In the center Brother Etienne, behind him, Bro Jean-Baptiste, Visitor of West Africa District, and Bishop Gueye, Bishop of Thiès
On that September 22nd , 2024, the village of Kouadiadiène was seen with its best galas to accompany Brother Etienne Bernard FAYE who made his Final Commitment with the Congregation of the Brothers of Christian Instruction.
Very early, the Parish of Saint Pierre Julien Eymard of Koudiadiène was invaded by a Joyful Crowd, composed by Friends, Relatives of Mont-Rolland, Fandène, Dakar, etc., Priests and Consecrated of the Diocese of Thiès, Friends of the childhood that belonged to the same Generation as Our Brother. Were there to thank the Lord for the Opportunity of the Perpetual Vows of Bro Etienne.
View of part of the Assembly
The Eucharistic Celebration, presided over by Bishop André Gueye, Bishop of Thiès, started at ten, and lasted for more than two hours, at the rhythm of the Liturgical Serer Songs (Local language). With Great Emotion (some tears did not fail to flow!) and Joy, and in the presence of his Brothers from the District, Bro Etienne Committed forever to following Christ who has seduced him since his first steps at the Juniorate of Thiès in 2010.
Bro Jean-Baptiste Ndiaye, Brother Visitor and Mgr. Gueye
Mons. Gueye, in his Homily, thanked the Congregation for her contribution to Education in Senegal, since their arrival in November 22nd, 1841. To Brother Etienne, he reminded him the meaning of such a Ceremony: The Grace of having put his whole life in the hands of God Alone and of having accepted to follow Christ forever, in the service of the Education of children and young people. In that sense, he urged him to cultivate a Spiritual Life rooted in Christ and to make the Permanent Quest for Excellence the compass of his life as a Mennaisian Educator.
Signature on the Altar
At the time of the Prostration
At the end of the Mass, Songs, Dances, Hugs and Gifts were punctuated by the Meal; the Festivities continued very late in the evening on the Village Square by the nguél, a Traditional Cecital in Sèrère Country.
A great ‘satisfecit’ to the Organizing Team and the Christian Community of Kouadiadiène who made the Party so beautiful!
Festive Meal
To Brother Etienne, duc in altum!
Brother Etienne’s family
Bro Wilfried FARA, Abidjan