800 Years

While many (progressive) Catholic religious orders are dying, the more traditional Order of Preachers (O.P.) founded by St. Dominic has been growing rapidly over the last few years.

In 2016, the Dominicans will celebrate their 800^th Jubilee Year! 

To take part in this jubilee, you can go on this pilgrimage of Spain, France, and Italy that traces the footsteps of St. Dominic:

http://www.op.org/sites/www.op.org/files/public/documents/fichier/guida_giubileo_sandomenico_ed_inglese-online.pdf

During the Jubilee year, different groups of pilgrims will visit the places connected with the life of Saint Dominic and the foundation of the Order, especially in Spain, France and Italy to explore “The Path of Dominic". This is a way of entering into contact with the sources of the Dominican spirituality and charisma. Therefore, the Coordinator of the Jubilee, in collaboration with the provincial promoters of the Jubilee, has published a guide with practical information directed to pilgrims and visitors. There is a detailed list of places you can visit, means of transportation and contact persons. - See more at: http://www.op.org/en/content/practical-guide-path-saint-dominic#sthash.yOay53sB.dpuf