Brother Benedict Pio pronounced his simple vows on April 26, 2026, during the Mass of Profession celebrated by Fr. Justin Lee, Vice-Provincial.
Surrounded by his mother and siblings and in the presence of his religious family of the brothers and sisters of Saint John, Br. Benedict Pio made his next step on his journey of consecrated life. The Holy Mass celebrated in the chapel of the brothers was marked by a familial simplicity and a profound joy. We were blessed by the presence of Fr. Benoit-Charbel, the Vicar General of the Brothers of Saint John, who came especially to Cebu for the occasion.
After the Mass of profession, friends and guests were led to the Saint John Hall for a festive meal and celebratory program.
Br. Benedict Pio shared
“I am grateful for having come this far. I know it is not by my own capacity that I am here today. Apart from God, I can do nothing.”
We ask that all our friends keep Br. Benedict Pio in your prayers as well as all of our other brothers in formation. May they grow everyday as empowered disciples following Jesus like Saint John did!