Four Brothers make Solemn Profession of Vows

The Order of Discalced Carmelites Philippine Commissariat celebrated with great joy the Solemn Profession of vows of four new confreres last August 15, 2009 on the occasion of the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary at the shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, New Manila, Quezon City. It is the first time in the history of the Order here in the Philippines that, four brothers professed their solemn vows at the same time. They are: Bro. Peter Paul Ganon of the Good Shepherd (Iloilo City), Bro. Ramil Paul Michael of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Gen. Santos City), Bro. Joey Mabborang of the Blessed Sacrament and of Mary (Apayao), and Bro. Jack Joseph of the Cross (Cagayan Valley). Father Narciso C. Reyes, Provincial Superior of the Order, received their lifetime profession of vows of chastity, poverty and obedience.

In accordance with the Norms and Constitutions of the Order, the newly-professed friars are now given their respective assignments—Bro Peter is stationed in our Novitiate House in Tugbok, Davao City, Bro. Ramil in Postulancy House in Jaro, Iloilo City, Bro. Joey in the Students’ House in New Manila, Quezon City, and Bro. Jack will have his diaconate in the Mt. Carmel Shrine Parish in New Manila, Quezon City.

The Order wishes to thank the families, friends, and benefactors, especially the Carmelites Scholastics Foundation, who is very instrumental in sustaining the financial needs of the education of these four brothers and the rest of the students as well. May God continue to bless you and your family! Let us continue to support and pray for our newly professed brothers that they may truly be like Christ in offering their lives for others.