Final Profession of Br John Auram CP

A night of celebration was recently held at the Holy Cross Monastery, Melbourne, when the men of the province came together to witness the final profession of Brother John Aurum.  During the ceremony, John  took his perpetual vows of Chastity, Poverty, Obedience and to Preach Christ Crucified (the latter is a special vow Passionists take).

Many of the friends and family of St Paul Apostle Parish, a Passionist parish where John lives, joined in for the celebration, with a special visit from a cousin of John’s who represented his family back in Papua New Guinea.  Some of his fellow students from YTU (Yarra Theological Union) where he studies, also attended the ceremony.

Fr Joachim Rego CP. Provincial of the province, precided at the Mass and profession and a close friend, Deacon Gabriel SVD assisted.

Join with us in praising God for the gift of this wonderful man as he now prepares for the final stages in his formation to the priesthood.

Carrying his Cross, John takes his vows with Fr Joachim CP

John Lays in prayer during the Litany of the Saints

Passionists, friends and family came to celebrate

From L to R, Br Ben, Br John and Domenic (John’s cousin) all from PNG

Celebrating PNG style

Br John is much loved

Feel free to write to Br John