The Dominican House of Studies is one of two studentates in Washington, DC for the Dominican Province of St. Joseph. Our pontifical faculty: www.DHS.edu
The Dominican House of Studies is a community of Dominican friars dedicated to preaching, prayer, and study. We are a community of the Province of St. Joseph in the Order of Preachers dedicated to the theological formation of Dominican friars and the service of the church
in the Archdiocese of Washington. The Priory of the Immaculate Conception was founded in 1905 as a Dominican Studium. In 1941,
06/25/2022
Hillbilly Thomists to Release New Album, July 7 - Priory of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies On July 7th, the Hillbilly Thomists will release their third album, which is entitled "Holy Ghost Power."
05/14/2022
With the conclusion of the academic year, the priory will follow a different liturgical schedule for the duration of the summer. Please see the link below.
Inter-Semester and Summer Schedule, May 16 to August 28 - Priory of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies From May 9th to August 28th, the priory will follow the horarium below. All liturgies are open to the public, unless indicated otherwise.
05/12/2022
Due to the Pontifical Faculty‘s celebration of commencement on Friday, May 13th, the priory will follow a special liturgical schedule that day. Please click the link for details.
Schedule for Commencement, May 13 - Priory of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies Due to the Pontifical Faculty's celebration of commencement on Friday, May 13th, only the following liturgies will be open to the public that day.
04/09/2022
If you wish to join the DHS friars for Holy Week liturgies, please see the schedules below.
In this most graced time, let us pray for each other.
Holy Week and Easter Triduum Schedule - Priory of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies The liturgical schedule at the Dominican House of Studies for Holy Week and the Paschal Triduum (including Easter Monday) will be as follows.
04/05/2022
As the Church prepares for the Holy Triduum, the friars will pray Tenebrae ("The Office of Shadows") on the evening of Spy Wednesday, April 13. All are welcome.
03/04/2022
Please pray for the men to be ordained Deacons next weekend at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception:
In your kindness, please join us in praying for our nine brothers preparing for their Diaconate Ordination on March 12th at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC.
01/20/2022
Please include in your prayers 7 of our brethren who will make solemn profession the first weekend of February! In doing this, they offer themselves totally to God, our Blessed Mother, and our holy father Dominic until death: "usque ad mortem."
Please join us in praying for our seven brothers preparing to make their Solemn Profession on February 5th at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC.
01/19/2022
This Friday, the friars will be participating in the March for Life. Join us in prayer or in person!
If you wish to march with the friars, our initial rally point will be on the National Mall, between 12th and 14th Streets (see below). Beginning around 11am, there will be a large Dominican banner to further assist!
01/14/2022
Due to the Pontifical Faculty's observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, the priory will follow the special schedule linked below on Monday, January 17th.
Schedule for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, January 17 - Priory of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies Due to the Pontifical Faculty's observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, the priory will follow the special schedule below on Monday, January 17th.
01/10/2022
On Monday, January 10th, the priory will return to its normal horarium, which may be found at the link below.
Return to Regular Schedule, January 10 - Priory of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies On Monday, January 10th, the priory will return to its normal horarium, which may be found here.
12/21/2021
In observance of the Solemnity of Christmas, the House of Studies will follow the special horarium at the link below. All liturgies are open to the public.
The Dominican friars wish you and yours a happy and holy Christmas!
Schedule for Christmas, December 24-25 - Priory of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies In observance of the Solemnity of Christmas, the House of Studies will follow the special horarium below. All liturgies are open to the public.