The Dominus Project

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Our Mission, Our Team

The Family is the Way of the Church

Each family is, as the Catechism states, a “domestic church.” Each family is the first and most fundamental place where faith is received, nurtured, and brought to maturity. The Dominus Project exists to help families—parents and children—encourage each other in holiness so as to become places where Christ’s presence is encountered daily.

Jesus, Lord of the Home
Since the first half of the twentieth century, a refrain has resounded from numerous magisterial documents of the Catholic Church: parents are the “primary educators” of their children, a declaration that can be extended to caregivers in light of the differing family structures present in society today.

The Dominus Project provides a type of formation that transcends mere intellectual knowledge, one that draws upon embodied practices, art, and food, so that homes can become places where a culture of faith is the very fabric and breath of home life. In short, we aim for nothing less than a prophetic transformation of catechesis in our land that will make Jesus Christ the Lord of our homes, families, and communities.

Our Story
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Our Leadership

The Dominus Project mission is not only a ministry but something that we hold important for our own families. Our team gathers each week for Mass and a Holy Hour to pray for all the people the Lord places in our path.

Our Team
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Dr. Brian Pedraza
Director

Dr. Pedraza is Associate Professor and Director of the Theology Program at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University. He earned his Ph.D. at The Catholic University of America, specializing in the...

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Jennifer Usher
Project Coordinator

Jennifer Usher finds her home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She is married to Shawn Usher and is mother to four incredible young adults.  She recently received a certificate in Catholic Theology...

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Ansleigh Munn
Project Coordinator

Ansleigh graduated from FranU with a bachelor’s degree in theology. A seasoned youth minister and coordinator of religious education, she now delights in family life with her husband Brady and...

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Our Heavenly Team
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The Ulma Family
Saint Gianna Beretta Molla
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Jesus is knocking on the door of every home. Let’s open the door and invite Him to be Lord of our families.

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