Novices make first Religious profession

Mar 22, 2025

KUCHING: Novices Wivina Gelan Liek and Agnes Anak Austin Rungga made their First Religious Profession with the Congregation of Sisters of St Francis of Sarawak at the Chapel of the Convent of Mary Immaculate in Padungan. Both are from Kapit, Sarawak, and belong to the Mary Immaculate Conception Parish.

Their First Religious Profession marks the beginning of their temporary profession, which will be renewed annually before culminating in a final perpetual profession.

During the ceremony, the novices professed their vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, symbolised by the exchange of their probationary garb for the congregation’s religious habit. Sr Rose Wong, Superior General, expressed gratitude to Archbishop Simon Poh, the formators, and all those who supported the event, especially the parents of the newly professed Sisters for offering their daughters to God.

Sr Rose encouraged the Sisters to stay focused on Christ and follow in the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi, living authentic lives of service. The two Sisters were assigned their first posts: Sr Wivina Gelan to St. Bernadette’s Convent in Marudi and Sr Agnes to St Mary’s Convent in Sibu.