Perpetual Profession of 8 Capuchin Brothers @ St Anthony’s Church,
Gangondanahalli, Bangalore
On 2nd May 2022 at St. Anthony’s Church, Gangondanahalli, the newly
re-elected Provincial Minister of Holy Trinity Province Karnataka, Rev. Fr
John Alwyn Dias presided over the Eucharistic celebration during which eight
capuchin brothers of the Holy Trinity Province, Karnataka made their
Perpetual Profession. Rev. Fr John Alwyn Dias received their vows. The Holy
Eucharist was concelebrated by the re-elected Vicar Provincial, Fr Paul
Melwyn D’Souza, the Councillors: Fr Denis Veigas and Fr Vijay Kumar, Parish
Priest, Fr William Prabhu, Fr Salvadore Fernandes, Rector of Darshan
Institute of Theology, Bangalore and many of the Capuchin Friars and other
Priests. The Solemn Profession was witnessed by the parents, family members
of the brothers who professed and number of parishioners of Gangondanahalli
and other faithful. The ceremony was organized by the Community of Prem
Nivas especially by Fr William Prabhu, the Parish Priest and Fr Dancy Martis
and Fr Richard Kadiwal. The Solemn Rite of Profession was compared by Fr
Naveen D’Souza. The felicitation program was animated by Br Anthony Raj (Jnr).
In the homily delivered by Fr Paul Melwyn D’Souza, the Vicar Provincial,
spoke about the importance of Franciscan Capuchin call, elucidating the life
and witness of St. Francis of Assisi who is the Father and Patron of
Franciscan Capuchin Order. He invited the brothers to love their call and
follow the evangelical counsels. It is a commitment for lifetime. Towards
the end of the Felicitation Provincial Minister, thanked everyone who were
instruments in organizing this holy event in a meaningful way and with
devotion. The Holy Trinity Province, Karnataka remains ever grateful to all
the parents who sacrificed their children to serve the Church in and through
living Capuchin way of life and proclaiming Crucified Christ to the whole
world. Millions of thanks to benefactors and those who helped for this
meaningful celebration. We congratulate the brothers who made their Solemn
Profession: Br Michael Dass, Br Joseph Francis, Br Regis Lalbiakhlua, Br
Stanis Lopes, Br Anthony Melvin Pradeep, Br Miltan Fernandes, Br Leo
Khiangte and Br Jeson Roy. May God bless them abundantly and may the Holy
Spirit inspire them to live the Capuchin life in holiness walking in the
footprints of St Francis of Assisi.
