About Us

Preachers for the Salvation of Souls

The Order of Preachers (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, came to Nigeria in 1951 and 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.

Dominican friars were among the earliest missionaries in the 'new world' of the Americas during the sixteenth century. The province of St. Joseph the Worker, Nigeria and Ghana continue this missionary character of the Dominican order 800 years later. The universal character of the Order's structure corresponds to its universal mission to preach the Gospel in all nations. Today, vocations are not as plentiful as before; many of our provinces do not have the manpower for their province and the church, through its bishops, is seeking assistants to help their respective archdioceses and dioceses to provide for the sacramental life and needs of God's people. The Province of St. Joseph the Worker has answered the call of the UNIVERSAL Church in this regard. 

Dominican Friars entities in Nigeria, Ghana and Zambia is known as the Province of St. Joseph the Worker. The Province comprises over 231 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.