First and Solemn Profession of Saint Francis Anthony Fasani Custody of Vietnam

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, Custody of St. Francis Anthony Fasani in Vietnam joyfully celebrated the First and Solemn Profession of six friars. The celebration took place at 9:00 a.m. in St. Nguyen Duy Khang Parish.

The Mass was presided over by Fr. Joseph Tran Van Long, Custos, together with concelebrants from the Custody, spiritual directors, priests closely connected with the candidates. Present at the celebration were a large assembly of the faithful, including religious men and women, benefactors, families of the friars, and many friends who joined in prayer and thanksgiving.

On this occasion, the Custody received:
First Profession
– Francis Xavier Vu Lam Phong
– Dominic Vu Quoc Hoi
– John the Baptist Nguyen Truong An

Solemn Profession
– Joseph Vu Duc Huynh
– Michael Lam Van Vinh
– Dominic Dinh Cong Chuong

Before making their First Profession, the three novices completed a canonical year at the St. Francis of Assisi Friary in Dak Nong. During this formative year, they were introduced to the spiritual foundations of Franciscan life—deepening union with Christ through prayer, silence, fraternal life, self-denial, work, and humble service.

For the three friars making Solemn Profession, this step represents their definitive consecration to God, binding themselves permanently to the Order and its mission. Their preparation included years of human, spiritual, and intellectual formation, leading them to maturity and readiness for a lifelong commitment to the Franciscan way of following Christ.

This profession marks a milestone in the vocation journey of each friar, opening a new chapter of consecrated life in the Church. May they remain steadfast and faithful to their vows, becoming living witnesses of the Gospel and instruments of peace in the mission entrusted to them.