Temporary Profession of Seven Capuchin Friars at St Fidelis Friary, Monte
Mariano, Farangipet, Mangalore.
It was Joyous occasion for the Capuchin friars of the Holy Trinity Province,
Karnataka as 7 of our brothers, Br Lwinton Rodrigues, Br Jeremiah Polah, Br
Chithovi Poji, Br Henry Zothansangha, Br George Rampaukulunsing, Br John
Joel Periera and Br Clitus Prajwal Quadrous professed their temporary
profession on Friday, 16 May 2025 at St Fidelis Friary, Monte Mariano,
Farangipet, Mangalore. The Capuchin Franciscan Order, is known for its
commitment to poverty, simplicity, Celibacy and deep spirituality. One of
the most significant events within the order is the celebration of the
religious commitment made by the friars. This event marks the ceremony of
public profession of vows where the friars pledge to live according to the
evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. The vows of their
Temporary Profession were received by Fr Robin Victor DSouza, the Provincial
Minister of Holy Trinity Province Karnataka who presided over the
Eucharistic celebration. Novice Master, Fr Jeevan D’Mello, presented the
Friars to the Provincial Minister to receive their vows. The ceremony was
solemnized by the presence of Fr Paul Melwyn Dsouza, the Vicar Provincial,
Provincial councillors Fr Santhosh Naveen Dsouza, Fr Charles Furtado and Fr
Anthony Raj and many Capuchin friars, Priests, Religious, parents, brothers
and sisters, benefactors and near and dear ones who witnessed the ceremony
of Temporary Profession. After the Holy Mass a short felicitation program
was held where the Temporarily Professed Friars were felicitated along with
their parents.
