Sister Bernadine and Sister Helena attended the First Profession of Vows by our Carmelite Brothers at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Middletown, NY. Brother Derrick Turrentine, O.Carm. and Brother Salvador Solis, O.Carm. from the Province of The Most Pure Heart of Mary presented themselves to embrace the evangelical counsels following the Rule of Saint Albert. The Very Reverend Mario Esposito, O.Carm, Prior Provincial of the Saint Elias Province, was the Presider. The Very Reverend Cal Markelz, O.Carm. of the Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary, was the homilist. The two Novice Directors, Fr. Quinn Conners, O.Carm. and Fr. Tim Ennis, O.Carm. were also present at the altar to concelebrate. Brother Gregg Durham, O.Carm. was the Master of Ceremonies.
A simple lunch reception followed the Holy Mass with our Carmelite Friars, Brothers, friends and family members of the newly-professed.
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