Frs Arun, Lancy, Maxim pronounce final vows

On : 2024-04-23

Frs Arun D'Souza, Lancy Fernandes and Maxim Dias pronounce their final vows on April 21. Many Jesuits, relatives and parents of the vowents gathered to witness the occasion. The event was held at the chapel of St Joseph's University, Bangalore.

Fr Dionysus Vaz SJ, provincial of Karnataka Jesuits, presided over the ceremony and received the vows from the three Jesuits. Fr Shantharaj preached the homily. He mentioned that to be finally professed is to be a friend of Jesus and a good shepherd to his people.  “At first profession, one embraces the Society of Jesus; but by final vows the Society of Jesus embraces the Jesuit,” he said.

Following the solemn Mass, a short felicitation programme was held to honour the newly professed Jesuits. Provincial, Fr Vaz expressed congratulations, acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice that led to this momentous day. He appreciated the availability of all three vowents and wished them well.

The vowents, accompanied by their family members, were felicitated. Fr Lancy Fernandes spoke on behalf of all the vowents.

- Joyson Sujay Vas SJ