Order of Preachers · since 1993
International Dominican Youth Movement
Young lay Dominicans aged 18–35 who pray, study and preach the Gospel with the Order of Preachers in Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe.
Who are we?
Young Dominicans in 24 countries
The International Dominican Youth Movement (IDYM) was founded in 1993 and brings together young lay people aged 18 to 35 who pray, study and preach in the spirit of St Dominic, together with the Order of Preachers. Today it has 2,058 members in 24 countries across four regions, with its international office at the Convent of Santa Sabina in Rome. See more
From the communities
News
Introducing the IDYM International Commission 2026–2030
Meet the new IDYM International Commission 2026–2030, elected at the International Elective Assembly and approved by the Master…
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Like the light of dawn: a letter to DYM Venezuela
Carlos Beltrán, IDYM International Coordinator, writes to the Dominican Youth Movement of Venezuela with memories, grief and hope…
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Frassati Project: grants for DYM representatives
The Frassati Project, an IDYM programme backed by the General Curia, subsidises up to 800 euros per person for official national…
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Resources
Our brother Pier Giorgio
On the memorial of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, IDYM coordinator Carlos Beltrán recalls his Dominican choices, his fight for…
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Universal love: contemplative and active charity
Fr. Berardo Sastre Zamora OP reflects on universal love: charity rooted in God's grace, lived through contemplation and active…
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The Salamanca Process: a definition
The Salamanca Process places theology at the service of law and human dignity, inspired by the friars of Hispaniola and the…
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