Oblates
Pictured above are Novice Eric on the left and Novice John on the right, as they listen to the admonition of Abbot Gregory at the beginning of the profession rite.
After the profession: Abbot Gregory, former Novice John Bosco and now Brother Basil, former Novice Eric Huard and now Brother Etienne (French for Stephen) and Brother Bernard.
Sunday, August 15, was a happy day for the monks of Conception Abbey as they welcomed two new members to the community. During the solemn Mass for the feast of the Assumption, celebrated by Abbot Gregory, Novice John and Novice Eric professed vows of obedience, conversion of life and stability for three years. The profession ceremony took place after the reading of the Gospel as Brother Bernard; the novice master led the two before the abbot;
As is our monastic custom both of them received new names as they begin their life now as members of the Conception Abbey community. Brother Basil is from Omaha, Nebraska and his parents and sister were here for the ceremony. Brother Etienne is from Wichita, Kansas and his mother and brother and some other friends were present. His father is deceased.
I know all the oblates join us in rejoicing with these two new members.
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(Photos by Jenny Huard & Br. Macario)