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Carmelites Welcome Pre-Novice, Vincent Lo Biondo, into the Formation Program

On Thursday, September 17, 2020, the Feast of St. Albert of Jerusalem, the Lawgiver of Carmel, at St. Eliseus Pre-Novitiate in Harrison, New Jersey, the Province of St. Elias welcomed its newest Pre-Novice, Vincent LoBiondo, into the Formation Program. During a ceremony in which he received the Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Vincent affirmed that he will cooperate fully in the formation process of the Carmelites, as the Carmelites promised him the support and care he needs in his vocation. Father Mario Esposito, O.Carm., Prior Provincial, led the Evening Prayer Service during which all of the professed friars also renewed their vows. God bless Vincent, and may Our Lady of Mount Carmel watch over him always.