Seminarians Renew Maryknoll Oath During their formation period, Maryknoll seminarians annually renew their oath to the Maryknoll Society until finally, before ordination, they take a permanent oath of commitment as a Maryknoll priest.  Seminarians John Pahls and Duc Nguyen are in Cambodia for a three-year Overseas Training Program.  Today they renewed their temporary oath at the weekly Wednesday afternoon liturgy with the Maryknoll community and other friends.

The Maryknoll community gathered for liturgy John and Duc take their oath before Jim Noonan Duc signs the oath while the community looks on John then takes his turn signing the formal oath paper Duc and John prepare to cut two cakes to celebrate the happy occasion Our Filipina guitar players are part of every Maryknoll celebration in Cambodia Doy, Ayan, and Lisa lead the singing in honor of John and Duc

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