In Agoè Nyivé, on 1 May 2025 at 9 a.m., a solemn Eucharist was held, during which nine young Brothers took temporary vows in our Order. The nine brothers come from five countries: Benin (01), Cameroon (02), Kenya (01), Madagascar (03) and Togo (02).

The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Brother Hugues Assou, Provincial Superior of the Saint Richard Pampuri Province of Africa. In his homily, Brother Hugues urged the newly professed to make the three 'P's' their own: prayer, patience and poverty, according to the teaching of Pope Francis, of venerable memory.

Taking St Richard Pampuri, who made his profession as a doctor an act of charity in favour of the most needy of his time, as a model, Brother Hugues invited the young brothers to an apostolic commitment under the banner of humility.

The nine young brothers professed their vows in the hands of Brother Paulinus Toh Kisam, the Provincial Superior of the Province of St Augustine.

Also present was Brother Paul Marie Taufana, Provincial Superior of the French Province, who addressed words of thanks and encouragement to the newly professed at the end of the celebration.

We would also like to take this opportunity to point out that during Lauds before Mass, four young men were admitted to the novitiate.

At the end of the Eucharistic celebration, all participants were invited to share a toast of friendship in a joyful atmosphere.