On Sunday, 14th June, Father Antoine Knibily sscc turned 100. Notwithstanding the quarantine situation in Chile, Alberto Toutin, René Cabezón and Fernando Cordero left Santiago and headed for El Tabo, on the coast of Valparaiso. to be with Antoine for his very special day. Together they participated in the Eucharist, presided over by Antoine, and then had lunch with his family, Enrique and Miriam. At the end of the celebrations Antoine blew out the candles and made three wishes.
This visit for Antoine was both very surprising and emotional. The visitors brought him congratulations from the brothers of Chile, France and from the General House in Rome. A couple of videos of gratitude were recorded for the brothers, in French and in English.
The video of Fr. Antoine Knibily celebrating his birthday, can be found at this link:
https://bit.ly/3hsO5HV
Fr. Antoine is now the oldest brother in the Congregation. We thank the Lord for his life. He wanted to be a "painter of God's mercy", as he defines himself, with a great concern for the poor.
06/15/2020