Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina | Southern Province of St. Martin de Porres
Dominicans all over the world continue to draw upon the charisms of St. Dominic and are formed throughout their entire lives according to the priorities and fundamentals of the Dominican way of life.
Men and women from all walks of life, who commit themselves through formal profession to the Dominican way of life integrated into their established lifestyles, sharing in the charism and priorities of the Order.
What distinguishes the Dominicans from other Roman Catholic religious communities? Four specific aspects set us apart, called the Four Pillars of the Order of Preachers: Prayer, Study, Community, and Apostolate.