St Dominic Timeline By vraby 1173 born in Caleruega, Spain 1203 selected by bishop Diego of Osma to go on diplomatic missions Period: 1203 to 1204 selected by bishop Diego of Osma to go on diplomatic missions 1206 established a monastery for women in Prouille, France 1215 the women in his monastery were officially recognized as nuns 1215 organized a new religious order near centers of learning Dec 22, 1216 Papal approval for the "Order of Preachers" was granted by Pope Honorius III 1217 disseminated his small group of preachers throughout Europe Aug 6, 1221 died in Bologna 1234 was canonized