Br. Vishal Khute sscc professed his final vows into the hands of Provincial Fr. Lane Akiona sscc. Fr. Lane in his homily remarked that this profession took place on the 199th anniversary of the first mass celebrated on Hawaii by a Sacred Hearts missionary and reminded Br. Vishal to continue in this legacy of mission and service.
Fr. Lane said that this call to be a witness of the love of Jesus and Mary will not always be easy- there will be challenges.
Fr. Lane shared that as a young person growing up on Molokai he would look down from the pali at the settlement of Kalaupapa, and was mindful of the sacrifices of St. Damien, St. Marianne, and Br. Joseph Dutton and how they were witnesses of God's closeness to the residents there.
Fr. Lane also thanked the brothers in Fairhaven for their support of Br. Vishal and especially their prayers.
Br. Vishal's diaconal ordination will take place on July 11th, the feast of St. Benedict, at 10 am upon the imposition of the hands of Bishop Edgar da Cunha and by the power of the Holy Spirit.
07/10/2026