Sunday, April 28, 2013

Dominican Institutions in the US


Between 1800 and 2000 Dominican men and women have founded over 500 institutions for formation, worship, education, orphan care, medical care, nursing care, prayer, devotion, college education and campus ministry in the United States.

  • 4 Provinces and 10 Dioceses 1806-1979
  • 35 Congregations 1822-1997
  • 385 Schools 1830-1978
  • 71 Academies founded 1851-1968
  • 19 Orphanages and Nurseries 1852-1910
  • 25 Hospitals 1870-1952
  • 13 Monasteries 1880-1958
  • 25 Colleges 1890-1979
  • 9 Newman Centers 1908-1999