We pray in thanksgiving to God for our wonderful seminarians who made (or renewed) their promises to the Paulist community on Friday during a special Mass in our seminary chapel in Washington, D.C.

Geno Flores made his first promise and became the newest “C.S.P.”

Paulist seminarians Ryan Casey and Michael Hennessy made their final promises. (On Saturday morning, Ryan and Mike are slated to be ordained transitional deacons at the Mass with Ordinations to the Diaconate.)

Paulist seminarians Evan Cummings, Paolo Puccini, Michael Cruickshank and Richard Whitney renewed their promises to the community.

Receiving the promises, and presiding at the Mass, was Paulist Fr. Eric Andrews, our president. He was joined by 11 other Paulist Fathers who concelebrated.

Here are some first glimpses of the Mass from the lens of photographer Kwana Strong. (More to come!)

Program for our Mass with Professions to the Paulist Fathers

A view from a balcony in the chapel

Paulist seminarian Ryan Casey (left) signs papers related to his final promise as our president, Paulist Fr. Eric Andrews, looks on.  Ryan is wearing the Paulist habit.

Paulist seminarian Michael Hennessy (left), is presented with a penny by Paulist Fr. Eric Andrews, president of the Paulist Fathers.  The penny represents Michael’s release of his lifelong ministry earnings to the community.  Michael is wearing the Paulist habit.

Geno Flores, the newest “C.S.P.,” in prayer at the Mass.

Paulist seminarian Michael Cruickshank (left) renews his promise with Paulist President Fr. Eric Andrews.

Paulist seminarian Paolo Puccini (left) renews his promise as Paulist President Fr. Eric Andrews looks on.

Paulist seminarian Evan Cummings (left) renews his promise to the Paulist Fathers with Paulist President Fr. Eric Andrews.

Paulist seminarian Richard Whitney (left) renews his promise with Paulist President Fr. Eric Andrews.

Dan Macalinao provides music for the Mass. 

The Paulist Fathers seminarians and novices with our president, Paulist Fr. Eric Andrews (second row at left), in the chapel of St. Joseph’s Seminary in Washington, D.C. Pictured from left: Top row: Richard Whitney, C.S.P.; Evan Cummings, C.S.P.; Paolo Puccini, C.S.P.; Fr. Sam Matthiesen. Middle row: Fr. Andrews, Michael Hennessy, C.S.P., Ryan Casey, C.S.P.; Michael Cruickshank, C.S.P., Geno Flores, C.S.P.. Front row: Philip Catalanotto; Eric Hernandez.

The Paulist Fathers seminarians and novices with our president, Paulist Fr. Eric Andrews, in the chapel of St. Joseph’s Seminary in Washington, D.C. Pictured from left: Top row: Richard Whitney, C.S.P.; Evan Cummings, C.S.P.; Paolo Puccini, C.S.P.; Fr. Sam Mattiesen. Middle row: Fr. Andrews, Michael Hennessy, C.S.P.; Ryan Casey, C.S.P.; Michael Cruickshank, C.S.P.; Geno Flores, C.S.P. Front Row: Philip Catalanotto; Eric Hernandez.