Induction of Pre-novices

By Fr. Franco Pinto, SDB, Vice-Provincial, Province Delegate of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, and Interim Pastor, St. John Bosco Parish, Port Chester, NY

(New Rochelle, NY – August 28) – On Monday, August 26, Francis Chazikattu and Timothy Hughes were inducted into the pre-novitiate program.

“A period of special preparation is required immediately prior to the novitiate to deepen the candidate’s vocational choice and verify his suitability for beginning the novitiate. This preparation is made through an experience of Salesian community and apostolic life.” (Salesian Constitution #109)