March 19, 2023, Tagaytay City: On the fourth Sunday of Lent, Fra Raphael Ysulan, OFMConv. renewed his vows before Fra Emmanuel Giva, OFMConv., the Provincial Custos. The renewal took place at St. Joseph Church, Tagaytay City during the 7:00 AM mass. Fra Timothy Navarro, OFMConv. and Fra Maximilian Bumacod, OFMConv. stood as witnesses.


In the afternoon at 5:00 PM in the same church, four brothers were invested with the habit of probation. They were received by Fra Emmanuel Giva, OFMConv. and was assisted by Fra Matthew Faraon, OFMConv., the Novice Director. The new novices are Fra Charbel Emmanuel Araracap, Fra Giovanni Vincent Kevin Elemos, Fra Francesco Mark Edzel Punzalan, and Fra Bernadetto Daniel Diones.





L-R: Fra Francesco, Fra Bernadetto, Fra Giovanni, Fra Charbel



Photos courtesy of Fra Daniel Sugatan, OFMConv. and Joshua Banggo