On September 8th, 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.
