Sharing in the charism of the order there are also enclosed nuns, apostolic sisters and members of Dominican lay fraternities, priestly fraternities and secular institutes. Our order has a world-wide mission, and so we work to spread the gospel not only by preaching in our own lands but also in those places around the world where the Christian message of hope has not been heard. Every year young men approach the Order, considering the possibility that they might be called to join in our work. We try to be both welcoming and honest to anyone who visits us. If they then join, they are clothed in the Dominican habit and begin their years novitiate, a time of practising Dominican life and work before deciding to make a longer commitment by taking religious vows.
Vows are for three years in the first instance and then, if the brother so desires, for life.
Further Reading Glasgow Dominicans' vocation page Two articles by fr. Two articles by fr. The Wellspring of Hope Vowed to Mission A talk given by fr. The Dominican Vocation Vocations Contacts Friars fr. ST15 8EN Bushey Congregation sr.