Brother Joseph (General Delegate for Asia Pacific and North America) reports that on the feast of St Richard Pampuri, 1st May 2016, following a number of years in the planning a group of 12 postulants were the first men to formally begin postulancy with the Asia Pacific Regional Formation Program. The postulants who come from India, Philippines and Vietnam are seen pictured at a small ceremony marking the beginning of their postulancy at Amedeo in the Philippines. The Postulant Master is Br Roque (Philippines) assisted by Br Richard (PNG); the Formation Team comprised of brothers from the Philippines, Vietnam, India and Australia ably supports them. The Order rejoices in this opportunity given us through the generous response of these men in exploring the call of the Lord. We unite our prayers with them.