Dominican Heritage

A Brief History of the Dominican Order in the U.S. by Sister Nona McGreal, OP

"The single mission of the Order of Preachers embraces many ministries, developed as needed to bring the word of God to persons in varying societies and circumstances. St. Dominic had this in mind when he urged the first members to identify with each culture through the use of the languages. For the same purpose he asked the meet all people as mendicants, ready to exchange gifts and necessities with others in the spirit of Jesus and the apostles.

The Order of Preachers is composed of men and women of four branches: friars, who may be priests or brothers; cloistered nuns; sisters; and laity. Dominic de Guzman was called to ministry in the universal Church. His followers have proclaimed the gospel around the world to peoples never known to the founder, including those of the Americas" (Dominican University).

Photo Gallery

Anti-American sentiment expressed at the University of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic.

1964

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Carlos V. Pellerano of the Dominican Republic riding in an antique car from the James Melton Autorama - Hypoluxo, Florida. Carlos V. Pellerano is part of the Inter-American Tourism Conference.

1954

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Cleveland Jusco, general manager of "Fun 'N Sun" chats with Arturo Calventi, under secretary of state for industry for the Dominican Republic, and Dr. N. Salmas. – Clearwater, FL.

1956

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Close-up view of commemorative marker at Pensacola Beach. Note marker reads, "This marker commemorates the first religious service in the Pensacola area, a mass celebrated on Aug. 15, 1559, the feast of the assumption, by the Dominican friars who accompanied Tristan de Luna. Erected by the Knights of Columbus Pensacola Council 778."

1958

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Conference meeting with various delegates - Palm Beach, Florida. Delegates seen are from the Bahamas, Hati, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, and the state of Florida.

1954

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Delegates of the Inter-American Tourism Conference - Palm Beach, Florida. From Left to right; F. H. Robertson of Jamaica, Carlos V. Pellerano of the Dominican Republic, R. A. Gray Secretary of State of Florida, John Dey of Miami, Florencia Bravo of Mexico City, Luis Loman of Mexico City, and Ricardo Estrada-Berg.

1954

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Dominican Republic ambassador Jose A. Bonilla Atiles speaking with men in the courtyard at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, Florida.

1965

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Dominican Republic officials arriving at the Fun in the Sun Festival - Clearwater, Florida.

1956

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Dominican Republic officials chat with Mayor Brown at the Fun in the Sun Festival reception - Clearwater, Florida.

1956

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