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Fr. Hugh Vincent Dyer, OP

Fr. Hugh Vincent Dyer, OP, was born in Albany, New York. He attended St. Anselm College in New Hampshire before studying at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington. He currently serves as chaplain to the Catholic students at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.

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Should we play and work on Sunday?

Fr. Hugh Vincent Dyer, OP Aug 23, 2023 0

Dear Father: The summer months are a busy time with lots of recreational activities, vacation time, and yard work. The garden and the lawn seem to always need attention, whether it’s watering, pulling weeds, or mowing. Is working in your…

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How can I keep Advent sacred?

Fr. Hugh Vincent Dyer, OP Nov 30, 2022 0

Dear Father: In our culture it seems that celebrating Christmas starts earlier and earlier each year. Stores get out the Christmas merchandise in October! As a grandmother, I want to instill in my grandchildren the importance and…

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Sacraments and scandal in the Church

Fr. Hugh Vincent Dyer, OP Mar 12, 2021 0

by Fr. Hugh Vincent Dyer, OP Q Dear Father: In the wake of the recent scandals in the Church, I’m wondering about sacraments that accused clergy administered before the Church removed them from active ministry or laicized them. Are all of…

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What are good spiritual habits to develop?

Fr. Hugh Vincent Dyer, OP Feb 12, 2021 0

BY FR. HUGH VINCENT DYER, OP Dear Father: Each year I struggle with Lent. Should I again give up something such as sweets or Facebook? However, this year I’d rather work on developing a new positive habit that I can keep doing after Lent.…

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Are Anointing of the Sick and last rites the same?

Fr. Hugh Vincent Dyer, OP Nov 23, 2020 0

by Fr. Hugh Vincent Dyer, OP Dear Father: When my elderly father was hospitalized for a knee replacement, my wife and I wanted to have a priest administer the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick to him. I remember my sister telling me that…

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Why do we pay for Masses for the dead?

Fr. Hugh Vincent Dyer, OP Aug 24, 2020 0

by Fr. Hugh Vincent Dyer, OP Dear Father: I paid $20 for two Masses to be said for the repose of the souls of my husband and my daughter. Am I buying the Masses? Would it be just as efficacious if I offered the two Masses without paying for…