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The Solemn Profession of Frater Jeffrey Himes

Andrea2019-09-19T10:50:16-05:00

Over the last few years, Frater Jeffrey Himes, O. Praem. has devoted his life to Christ at Daylesford Abbey. On August 28, 2019 (the Feast of St. Augustine), he made his Solemn Profession before the Norbertine Community here at Daylesford Abbey. Frater Jeffrey has chosen to live a life in communio with his brothers at Daylesford Abbey. In communio means leading a common life with common prayer at Daylesford Abbey. https://youtu.be/ykIZ9-xfEPw In making his Solemn Profession, Frater Jeffrey has completed the Affilate program, Novitiate and Temporary Profession. This is his step before being ordained a Catholic priest. Solemn Profession vows are [...]

Jeff Himes Makes Solemn Profession

2019-09-03T14:14:25-05:00

Jeff Himes has made his Solemn Profession at Daylesford Abbey. On the Feast of St. Augustine (August 28, 2019), Jeff Himes professed his Solemn Vows at Daylesford Abbey. This means he has made his lifetime commitment to both God and the Norbertine community at Daylesford Abbey. We are delighted to have him as a brother in our Norbertine community. After the passage of at least three years in temporary vows, the candidate and the Community discern if he is to proceed to solemn vows. These vows are made for life. By solemn profession a man is incorporated as a permanent and [...]