Acts of the 7th European

Assembly of Lay Dominican

Fraternities

Annex VIa
The S.H.O.P. project at
Fanjeaux, France
Sister Historians of the Order of
Preachers
 When and where?

This project began on June 1st 2007 in Fanjeaux –
where else could it be than in the steps of Dominic?
 rue des Fargues, 11270 Fanjeaux

This is the new home of the S.H.O.P. project – a light, airy building,
overlooking the market place of the medieval village.
 Who are the members of the
S.H.O.P. group?

Sisters and lay Dominicans from around the world who
are interested in their own and each other’s history, and
in sharing with others the fruit of their reflection.
 What is the project?
A library dedicated to the history of
Dominican women.

Dominican women from all branches of the Order

Dominican women from all periods of history

Dominican women from all parts of the globe

 Is it only a library?
No, much more besides: a place for Dominican women
to be at home in the village where Dominic lived and
preached. It is informal, with 3 study bedrooms, and a
kitchen for self-catering. Ideal for sabbatical breaks,
study, repose and reflection.
The Jubilee Year

The 800th anniversary of the
beginning of the first community
of Dominican women at Prouilhe is
surely an ideal moment to begin
such a project. Your support is
needed to make it a lasting
memorial to those centuries of
heroic women who preceded us in
the Order of Preachers.

What better time than now to plan
a visit – from a few days to
several months.
 Could you be a patron of S.H.O.P.?

It costs about 700 euros a month to run the facility in
Fanjeaux.

Could you sign up for one month of the year? Benefactors
have priority use of facilities at reduced rates.