Brother Quoc's Solemn Profession
Epiphany
January 4, 1998
La Cañada, California
Brother Julian and Francis talk with a friend before the ceremony

Our bother from Malta

Br. Quoc speaks to friends before his vows are professed

Br. Quoc is happy to greet family and friends

Brothers Mark Mance and Harold Snider

Brother Mark Dextraze

Things are looking up for Br. Mike

Br. Peter Ciolino carries the torch

Br. Hung

Br. Christopher Kearney

Br. Jim Cleary

Tran Vu, a postulant, greets visitors to the church

Our provincial Br. Ron greets us

Br. Quoc starts the ceremony with his family.

Br. Quoc listens to Br. Steve proclaim the Word of God



Br. Quoc listens to the Homily preached by Br. Enda, his novice master

Br. Ron asks Br. Quoc his intentions

Br. Ron explains the graces and responsibilities of the consecrated life.

Br. Flavian congratulates Br. Quoc after his profession

A special provincial blessing





Br. Quoc gives a heartfelt thanks to God

Br Quoc's family at the reception afterward

Br. Enda, Br. Quoc's novice master, talks with a friar's family after the ceremony

Br. Harold listens to a guest at the reception

Fr. Chris with a couple of Graduates of St. Francis High School.

Two current students of St. Francis

Brothers Chris, Ron and Julian give each other advice about the cake...

...Br. Flavian needs no such advice.