Looking through the BSG roster at our website (www.gregorians.org), I found nothing new. But re-discovered the fascinating ministries that my brothers are involved with, many by virtue of their occupation, which for many has become their call. Br. Ciaran Anthony, who I wrote about previously, is now a family medicine resident physician in Lawrence MA. Richard John is the Director of Pastoral Care at White Plains Hospital. Charles Edward and Virgilio work as a practical nurse and nursing assistant, respectively. Karekin is the Product Manager for Electronic Publishing at Church Publishing. Thomas is a software engineer for Google. Joseph Basil, Thomas Lawrence, and Eric are all registered nurses. Of our number, Tobias, Mark Andrew, David John, Blane Frederik and Richard Edward are priests; Edward, Charles Edward, Gordon John, and Thomas Mark are deacons. That's just a sampling of our diverse community.
At Convocation, we also said goodbye to our beloved Michael Elliott, friar and priest who died in February in New Zealand. David John, who lives in Australia, brought Michael's ashes to Mt. Alvernia and preached at his Requiem Mass. He is on his way to England, where Michael will be buried at Brecon Cathedral in Wales.
William Henry professes his life vows to Minister General Richard Thomas, as Thomas Mark (left) and Nathanael Deward, both Minister Provincials, witness the occasion.
Millard professes first vows to Richard Thomas, who is assisted by James. Peter (back to camera), Thomas, and William David look on.
