The Passionists of Holy Cross Province

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Nicholas Divine, CP, Final Profession of Vows

Our Passionist Family of Holy Cross Province has been blessed by the profession of perpetual vows by our brother, Nicholas Divine, C.P. The profession took place on Sunday, June 7, 2020, in the presence of the Christ the King Community in Citrus Heights, California. Fr. Joe Moons, CP, Provincial Superior, received Nicholas’ profession.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions on assembly, the Passionist Communities and members of the Passionist Family were invited to join in the celebration by following the profession ceremony via live-streaming video.

Congratulations Nicholas!

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Fr. Joe Moons begins the profession rite by asking Nicholas for his intention.
Fr. Joe Moons begins the profession rite by asking Nicholas for his intention.

 

Fr. Joe Moons leads the Assembly in praying for Nicholas’ lifelong fidelity to the Religious Vows.
Fr. Joe Moons leads the Assembly in praying for Nicholas’ lifelong fidelity to the Religious Vows.

 

The Rite of Profession calls for Nicholas to lie prostrate as the Gospel of the Passion is read.
The Rite of Profession calls for Nicholas to lie prostrate as the Gospel of the Passion is read.

 

The Christ the King Community: (l-r): Fr. Blaise Czaja, CP; Fr. Jim Strommer, CP; Br. Carl Hund, CP; Fr. Joe Moons, CP; Br. Nicholas Divine, CP; Fr. Jack Conley, CP; and Fr. E. John Hilgert, CP.
The Christ the King Community: (l-r): Fr. Blaise Czaja, CP; Fr. Jim Strommer, CP; Br. Carl Hund, CP; Fr. Joe Moons, CP; Br. Nicholas Divine, CP; Fr. Jack Conley, CP; and Fr. E. John Hilgert, CP.

 

The Passionist Community at Sacred Heart Monastery in Louisville, Kentucky, followed the profession rite via live-streaming.
The Passionist Community at Sacred Heart Monastery in Louisville, Kentucky, followed the profession rite via live-streaming.