Today, at the memorial of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, thirteen student brothers renewed their religious vows in the Priory’s chapel of St. Dominic. Conventual Prior, Fr. Javier González Izquierdo, OP, presides over the solemn Eucharistic celebration and receives the professions of the brothers. In his homily, Fr. Javier reminds us that the renewing of vows should not be just a symbol but the renewing of persons. The thirteen brothers are from different countries: one from Korea, six from Myanmar, and six from Timor-Leste. Let us continue praying for them to be faithful and persevere in their Dominican vocation!
On June 13, 2024, upon the memorial of St. Anthony of Padua, the University of St. Joseph gave thanks to God for the Academic Year 2023-2024. The solemn mass was offered inside the university chapel of the Holy Cross. Bishop Stephen Lee presided over as main celebrant and delivered the homily. The Student Brothers joined in choir, offertory, and intercession. After the Mass, the brothers enjoyed their lunch together with the other attendees.
The Priory recently celebrated the birthday of Br. Mendonça Mouzinho Filipe, O.P.
The community greeted him with the warmest wishes.
It was a joyous occasion that brought everyone together in celebration of community life and fraternity.
The Priory celebrated the birthdays of April-born brothers.
The brothers having their birthdays were Br. Paul Shan Tu, O.P and Br. Alphonso Ngei Kyaw Htay, O.P. The community greeted them with the warmest wishes.
It was a joyous occasion that brought everyone together in celebration of community life and fraternity.
International Cultural Carn
ival 2024 was celebrated on April 20 at the Green Campus of the University of St. Joseph. It was opened to the public for the very first time. Student brothers participated at their respective countries’ food 
booths and dance.
On April 10, 2024, a group of student brothers attended Easter Mass at the Holy Cross Chapel of the University of St. Joseph in Macau. The Bishop of Macau, Most Reverend Stephen Lee Bun-sang, presided over the Mass as the main celebrant. Following the service, the attendees shared the joy of Easter with a celebratory lunch.
