austraLasia #2137
Red-letter
day for EAO as large number make final profession
by Savio Angelo Sanchez, one of those who said 'forever'.
MANILA: 2nd May 2008 --
Yesterday, Feast of St. Joseph
the Worker, was indeed a red-letter day. 15 Salesians made their
perpetual profession : 14 clerics and 1 coadjutor. Among them 1 is a
Korean, 1 Indonesian, 6 Filipinos, 4 Vietnamese, and 3 Timorese. The
celebration was held at the National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians
in the presence of an assembly of about 500-600. Family members from
abroad of those making their profession also came for the event. It was
presided
over by the new Regional of EAO – Fr. Andrew Wong. Other major
superiors
were also around: the new Provincial of Korea – Fr. Stephano Nam,
the new Councillor for Missions – Fr. Vaclav Klement, the Provincial of
FIS – Fr. Julius Sanchez. The acting provincial of FIN – Fr. Danilo
Torres received the vows, while a delegate of the Provincial of
Vietnam, and the FIS Provincial were the witnesses. There were more
than 20 SDB priest concelebrants.The liturgy lasted for two and a half
hours. The aspirants from Canlubang filled the Shrine with their good
singing voice. The out-going rector of the Post Novitiate in Canlubang
– Fr. Roel Soto, and his Vicar – Fr. Michael La Guardia, were the
cantors for the Litany of the Saints which is a “rare” feature,
something unique! Usually, the cantors are from the aspirantate or from
among the brothers, this time, a duet from the priests.
The
newly-perpetually professed chose as their theme: “The love of Christ
impels us” ( Caritas Christi urget nos) from 2 Cor. 5:14. Before the
Final Blessing, Br.
Helder Da Conceicao Guterres from ITM – “lone ranger” according to Fr.
Wong, delivered a message on behalf of the other newly finally
professed. A plaque
of appreciation for his parents was handed to him by Fr. Wong after
reading the citation in Tetun and translating it into English for the
assembly. After the liturgy, everyone headed to the Seminary for the
refreshment.
Tomorrow afternoon is the ordination to the
diaconate of the Korean who just made his perpetual profession
yesterday.
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Title: australasia 2137
Subject and key words: EAO Provinces FIN, FIS, KOR, ITM, VIE
Date (year): 2008
ID: 2000-2099|2137
