Recorded in the beautiful acoustic of Washington’s Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land, Gaudeamus features chants, polyphony, and modern works (five composed by the friars themselves) to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the Order of Preachers.

Charles Cole

“The Friars of the Dominican House of Studies in Washington DC have released a beautiful album entitled Gaudeamus: Celebrating 800 Years of Dominican Life. . . . “

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Kathleen Pluth

“This morning, 12 Dominican friars are professing their final vows, “unto death,” in Washington, DC. The Eastern Province of St. Joseph Dominican Fathers and Brothers have experienced an extraordinary vocations boom . . . “

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