...

Becoming Dominican is
a life-long community endeavor,
it is an adult choice
for those who are confident in themselves,
in the community
and in God...

Dominican Philosophy of Formation
 

 

What We Do

Preaching and teaching the Gospel for 125 years, the Dominican Sisters of Houston are involved in numerous ministries:

Education Ministry
Parish Ministry
Religious Education
Social Services
Campus Ministry
Counseling
Hospital and Port Chaplaincy
Medical
Legal
Family and Women's Services
Ministry with the Aging
Music and Art
Our Guatemala Mission
Retreat Work
Community Organizing
Refugee Assistance

Formation Process

The formation process involves:

  • Regular meetings with the director
  • Two discernment weekends
  • Opportunities for group involvement 
  • Study of Theology, leading to a Master's Degree (Formation)
  • Study of Dominican spirituality...the vows, community life, personal growth and ministry
  • Regular spiritual direction
  • Ministry at St. Dominic Villa, our retired sisters community
  • Final vows preparation in the "Life Commitment Program" sponsored by the Religious Formation Conference

Members of Collaborative Dominican Novitiate

Need More Information?

Contact us for more information or with questions about our vocational process:

 

Pat Casey, OP
Vocational Director
Dominican Sisters of Houston
pcasey@domhou.org
713-747-3310