Five Men make First Profession of Vows in the Province of East Africa

First Professions, Vocations

On Wednesday, July 16, in the Province of East Africa, five novices from the Novitiate made their First Profession of Vows. The newly professed are Mr. Richard Joel Laizer, C.S.C., Mr. Magezi Eric, C.S.C., Mr. Musani Benedict, C.S.C., Mr. Ojok Allan, C.S.C., and Mr. Denis Edward Sungu, C.S.C. Their first vows were received by Br. …

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A Journey of Faith and Calling: The Vocation Story of Sem. Katongole Ronald, C.S.C.

Final Vows 2025, Vocations

I was born in Ttimba Village, in the Diocese of Kasana-Luwero, to a Catholic mother and an Anglican father. I am the firstborn in a family of five children. Growing up in a household of mixed Christian traditions, I was exposed to both Catholic and Anglican practices. Over time, however, it was the Catholic faith …

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Called from the Hills of Kyakaheeru: The Vocation Journey of Isingoma Joseph, C.S.C.

Deaconate, Final Vows 2025, Vocations

Born in the humble village of Kyakaheeru in Masindi District, Uganda, Isingoma Joseph, C.S.C. grew up in a faith-filled household under the watchful guidance of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Isingoma. The fourth of seven children—all born without the aid of a hospital—Joseph was raised in simplicity, where God was the center of family …

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Called and Chosen: Embracing God’s Will in the Congregation of Holy Cross

Deaconate, Final Vows 2025, Vocations

By Sushil Ignatius Soren, C.S.C.Congregation of Holy Cross, Province of East Africa My name is Sushil Ignatius Soren, C.S.C., from Bangladesh, and I am a proud member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Province in the Congregation of Holy Cross. As I look back on my vocation journey, I realize more clearly than ever that …

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Responding to the Call: The Vocation Journey of Francis Amukasa, C.S.C.

Final Vows 2025, Vocations

From the quiet village of Emalindi in Kakamega Diocese, a seed of faith was planted in the heart of a young boy who would later discover a calling to serve God’s people as a religious in the Congregation of Holy Cross. Francis Amukasa, C.S.C., shares his inspiring journey of faith, nurtured from childhood and strengthened …

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A Journey of Faith: Embracing Religious Life with the Congregation of Holy Cross

Final Vows 2025, Vocations

My desire to serve God began at a young age. Growing up, it was mandatory for all children in my home to attend Mass every Sunday. For me, however, going to Mass was often just an opportunity to play with friends. That changed after I received my First Holy Communion and was allowed to become …

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