COMMENTS FROM PAST PARTICIPANTS

"One thing that surely surprised me over the weekend was the close and cordial relationship between the members of the Dominican community....I was really impressed by the humility, obedience, and sense of humor exhibited by the Dominicans."
---Josh, Purdue University

"The thing that surprised me about the weekend was the brothers' candor, and the way they balanced a great sense of humor with great love. I experienced a true fraternity
at the weekend."
---Mike, Chicago

"The most helpful thing for me about the weekend was being with the brothers during the day so that I could observe the rhythm of their day."
---Steve, Chicago

"I have visited many communities and what I witnessed from the Dominicans is what I am looking for in a religious community."
---David, Albuquerque

"The weekend gave me a good understanding of Dominican life versus other types of religous life."
---Rob, St. Louis

"I never seriously considered religious life before this weekend."
---Rick, Pittsburgh

"I felt 'at home' here."-
--Douglas, Chicago

Come & See participants get to know the friars and learn all about the life of a Dominican in the Central Province.

Recreation with the friars is an enjoyable and essential aspect of the Come & See weekend.

The presentation on vocational discernment by the renowned philosopher Dr. Eleanor Stump is a favorite of the Come & See participants year after year.