Four young men make promises

10/15/11 – Philadelphia, PA – On Saturday, October 16th, at the Regional Postulancy at Jeremy House in Philadelphia, Thomas Gramc (District of Eastern North America) and Patrick Martin (San Francisco District) made their first promises to God and their Brothers of the Christian Schools. Both of these young men are in the first year of their Postulancy at Jeremy House where they take courses at La Salle University as well as with the Brothers’ Community.

Brothers Dennis Malloy (left) and James Joost were in attendance and received the promises of Tom Gramc (center) and Patrick Martin (right). click for larger photo

Brothers Dennis Malloy (left) and James Joost were in attendance and received the promises of Tom Gramc (center) and Patrick Martin (right).

Brothers Dennis Malloy (Visitor-DENA) and James Joost (Aux. Visitor-SF) were in attendance and received the promises on behalf of their respective Districts. Around 20 other Brothers and some Contacts were present for the ceremony which took place in the Jeremy House chapel.

The Jeremy House Community (l to r) Lewis Harwood, Temporary Professed - Dist. of Australia, New Zealand, Papua-New Guinea, Patrick Martin, Tom Gramc, Richard Buccina (Community Director) Dave Deradoorian, and Roberto Martinez. Br. Robert Schieler, General Councilor for the USA-Toronto Region, also attended the Welcoming. click for larger photo

The Jeremy House Community (l to r) Lewis Harwood, Temporary Professed – Dist. of Australia, New Zealand, Papua-New Guinea, Patrick Martin, Tom Gramc, Richard Buccina (Community Director) Dave Deradoorian, and Roberto Martinez. Br. Robert Schieler, General Councilor for the USA-Toronto Region, also attended the Welcoming.

Brothers David Deradoorian (DENA) and Roberto Martinez (SF) renewed their promises as they continue in the Postulancy program. David is currently teaching at La Salle College High School in Wyndmoor, PA, while Roberto completes his degree at La Salle University.

Congratulations and God bless to these four young men – Roberto Martinez, Patrick Martin, Dave Deradoorian, and Thomas Gramc.

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