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Brother
John Britto, CSC
Position:
Principal, Holy Cross Secondary School
Location:
Salem, India
Brother John Britto grew up in a house very close to a church.
Today the church is his home and he takes pride in his work as
educator in Salem, India.
| "My
vocation to religious life through the congregation of
Holy Cross is the most prized event in my life. I am
proud to be a Brother in the congregation of Holy Cross,
doing the works that pleases God and benefits humanity." |
Here
is his story . . .
I
come from an ordinary village in the suburbs of Salem District
in the State of Tamil Nadu, and was born of simple, but pious,
parents in a family of five children. Because my house was
located about 200 feet from the church, I was able to enjoy
the privilege of attending daily mass.
Early Desire to Become a Religious Is Realized
I attended a catholic primary school run by nuns and then a
high school run by the diocesan priests. During this time, I
had the fortune of associating with Holy Cross brothers who
were working in the neighboring parish. Having decided from
early on to become a religious, the brothers invitation to
join them in the juniorate was very timely. After completing
two years in juniorate, I was called to Bangalore for two
years. Then, I moved on to Madras (now called Chennai) to be
in the postulancy for three years.
It was in 1984-1985 that I joined my novitiate perched on a
beautiful mountain. May 30th was a day to remember, as it is
on that day that I professed my first vows. Then, it was time
for the post novitiate program, which took me to several
places for various studies and experiences.
Work and Study to Please God and Benefit Humanity
After completing my theology degree in 1990, I joined the
staff postulancy in Madras, where I had the privilege of
serving our candidates for five years. In 1995, I was shifted
to another formation house in Salem, which is located close to
the school run by the brothers. This close proximity provided
me with opportunities to be involved in the school as well as
the rural development work of the brothers.
In June 2000, I bid farewell to formation works, to be
involved full time in the school. I am proud to be a Brother
in the congregation of Holy Cross, doing work that pleases God
and benefits humanity.
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