On 11th July, this year 2011, the feast of St. Benedict the founder of Benedictine monstic life, Hanga abbey monks had the joy of having more members committing themselves to monastic life at the abbey. Frater Jesephat Haule and Frater Deogratias made their perpetual vows. Frater Killian and Filbert made theri first vows to monastic life. Those admitted to novitiate (time for monastic formation) were Frater Fulbert Ngwembele, Frater Zenobius Mwanyika, Frater Raphael Msigwa, and Frater Gozanga Gonza Haule. Both Frater Zenobius and Raphael had finished Secondary School education at our Hanga Religius Seminary. Frater Gonzaga comes to the abbey with degree in civil law. Two young men were received to rank of postulancy a time for them to observe and try to live monastic life before they are admitted to full formation as novices. We welcome these new members to the house of God to serve Him and His people. 

In the left photo from left: The novices Frater Fulbert, Frater Zenobius, Frater Raphael and Frater Gonzanga Gonza.      In the right photo from left is Frater Jesephat and Deogratias who made their perpetual vows.   Below: the postulants.                    

Last but not least were   Frater Odilo Matembo, OSB,  and Augustion Mgedzi, OSB celebrating 50 years as monks. Also Frater Blasius Maganga, OSB, Policarp Hongoli, OSB and Gabriel Wangabo, OSB, celebrated their 25th anniversary in monastic life. We congratulate all of them their many years of service to the people of God.

Below left are Frater Agustino Mgedzi, OSB and Frater Odilo Matembo, OSB, who celebrated their 50th aniversary as Benedictine monks of Hanga Abbey.

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