On September 9, 2026, the Redemptorist community gathered with great joy at St Teresas Parish in St. John’s, NL, to celebrate the Perpetual Profession of Noel Oco, C.Ss.R.
His vows were received by Fr. Santo Arrigo, C.Ss.R., Provincial Superior of the Province of Canada, and witnessed by Fr. Tony Bidgood, C.Ss.R., and Fr. Ciro Alfonso Perez, C.Ss.R.
The celebration was made all the more special by the presence of Noel’s family and friends from Yellowknife, local parishioners, and his Redemptorist confrères from St. John’s, Yellowknife, Québec, Toronto, and Winnipeg.
May Noel’s lifelong “yes” to the Lord be filled with grace, joy, and faithful service to the People of God. May Mary, Mother of Perpetual Help, accompany him always in his vocation and ministry.
Just three days after his Perpetual Profession, the Redemptorists gathered once again at St Teresas Parish in St. John’s, NL, this time to celebrate the Ordination to the Diaconate of Noel Oco, C.Ss.R., on September 12, 2026.
Deacon Noel was ordained by Bishop Jon Hansen, C.Ss.R., of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mackenzie-Fort Smith, surrounded by his family from British Columbia and Yellowknife, friends, parishioners, and his Redemptorist confrères from the Province of Canada and Baltimore.
Congratulations, Deacon Noel! May your ministry of service be filled with joy, compassion, and a generous heart, following Christ the Redeemer wherever He calls you.
(Source: Facebook of Redemptorist Province of Canada)
Photos: CSsR Canada Communications Service
