Governance & Leadership
The Provincial Executive Council is the governing body of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic within the St. Martin de Porres Province.
Elected by the Provincial Council and bound by the Rule and the Particular Directory, its members serve the fraternities and their members across the eleven states of the Province. The Council coordinates formation, governs province-wide affairs, supports local fraternities, and maintains communion with the Dominican friars and the broader Order of Preachers.
All officers serve in the spirit of St. Dominic: with prayer, study, and a zeal for the salvation of souls. Officers are elected at the Provincial Council meeting for three-year terms and may serve no more than two consecutive terms in the same office.
Presides over the Provincial Executive Council and the Provincial Council, represents the Province in all official matters, and ensures the faithful implementation of the Rule and the Particular Directory.
mamadukes373@gmail.comAssists the President in governance and assumes the presidency when necessary. As Formation Director, oversees and coordinates the initial and ongoing formation programmes across all fraternities of the Province.
Luxvera7@gmail.comKeeps the official records of the Province, prepares and distributes minutes of Council meetings, maintains the membership register, and handles official correspondence of the Provincial Executive Council.
jodyf@comcast.netManages all financial affairs of the Province, maintains accurate accounts, prepares financial reports for the Provincial Council, and oversees the collection and disbursement of provincial funds in accordance with the Directory.
ste.santilli@gmail.com
The Provincial Promoter is a Dominican friar appointed by the Prior Provincial to serve as spiritual guide and canonical authority for the Lay Fraternities. He is an ex-officio member of the Provincial Executive Council, ensuring the fraternal bond between the Lay Dominicans and the Order of Preachers.
jnobles@opsouth.orgThe Council governs the affairs of the Province between Provincial Council meetings, acts on matters delegated to it, and implements the decisions of the Provincial Council.
The Council oversees and coordinates the formation programmes for inquirers, candidates, novices, and all promised members across the fraternities of the Province.
The Council visits, advises, and assists local fraternities, helps establish new fraternities, and provides resources to support their life and apostolic mission.
The President represents the Province in the Dominican Laity Interprovincial Council (DLIPC) and in all official dealings with the Order of Preachers and Church authorities.
The Council administers the financial resources of the Province, establishes the provincial assessment, and ensures transparent accounting to the Provincial Council.
Officers are elected at the Provincial Council meeting for three-year terms and may serve no more than two consecutive terms in the same office, per the Particular Directory.
For questions about membership, formation, or provincial matters, reach out to the appropriate officer above.