Several Council 11369 brothers joined the priests and brothers of the St Paul Monastery as well as the Friends of St Paul in celebrating the recent 25th anniversary of the religious profession of Brother Joshua Seidl.

Here is Brother Marco’s account of the event from the St Paul website:

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Tuesday, August 15, Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, was a day of celebration for the Canfield (Ohio) religious community.

During the Holy Mass presided over by Father Matthew Roehrig, provincial councilor, of the new province of Mexico-Cuba-USA, the 25th anniversary of the religious profession (1998-2023) of Brother Joshua Seidl, was celebrated.

Particularly felt during the Holy Mass was the moment of the renewal of vows in front of the altar.

All together we recited: “I offer myself to this Society with all my heart, so that with the grace of the Holy Spirit, and though the intercession of blessed Mary, Queen of Apostles, and of St. Paul the Apostle, I may attain perfect charity in the service of God and the Church. Amen”.

After the celebration, in the community refectory, the volunteers of the “Friends of St. Paul” group who have long represented support for the confreres and their apostolate set up a moment of celebration with decorations and refreshments.

A moment of joy, hope, and encouragement for the new challenges that await our beloved Province.