Click on the image to see a larger view. Photo Credit, Br. Paul

On 29 June, 2010, Br. Gregory Escardo took his first profession, making his vows for the period of one year and receiving the black scapular.

He is pictured here reading his vows, which are written in his own hand on a piece of parchment, to the abbot and the community.

Dom Elias accepted him as a junior member of the community. Br. Gerlac, as prior, assisted in the ceremony.

After the ceremony, a snapshot was taken of the four members of the juniorate. From left to right, they are Br. Lawrence, Br. Gabriel, Br. Gregory (now in his black scapular) and Br. Thomas.