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The Feast of St Dominic- Different, Different but Same

Across the DEA family, celebrations for St Dominic’s Day are taking place in each ministry.

Due to the realities of school life, the celebrations generally span a week or so, with some taking place before or after the official feast day on 3rd August. One of the great gifts for Trustees and staff of Dominican Education Australia is the opportunity to participate in feast day celebrations across the six DEA ministries. What becomes apparent on such occasions is that, although each celebration is different -as each is formed by local culture, identity and story – the same Spirit is animating them all.

Common fruits can be seen across the celebrations: joy, goodness, faithfulness and love, to name but a few. In many instances, the story of St Dominic is told once again, serving as both a touchstone and an entry into the deeper story of the Gospel. It becomes a doorway through which the work of the Holy Spirit can be encountered anew. It is the same Holy Spirit that animated Dominic that continues to inspire each of DEA’s ministries. Different expressions, different contexts, the same Spirit. This is, perhaps, exactly how Dominic would want it.

Happy St Dominic’s Day!

Enjoy and revel in the particularity of our difference. Celebrate and give thanks for the same Spirit at work in our unity.

 

DEA 2026 SYMPOSIUM

2026 is the 10-year anniversary of the establishment of DEA.  Our theme for this special year is:

Faithful to the Mission, Bold for the Future

In 2026, our 10 Year anniversary Symposium is being held at McLaren Vale South Australia.  This special Symposium seeks to celebrate our history with the founding congregations of DEA and look to the future being bold with participation from students from our Ministries.  It is an opportunity for all members of the DEA community, past and present, to celebrate this significant milestone and connect with each other in the spirit of St Dominic. Read more