On 20th
June five novices made their simple Profession at St. Richard Pampuri Church at
Amadeo in Philippines. Three Brothers, Bro. Joseph Tran Son Ha, Bro. Anthony
Nguyen Dinh Hung and Bro. Joseph Tran Dang Tuyen who made simple Profession were
from Vietnam and two Brothers, Bro. Raphael Denish and Bro. Stephen Vikas were from
India. This is the first time we are blessed with five novices who made their
simple Profession after starting the regional novitiate. We had a Brother from
Papua New Guinea in the past who made his simple profession in Philippines.
The celebration
began at 09am with a Solemn Mass presided by Emeritus Bishop Teodoro Buhain and
concelebrated by other Priests. During the Mass the five novices made their
simple profession into the hands of General Councillor Bro. Vincent
Kochamkunnel as the Delegate of Prior General Bro. Jesus Etayo. There were
around 120 participants from various sectors such as religious Fathers, Sisters,
and Brothers from other congregations. The parents and relatives of the two
Vietnamese novices did come from Vietnam. After the Mass an agape meal was
served for all who were present including the clients at the Cerebral Palsy centre.
During the meal the Brothers and clients performed some cultural programmes to
congratulate the newly Professed Brothers. The novices thanked everyone who
came for the celebration especially Provincial Delegate Bro. Roche, the novice
master Bro. Fermin, Postulant Master Bro. Romanito and their team for their
accompaniment during their postulancy and novitiate.
