PERPETUAL AND FIRST PROFESSIONS

On September 8^th, 2017 was a significant and historically remarkable day for Sri Lankan Claretians. On this special and joy filled day Bros. Antony Mathuranayagam Abilas, Edward Christy Parigtan Leenas , Xavier Thipusious and Pakiyanathan Vinothan John made their final commitment in the congregation.

While eleven of our brothers namely Alex Kipson Antony Denoshan, Alveenas Rojes, Anthony Antony Vergen Lambert, Anthony Desmond Croos, Charles Mathews DesmenRaj, Philix Arulnesan Vinoraj, Gunaseelan Selexon, Kitnan Rubeshan, Pilendran Venansius, Sahayanathan Rajasekar Dias and Sebamalaimuthu Jeyaprakash made their first profession in the congregation.

At the same time seven of our brothers namely J. Dilan Rojan, A. Reginold Ronson, J. Donald Christy, Iresh Nimarshana Fernando, Y. Sutharson, K. Annroy and T.P. Johnson renewed their vows for one more year, at St. Anthony’s church, Rampakullam, Vavuniya.

Rev. Fr. Joseph Calistus CMF the provincial superior of German province presided over the solemn Eucharistic celebration and received the vows. Along with the Claretians, the relatives and friends of the candidates and the well-wishes of Claretians and a good number of religious and priests too joined at the celebration. 

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