Scholastics Renew Vows Before Provincial

Oblate Scholasticate

Posted on September 24, 2024

By Fr. Arun William Rozario, OMI, Photos by Sch. Bro. Raphael Banda, OMI

Oblate formators and scholastics pose with the Provincial: (L-R) Fr. Arun Rozario, OMI, Sch. Bro. Pablo Andres Henning Manrique (USA), Sch. Bro. Moses Wafula Khisa (Kenya), Sch. Bro. Henry Zayamoe (USA), U.S. Provincial, Very Rev. Raymond Cook, Sch. Bro. Etienne Kabemba Lukusa (Notre Dame du Cap, Canada), Sch. Bro. Pierre Nguyen Truong Nam (Vietnam), Sch. Bro. Heriniaina Vianney Louis Emile Randriamanampisoa (Madagascar) Fr. Juan Gaspar, OMI, and Fr. Ron LaFramboise, OMI

The Community at the Blessed Mario Borzaga Scholasticate in San Antonio (Texas) rejoiced and gave thanks to God on August 31, 2024, as their six scholastics, Moses (Kenya), Etienne (Canada), Nam (Vietnam), Vianney (Madagascar), Henry, and Pablo (USA) renewed their vows during a Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes and Guadalupe Grotto Chapel.

*The men renew their vows before the Provincial*

*U.S. Provincial, Fr. Ray Cook delivers his homily*

Fr. Ray Cook, Provincial of the United States Province presided over the Mass and received their vows. In his homily, Fr. Ray highlighted the importance of our commitment to God. He said the Gospel of the day ‘The Parable of the Talents’ (Matthew 25:14–30) perfectly suited the renewal of vows. He highlighted that God has trusted and given each one of us His gifts. It is our duty to bear fruits.

There were 50 Oblates including the Provincial Administration, members of the Blessed Mario Borzaga Scholasticate, Henry Tempier Pre-novitiate, Oblates from Madonna Residence, and around San Antonio.”

*Prior to the Mass we see (L-R) Fr. Ray Cook, Fr. Antonio Ponce (U.S. Vicar-provincial), Fr. Charles Banks, Deacon* *Joseph Anaguedeu Dogo, and (seated) Fr. David Muñoz.*

After the Mass there was a fellowship meal and sharing at the Grotto Hall at 12:30 pm.