Timor-Leste: Lautem Hosts Historic Renewal of Vows for Three Marist Brothers

For the first time since the arrival of the Marist Brothers in Timor-Leste, three Brothers renewed their vows outside Baucau, the centre of Marist life in the country.

The Lautem Marist Community - Brothers Paul Kane, Joel Da Costa, Jacinto Fuli Falo & Gaspar Te'un with the Parish priest, Father Pascoal Natalino

Brothers Jacinto Fuli Falo, Joel Da Costa and Gaspar Te’un renewed their vows at their local parish church in Lautem, in the presence of parishioners, students and staff from Colégio Marista Lautem, Brothers and Aspirants from Baucau, friends of the Brothers, and members of the Conceptionista Sisters, a local religious community.

Br Gaspar signs the Account of Profession, while Brothers Joel and Jacinto look on

The Mass was celebrated by Father Pascoal Natalino, parish priest of Lautem. Brother Paul Kane, leader of the Lautem Marist Community, represented the Superior General and received the vows of the three Brothers.

The three Brothers cutting the cake at the luncheon

The liturgy was enriched by the parish choir, and the celebration concluded with a luncheon for all guests at the parish centre.

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-Br Paul Kane, Principal, Colégio Marista Lautem