Nine novices pronounced their First Vows in the Society of Jesus on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 10 AM at the Chapel of La Storta of St. Stanislaus Novitiate in Girisonta. Those nine novices were:
- Sch. Aloysius Gonzaga Evan Adhi Laksana, S.J. from St. Theresia Parish, Bongsari
- Sch. Albert Hosea Santoso. S.J. from St. Yusuf Parish, Gedangan
- Sch. Christoforus Iuliano Mesaroga, S.J. from St. Augustine, Karawaci
- Sch. Ignatius Damar Adi Wicaksana, S.J. from St. Augustine, Karawaci
- Sch. Archie Setyo, S.J from the Holy Rosary Randusari Parish, Semarang Cathedral
- Sch. Leonard Valentino Ngandiri, S.J. from St. Mary Assumption Parish, Jakarta Cathedral
- Sch. Leonardo Amaris Liaupati, S.J. from Tyas Dalem Gusti Yesus Parish, Macanan, Yogyakarta
- Sch. Valentinus Religio Perangin-angin, S.J. from St. Padre Pio Parish, Medan
- Sch. Yohanes Ragil Sumantri, S.J. from the Parish of St. Ignatius Ketandan, Klaten
Provincial Fr. Benedictus Hari Juliawan, S. J. received the first vows of novices during a Mass attended by families, Jesuits, and guests. In his homily, he emphasized that the novitiate is a time for personal growth before God. He reminded the novices that their first vow begins a new journey guided by God, with various challenges ahead.
At the end of the mass, Sch. Leon shared a reflection on behalf of his friends. They aim to share God’s love in different ways, following the teachings of Ignatius Loyola. By obeying Jesus’ command and working together, they seek to be a united body that brings blessings to those around them.
Furthermore, the nine novices will continue their formation as scholastics studying philosophy at Driyarkara School of Philosophy in Jakarta. Congratulations on your formation, may you be more united, integrated, and fruitful in Christ.
Contributor: Margareta Revita – Indonesian Province Communicator Team
