Perpetual Profession of Five Capuchin Friars at St Anne’s Friary, Mangalore.
Saturday, 2 May 2026, marked a momentous and joy-filled occasion for the
Capuchin friars of the Holy Trinity Province, Karnataka, as Five of our
brothers — Br. Stechan Sachin DCosta, Br. Troyden Neil DSouza, Br. Wilson
James Monteiro, Br. Nikhil Swaroop and Br. Royak Kevin DSilva — made their
perpetual profession at St Anne’s Friary Mangalore. This sacred celebration
stood as a powerful witness to the enduring vitality of the Capuchin
Franciscan charism and the continued relevance of the evangelical counsels
of poverty, chastity, and obedience in our contemporary world. During the
ceremony, Fr. Santhosh Naveen DSouza, Rector of the Darshan Institute of
Theology, formally presented the friars to Fr. Robin Victor D’Souza,
Provincial Minister of the Holy Trinity Province, who accepted their
perpetual vows and presided over the Eucharistic celebration. Fr. Santhosh
Naveen Dsouza, Provincial Councillor, delivered a stirring homily that
encouraged the brothers to embrace a life of unwavering commitment,
emphasizing that the call to live the evangelical vows, though semms foolish
in the eyes of the world, it is beyond human understanding but made possible
through the grace of God. The solemnity of the event was enriched by the
presence of Provincial Councillors — Fr. Charles Furtado, and Fr. Antony Raj
as well as numerous Capuchin priests, religious, benefactors, family
members, and friends who gathered to witness this profound act of
dedication. Following the Holy Mass, a brief felicitation ceremony was held,
during which the perpetually professed friars, their parents and benefactors
were honored and congratulated. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to
our brothers who have committed themselves totally and irrevocably to a life
modeled after Christ and St. Francis of Assisi — a life of simplicity,
humility, and service. May their journey be blessed as they continue to live
out their sacred vocation in joyful fidelity to God and humanity.
