First Sunday of Advent: Come Be Our Light

Published: November 29, 2025

Mr. Josh Noem reflects on light, one of the most powerful images of Advent, and encourages us to burn away anything that dims that light.

Hosted by the United States Province of Priests and Brothers, the meeting was held in La Porte, Indiana, from 16-21 November.

The three seminarians professed their Final Vows on 4 October, following the annual retreat of the Province of North East India.

On 17 October, five novices from St. Joseph Province and ten from Sacred Heart of Jesus Province made their First Vows.

Br. Adolf Mugume, C.S.C., was one of 400 people from around the world invited to participate in the Raising Hope Conference at Castel Gandolfo.