Pictured to the right are the 16 priests who attended the first International Program for Priests held here at Conception Seminary College. It is called "Language, Culture and Church for International Priests." It is for priests from foreign countries who have volunteered for service in dioceses in the United States. Priests attending this year were from Nigeria, the Philippines and India, but all are presently serving in dioceses in the United State. The program was three weeks in length and included language, as well as culture. The mornings were pretty well taken up with language courses and the afternoons had a variety of workshops involving many different aspects of parish life in our country.One evening the priests prepared a special meal for all the monks and guests. We had native foods from the various countries represented. It was an enjoyable experience for all of us.
In August we are looking forward to welcoming one new novice, Adam Burkhardt; one novice who will make his first profession of temporary vows on August 15, Isaac Dale; and two who are completing their three years of temporary vows and will make solemn profession on August 24, Brother David Wilding and Brother Victor Schinstock.
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Please note that I will be leaving for some vacation days on July 29 and will return on August 6. So there will be no new entries in this blog for the next ten days or so. Fr. Kenneth
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