About Us

Preachers for the Salvation of Souls

The Order of Preachers or Dominicans was founded in 1216 by St. Dominic de Guzman. It is a Roman Catholic Religious Order, whose charism is to preach and teach to combat heresies in the Church for the salvation of souls.  The Province of St. Joseph the Worker, Nigeria and Ghana is part of an international religious family or Order, spread across many countries, comprising the Dominican Family of Friars, Nuns, Laity, Fraternity of Priests of St. Dominic, Apostolic Sisters and  Secular Institutes.

The Order of Preachers came to Nigeria in 1951 by way of St Albert the Great Province. The Order of Preachers (Dominican Friars) entity in Nigeria, Ghana and Zambia is known as the Province of St. Joseph the Worker. The Province comprises over 221 friars. Our friars engage in various ministries, including serving as pastors, lecturers, hospital chaplains, itinerant preachers, and campus ministers. Blessed with abundant vocations, we strive to live out our Dominican life and intellectual Thomistic traditions as we face the challenges of modern-day West Africa.

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We have a few projects that need your assistance, and this will help with long-term sustainability for our life and mission. Don't hesitate to contact our mission office to find out how you can help us. May God Bless You Richly.