Father Thomas Petri, O.P.

Father Thomas Petri, O.P., S.T.D. is the President of the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C. He holds a doctorate in moral theology from the Catholic University of America.

Articles by Father Thomas Petri, O.P.

Advent wreath St. Catherine's Church in Bethlehem Credit: Marinella Bandini

The beauty and power of the O Antiphons

Dec 16, 2024 / 06:00 am

These seven ancient prayers remind us there is more to Advent than simply preparing for Christmas.

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No, Pope Francis didn’t really hint that the requirement for priestly celibacy will be lifted

Mar 17, 2023 / 09:45 am

Secular media outlets and even some Catholic news organizations immediately jumped to the conclusion that the pope is open to revising the discipline of celibacy.