Vocations & Formation News
JOURNAL FROM ROME 1.3
ROME, ITALY - Br. Scottston Brentwood, O. de M. shares with us the newest installment of his reflections from Eternal City…
Hello everyone,
I realize I have been rather silent lately, but with the changing weather my sinuses etc have been in open rebellion, I find I’m constantly tired from thinking in two languages simultaneously, and I have been racking my brain with the various past tenses in preparation for my exams. On Friday, I had my exam to determine if I
JOURNAL FROM ROME 1.2
ROME, ITALY - Journal Installment # 5
Hello,
Just a note to say hi…and let you know that not only am I still alive, but that I am also doing well on this side of the Atlantic.
I’m starting to assume that things are settling down for me as I’m back to writing…a practice which proves that things are “back to normal.” As such, I thought I’d share this one…which in so many words describes how I’m doing…and what I’m thinking…
I hope
Br. Gerard Makes Solemn Profession of Vows
PHILADELPHIA, PA -
Gaudete Sunday was made even more joyful as Br. Gerard Snell made his solemn profession. In this ceremony, Br. Gerard committed himself to a life-long following of the evangelical counsels of Chastity, Poverty, and Obedience, as well as th Fourth Vow according to the Rule and Constitutions of the Order of Our Lady of Mercy.
The Mass was celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Philadelphia, PA. Fr. Richard Rasch, O. de M., Vicar Provincial received his vows
Br. Justin Makes Solemn Profession of Vows
PHILADELPHIA, PA -
Professing his final vows on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Br. Justin Freeman made the life-long commitment to a life of chastity, poverty, obedience and the fourth vow according to the Rule of St. Augustine and the Constitutions of the Order of Our Lady of Mercy.
The Profession took place at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Philadelphia, PA. His vows were received by Fr. Richard Rasch, O. de M., Vicar Provincial. He was joined in this blessed
JOURNAL FROM ROME 1.1
At the beginning of October, Br. Scottston Brentwood was transferred to the Mercedarian student community in Rome for further ecclesiastical studies. Br. Scottston agreed to send us a periodic journal to help keep us in close communion with him. To date, Br. Scottston has sent four installments. We shall post the first four together and then update the installments as they arrive. Please keep Br. Scottston in your prayers and enjoy his journal.
INSTALLMENT #1
Hello,
I thought I would let everyone know
SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF MERCY
UNITED STATES — Today the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy (or Ransom) celebrates the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy. The title “Mercy” for our Lady had its origin from the Order of Mercy which was so called for its ministry—the redemption of slaves. During the Middle Ages this ministry was known as the work of mercy. The Order has always attributed to Mary a special participation in its foundation. For this reason the Order has always
- Read MoreContinuing Formation
PARMA, OH - From June 29th to July 2nd the Mercedarian Friars of the United States Vicariate gathered at the Jesuit Retreat House in Parma, Ohio for their annual Continuing (Permanent) Formation Conference. The conference included talks and workshops conducted by Fr. Dennis J. Billy, C.Ss.R (The John Cardinal Krol Chair of Moral Theology at Saint Charles Seminary, Philadelphia) and Fr. Gerard J. McGlone, S.J.
Feel free to read the article at the website of our friends at the Jesuit Retreat
Institution of Ministry of Acolyte
ST. CHARLES SEMINARY, OVERBROOK – On the evening of May 1, 2009, in St. Martin’s Chapel, Auxiliary Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, D.D., S.T.L., V.G. of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia instituted 14 seminarians from various dioceses and religious congregations to the ministry of Acolyte. Mercedarians Br. James Chia, O. de M. and Br. David Spencer, O. de M. were among those who received the ministry.
Br. David Spencer, O. de M. receives the Minstry of Acolyte from Bishop Thomas.
In his homily, Bishop
- Read MoreBr. Dominic Inducted into Honor Society
RADNOR, PA (April 28, 2009) — Mercedarian Student, Bro. Dominic Whetzel, O. de M. was among the 86 inductees of Cabrini College’s Alpha Delta First-Year Honor Society for the 2008-2009 academic year. The event was held in the atrium of Grace Hall and a light dinner was served. It was one of a series of honors events held by the college, in which Br. Dominic was also named to the Dean’s List for the Fall Semester of 2009 at the
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