Pledge and Private Vow of William Clifford (br. John of the Cross)

The Confraternity of Penitents is so grateful to God for William Clifford's pledge and private vow to live the Confraternity of Penitents' Rule and Constitutions for Life, made with joy on May 8, 2014. William took the privately vowed name of br. John of the Cross in St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church in Port Chalmers, New Zealand. William (br. John of the Cross) is the first pledged and privately vowed member from New Zealand! He is also a formator in the Confraternity of Penitents and the newly appointed Regional Minister for Pope Saint John XXIII Region consisting of New Zealand and Australia. God be praised for the great grace of William's pledge and private vow!

We share two photos taken after William made his pledge and private vow. He wrote, "Praise God! Thank you so much for everything. Nothing can take away my happiness today."

William (br. John of the Cross) with his wife and three sons and priest, Fr. Michael Dooley, who accepted his pledge and private vow in the name of the Church.

William (br. John of the Cross) with the second witness to his pledge and private vow (his wife was the first witness), his three sons, and Fr. Dooley.