On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., Friar Maria Francesco Hwan-seok SEONG of the Province of St. Maximilian M. Kolbe in South Korea, professed his solemn vows.
The liturgy, presided over by the Minister Provincial, Friar Benedict Seung-Jae BAEK, was celebrated at the St. Margaret and St. John M. Vianney Parish Church in Beolgyo, Jeollanam-do Province, South Korea. This is the home parish of Friar Maria Francesco Hwan-seok. The Pastor with his pastoral council actively collaborated and provided practical assistance in preparing for this celebration and joyfully carrying it out. Therefore, sincere thanks go to all the parishioners in Beolgyo.
Please join us in praying for Friar Maria Francesco Hwan-seok, that throughout his life, he may faithfully live the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience before God.
Friar Stephen Dahan LEE, Provincial Secretary
