Novitiate : The profession of 4 novices and the entry into the Novitiate of Benin-Ivory Coast-Senegal-Togo-RDC Congo of 7 new young people.

La première profession des 4 novices congolais,  FF. Donatien, Gracia, Patrick et Camille s’est déroulée le mardi 5 septembre à  la paroisse Saint Paul de Dapaong, Togo, en présence de nos deux Frères Visiteurs, F. Pascal et F. Jean de la Croix.

It was preceded by a retreat that marked the end of the Novitiate year. It started on the  21^st and ended on the 28^th August at the monastery of Dzogbégan, Togo. The profession was honored by the presence of numerous parishioners, the Brothers of Togo-Benin and also some Sisters from the  Diocese.

The young professed Brothers were indeed spiritually supported !

The celebration at Saint-Paul’s Parish Dapaong, Togo.

Bros Donatien, Gracia, Patrick and Camille, together with the celebrants, Brother Visitors and other Brothers who came  for the celebration.

 The official entry of the New group of Novices was celebrated on Thursday, 7^th September. Before that, the Novices had their retreat at Sadori. It went on well in spite of the demonstrations that disrupt the country.

Here are the Novices. From left to right: Richard (RDC) – Luc (RDC) – William (RDC) – Issac ( RDC ) – Steven (Senegal) – Eloi ( Togo) and Emmanuel (RDC).

The 7 Novices together with their formators: Bro Jean Herbinière  and Bro Gilbert Gbanyobedjoa. And then  Brother Visitors: Bro Pascal Mbolingaba and Bro Jean de la Croix Lare.