It was a day of great joy and jubilation for the Carmelites on 26th May, 2016 at 3.30 pm, as they witnessed five young and energetic brothers pronouncing their religious vows for life at the Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte - Mangaluru.

The liturgy of Solemn Profession animated by Fr. Joseph Cyril D’Souza OCD, was beautifully integrated in the Eucharistic celebration. Rev. Fr. Charles Serrao, the Provincial, received the vows of the brothers. Solemn Profession is a religious ceremony in which the members pronounce the three evangelical counsels (poverty, chastity and obedience) for life after the thorough training of almost ten years. This marks the entry into the order as a full-pledged member. With this the member shares everything in common with the other members of the Order. The five young men who made their final profession are,
1. Br. Regan D’Souza, Hyderabad, Telengana
2. Br. Fantino Pereira, Mapusa, Goa
3. Br. Macson Dabre, Vasai, Maharashtra
4. Br. Julius Gonsalves, Xellim, Goa
5. Br. Jovel Olivera, Kundapur, Udupi

At the end of the Mass there was a short felicitation programme.

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