On Friday, July 21, 2023, the Province of Our Lady of the Angels in the USA [OLA] joyfully celebrated the simple profession of two friars at the St. Anthony Shrine in Ellicott City, Maryland.

The confreres who professed their vows are Friars Marvin P. FERNANDEZ and Vincent M. OULY. They began their novitiate year on July 13, 2022, and concluded their year of probation by their professing their simple vows into the hands of the Minister Provincial, Friar Michael HEINE. The Minister Provincial also presided over the celebration, which was attended by some forty friars and many faithful. After the liturgy, there was a celebration and a fraternal agape meal was offered.

Friar Nicholas ROMEO