On Saturday, August 6th, at the Sacred Heart Chapel at Camp DeSales (MI), Joe Kochendoerfer of Toledo-Detroit Province made his first profession vows. These are the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience as an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales. Oblates from the Toledo-Detroit Province as well as Father Brian Zumbrum, OSFS, Mr. Jonathan Dick, OSFS, and Mr. Nick Grant from the Wilmington-Philadelphia Province witnessed and celebrated this special moment.
Joe will move to Washington, DC, and live at the Oblate house of studies while he takes classes at the Catholic University of America as he begins his preparations for priesthood.
