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New Liturgy Timetable

New Timetable from Monday 4th September 2017 The Chapter of the Dominican Community of Blackfriars Oxford has voted to adopt a new horary (timetable) from 4th September 2017:   Monday to...

In the marketplace of ideas

Dr Hadas comments on the Vatican asking the right financial questions. The article can be found here.

New Prior

The electors of the Dominican community of the Priory of the Holy Spirit, Oxford, have elected brother Robert Gay, O.P., hitherto subprior of Holy Cross, Leicester, as their new prior.

Thank you! The 2018 Hardship Fund Appeal Results are in

A huge thank-you to all those who contributed generously to our first ever annual appeal! It means we can offer a greater level of support to Blackfriars students who are...

‘Did the Saviour See the Father?’

Christ, Salvation, and the Vision of God Fr. Simon Gaine’ s book is now out in paperback. Did Jesus enjoy the beatific vision of God on earth that Christians hope...

Lights and Shadows of Modern Labour

Dr Edward Hadas writes on the Lights and Shadows of Modern Labour.

Fr David finishes as Prior of Blackfriars

Our brother David Goodill OP has finished as Prior of Blackfriars, but will remain in Oxford in his other roles as Vice Regent and Senior Tutor. The Dominican community will...

Alumni Profile – Brenden Thompson (2014-2016)

Recent Blackfriars alumnus Brenden Thompson talks of his time at Blackfriars and how it has been (and continues to be) a profound influence on his life. 1. How did you...

Congratulations to our new graduates

Congratulations to Akhihito Okua MSt International Human Rights Law; Laurent Reider Master of Arts; Fr Simon Gaine OP Bachelor of Divinity; Holly Buick MSt Internation Human Rights Law; Sr Nadia...

Fr Richard Finn visits St Michael’s Catholic High School in Watford

The director of the Institute, Fr Richard Finn celebrated mass and gave a talk on catholic social teaching at St Michael’s Catholic High School Watford on 27th February. In the...