Br. Chris and Br. Miggo with Fr. Jim Walther, OMV

Celebrate the Diaconate Ordinations of Br. Chris and Br. Miggo

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Just two months after professing their perpetual vows, two of our brothers are taking another joyful step toward the priesthood. On Saturday, November 21, at 11 a.m. ET, Br. Christopher Puglia, OMV, and Br. Miguel Roque, OMV, will be ordained to the Order of Deacon through the laying on of hands and the invocation of…

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A statue depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary wearing a golden crown

Honoring the Assumption of Mary

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Each year on August 15th, the Church celebrates the Assumption of Mary — a holy day of obligation and one of the most beautiful and beloved feasts in the Catholic calendar. It invites the faithful to reflect on a profound truth: that the Blessed Virgin Mary was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory. In…

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Br. Christopher Puglia, OMV, and Br. Miguel Roque, OMV, during the ceremony for their first profession of vows

What Are Perpetual Vows? 

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In making perpetual vows, a religious man consecrates himself to God through three evangelical counsels: poverty, chastity, and obedience.

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The hands of OMV priests folded in prayer to God

Happy Father’s Day, God! Remembering Our Father on Father’s Day

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Each year as Father’s Day approaches, many of us take time to reflect on the love, guidance, and sacrifice we’ve received from our earthly fathers. Whether we’re blessed with fond memories or carry the burden of difficult experiences, this day can stir something deep in our hearts. This Father’s Day, no matter your feelings on…

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