Brothers Samuel Silvero, ss.cc, and Vitor Henrique Borges, ss.cc, professed their perpetual vows this month in the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts. In Samuel's case, the ceremony was held at the Church of Our Lady Virgin of Fatima in Presidente Franco, Paraguay, on December 15th. Vitor's celebration took place at the Church of Our Lady of Fatima in Patrocínio, Minas Gerais, this past Monday, the 27th.

Samuel's Perpetual Profession was broadcast live on the Paraguayan parish's Facebook page., CLICK HERE to review the ceremony. In Vitor's case, the celebration was broadcast on the São Damião de Molokai parish's YouTube channel and on... Padre Eustáquio Channel WATCH HERE.

Religious life is marked by the profession of vows (initially temporary) of poverty, chastity, and obedience, made after a year of preparation called the novitiate. The novice professes these vows for three years.

Perpetual Profession represents a person's definitive adherence to a religious Order or Congregation, in this case, the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Although the first profession marks the religious person's life forever, the perpetual profession decisively renews their commitment and following of God and the Church.