Bangalore, India: The Province of Bangalore rejoices once again on the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 31 May 2018. Yet again, in the Province, this day marked the celebration of Professions and Renewal of the Professions, held at Claretian Seminary, Bengaluru.
During the Solemn Eucharistic celebration presided by Fr. Jacob Arakkal John, CMF, Provincial Superior of Bangalore, two of their Novices made their First Profession, eleven of the Students renewed their Vows, and eight of the Students made their Perpetual Profession. The celebration was well attended by the family members of those making their vows, their friends and well-wishers and a sizable number of Claretian Confreres.
The previous day, 30 May, 18 Postulants of different Major Organisms of India began their Novitiate at Claret Bhavan, Carmelaram.
Pictures during the Professions: