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- Dominican Laity -

The Dominican Laity (formerly known as ‘Tertiaries’ or the ‘Third Order’) are lay men and women associated in a special way with the life, spirituality, preaching and apostolate of the Order of Preachers. 

The Dominican Laity belong to the Order and find their structure within the Order under the direction of the Brethren, with the assistance of Dominican Sisters and the Master General.

The Dominican Laity have been a part of the Order since its earliest days. They live according to a Rule, pray part of the Liturgy of the Hours and make profession as members of the Dominican Order.

For further information visit www.australia.op.org/laity/index.php.

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