Mangalore: Eight Young Men Profess Commitment to God, Church
News and Pics: Stanley Bantwal
Daijiworld Media Network—Mangalore (CN)
Mangalore, May 27: "In this fast changing world where nothing is permanent, it is very rare to see young and energetic youth committing their life to the service of God and His Church. I congratulate you and thank your parents who have sacrificed their sons for the greater cause of the Church," said Fr Archibald Gonsalves, Provincial Superior of the Carmelites.
He was speaking at the final Profession of eight young men at Infant Jesus Shrine on Friday 27 May, here. Fr Gonsalves officiated at the Eucharist and accepted their Profession.
Final Profession is a public acceptance of the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience for life. With this a member of the religious order sacrifices the very things which a human heart craves for and gets ready to serve humanity.
The eight young men are Br Anil Prashanth Lobo, son of Joachim and Benedicta Lobo, Ujire, Br Arun Sunil Lobo, son of the late Albert and Helen Lobo, Agrar, Br Ivo Dias, son of Dominic and Rosy Dias, Goa, Br Pradeep Pinto, son of Valerian and Rita Pinto, Ujire, Br Rajesh D’Souza, son of Saturnin and Florine D’Souza, Madanthyar, Br Roshan Denzil Veigas, son of Basil and Letitia Beigas, Vamanjoor, and Br Vijay Kiran D’Coasta, son of Francis and Veronica D’Coasta, Badyar.