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Our History

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Dominican High School was established in 1956 by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa congregation. In 2023, Dominican High School transitioned its sponsorship to Dominican Veritas Ministries, an educational ministry which combined five congregations sponsored by Dominican Sisters into one entity. DVM, which includes a total of 14 elementary and secondary schools from throughout the United States, will carry forward the Dominican tradition and mission of providing an exceptional Catholic, college preparatory experience for current and future generations.

1216

St. Dominic de Guzman of Spain establishes the Order of Preachers

1806

First Dominican school founded in the United States

1847

Italian priest Samuel Mazzuchelli (O.P.) founded the Sinsinawa Dominican Congregation in Wisconsin

1956

Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa sponsor the new Dominican High School, opening its doors to 176 freshmen from 26 surrounding parishes, including neighboring St. Monica and St. Robert

2023

Dominican Veritas Ministries established

Meet theSaints

Without St. Dominic de Guzman’s burning desire to preach the Gospel to all the world, Dominican High School probably wouldn’t exist as we know it today. The Dominican Order that is his namesake, inspired many throughout history to live lives dedicated to God, educating and inspiring untold numbers from the 12th century to modern times. Here are some of the Dominican saints we revere:

St. Dominic

We learn from St. Dominic to lead by example and to share our faith with unabashed zeal.

Back in the 13th century, St. Dominic founded the Order of Preachers, whose ministry continues to this day. Dominic himself was known to be a powerful preacher but known more for his even greater character. He combatted heresy within the church, not by force or might, but by example and persuasion. Though his books were his prized possessions, he once sold them to feed the poor.

St. Catherine of Siena

We learn from St. Catherine to put service before self and not to back down from what you believe.

From a very young age Catherine of Siena knew she was destined for a life different than her 24 siblings. She thwarted her parents’ wish for her to marry by cutting off her hair, dedicating herself instead to her family and a life of prayer, penance, and charitable works. She had many mystical experiences and dreams, one of which compelled her to leave her family home to speak boldly about God. She got involved in politics, promoting church unity and peace, became a prolific writer and established a monastery for women before her death at age 33.

St. Martin de Porres

We learn from St. Martin about the power of prayer and to not be afraid to be yourself.

As a mixed-race boy in 16th century Peru, Martin de Porres faced many challenges, but a strong Catholic faith and a compassionate heart led him to champion social justice causes through a life of prayer and service. His charity toward others was legendary, as were his healing gifts, which he exercised on both man and beast. He fed, sheltered, and doctored hundreds of families during his life, provided dowries so many poor young women could marry, and established an orphanage and school to teach boys and girls trades or homemaking skills. His all-night prayer vigils were as legendary as his charity.

St. Thomas Aquinas

We learn from St. Thomas to stand up for what you believe and about the value of study and learning.

When Thomas was a young man at university he was known as “the dumb ox” because he seldom spoke, quite a roast for the man considered to be one of the greatest thinkers of all time and the leading spokesperson of the Catholic tradition of reason and divine revelation. Needless to say, the highly educated Thomas went on to become a professor and theologian, brilliant lecturer, and preacher and a prolific writer. In fact, many of his philosophical writings are still debated today. Thomas established a university in Naples; today there are more than 65 schools around the world that bear his name.

  • St. Dominic

    We learn from St. Dominic to lead by example and to share our faith with unabashed zeal.

    Back in the 13th century, St. Dominic founded the Order of Preachers, whose ministry continues to this day. Dominic himself was known to be a powerful preacher but known more for his even greater character. He combatted heresy within the church, not by force or might, but by example and persuasion. Though his books were his prized possessions, he once sold them to feed the poor.

  • St. Catherine of Siena

    We learn from St. Catherine to put service before self and not to back down from what you believe.

    From a very young age Catherine of Siena knew she was destined for a life different than her 24 siblings. She thwarted her parents’ wish for her to marry by cutting off her hair, dedicating herself instead to her family and a life of prayer, penance, and charitable works. She had many mystical experiences and dreams, one of which compelled her to leave her family home to speak boldly about God. She got involved in politics, promoting church unity and peace, became a prolific writer and established a monastery for women before her death at age 33.

  • St. Martin de Porres

    We learn from St. Martin about the power of prayer and to not be afraid to be yourself.

    As a mixed-race boy in 16th century Peru, Martin de Porres faced many challenges, but a strong Catholic faith and a compassionate heart led him to champion social justice causes through a life of prayer and service. His charity toward others was legendary, as were his healing gifts, which he exercised on both man and beast. He fed, sheltered, and doctored hundreds of families during his life, provided dowries so many poor young women could marry, and established an orphanage and school to teach boys and girls trades or homemaking skills. His all-night prayer vigils were as legendary as his charity.

  • St. Thomas Aquinas

    We learn from St. Thomas to stand up for what you believe and about the value of study and learning.

    When Thomas was a young man at university he was known as “the dumb ox” because he seldom spoke, quite a roast for the man considered to be one of the greatest thinkers of all time and the leading spokesperson of the Catholic tradition of reason and divine revelation. Needless to say, the highly educated Thomas went on to become a professor and theologian, brilliant lecturer, and preacher and a prolific writer. In fact, many of his philosophical writings are still debated today. Thomas established a university in Naples; today there are more than 65 schools around the world that bear his name.