SSPX News Archive Philippines Photo Album St. Bernard Novitiate, Iloilo February 2004 2 new novices began their novitiate with the taking of the habit last 28 September. Br. Isidore Mary on the left and Br. Lawrence Mary on the right. Both come from the island of Bohol, a island noted for its many vocations even before the Council. So these 2 new Brothers are carrying on the tradition, along with 3 others. As many will remember that Br. Hyacinth came close to death last April, on the 29th of September 2003, he made his first vows as a religious Brother, spiritually dying to the world the flesh and himself. He is seen here with his parents along with Fr. Couture the District Superior, who celebrated the Mass of religious profession and received the vows of Brother. Some of the first feed corn or yellow corn as it is also called. It will be taken off the cob by hand and then put through a crusher to be used as feed for the chickens, ducks and pigs. As of now about 200 kg of crushed corn has been produced. Br. Patrick was quite happy to have his photo taken next to the lechon. The feast was on the occasion of the Third Order Carmelites annual visit to the Novitiate just after Christmas. The 3rd order Carmelites at lunch in the Novitiate refectory. Fr. Gerspacher giving a conference on St. Teresa of Avila to the 3rd order members. The 3rd Order carmelites in the jeepney on the way back to the city. Our mother pig gave a nice litter of 12 just the Saturday after Christmas. 2 months later they are ready to be sold off except for 3 which we will keep for meat and another litter. However it is easier said than done to find buyers for the 9 at 1500 pesos each. It would repay our whole investment so far. The Brothers helped a number of neighbours with the butcher of 2 pigs we had bought earlier and raised to 100 kgs. Br. Hyacinth was sent after his noviciate to the Priory of Our Lady of Victories in Manila where he occupied as the Sacristan taking over from Br. Thomas who has returned to the Noviciate. Br. Cornelius professed a year ago replaced Br. Patrick in Manila.   back to Photo Album Contents