"Knowing that one can be wrong is part of righteousness, but the desire for truth can never be lacking."
Professor Jorge Miras, sponsor of the LXI Promotion of licentiate degree from Canon Law reminded the new graduates of the importance of being upright, flexible, truthful, prudent, reflective and studious in order to be good canonists and priests.
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The School of Canon Law celebrated on May 25 the graduation ceremony of the 13 students who are part of the LXI promotion. The meeting began with a Eucharist at 11:00 a.m., followed by the academic ceremony in which diplomas, scholarships and medals were awarded to the new graduates.
Professor Jorge Miras was elected sponsor of the graduating class. In his speech he thanked the students for his recognition as sponsor and reminded them that they are leaving "with sufficient canonical science" to face the professional challenges entrusted to them in their respective dioceses.
He also offered them some advice for the new stage they are now beginning and reminded them of the importance of being upright, "but not rigid", of being truthful, prudent, reflective, serene and studious in order to be not only good canonists, but also good people and priests.
Regis Otabela, representing the students, thanked the professors, classmates, family members, benefactors and the University for training and for the courage and support received during the three years, especially marked by the COVID-19 pandemic. He also said that at this moment they are "in the sunset of their training", and recalled that after every sunset a new day dawns with its challenges and challenges.
Joaquín Sedano, Dean of the School of Canon Law, closed the ceremony by explaining that there are now many opportunities open to them to continue serving the Church, not only as priests but also as canonists: "It is up to you to continue to cultivate what you have received. You must be filled with gratitude to God and to your bishops".
LXI Promotion of licentiate degree in Canon Law
Mateusz BORAWSKI
Bartolo Emmanuel MONTEJOS ALMEYDA
Dominic Basil EKPAIDOT
Francis Ceasar MUGABI
Wilder Alexander GARCIA SAJ
James Okechukwu NWOKEJI
Nzingha Ngoma Nzingha Ngoma Nzingha GILLES AYMAR
Regis OTABELA NTOMO
Thomas KUSEMERERWA
Darwin Andrés SALAZAR CALDERÓN
Angelo Nsuji LUHENDE
Ndongo SYLVESTRE MARCEL
Víctor Manuel MARTÍNEZ PÉREZ
