Newly ordained Fr Dominico Evan CSE (right) with his brother, Msgr Gilbert Lasius and their parents
By Herald Malaysia
Feb 13 2023
KAINGARAN, Tambunan – Another priest from the Carmalitae Sancti Eliae Congregation (CSE) was ordained on the feast of St Paul’s Conversion, January 25 at the Carmel Hermitage. Domi Bin Duuk @ Lasius, 35, or Dominico Evan, was ordained by Bishop Cornelius Piong.
Hailing from Tambunan, Fr Dominico is the fourth priest from CSE, after Fr Giovanni C. Sugau (2012), Fr Sharbel Francisco De Karem’Ei (2021) and Fr Rudolf De Acquaviva last year.
Among the concelebrants was Msgr Gilbert Lasius, the Vicar General of Diocese Keningau, who is also Fr Dominico’s brother.
“Following and serving God requires an unwavering commitment. Therefore, a priest needs to live united with Jesus (John 15:4-5) and be obedient to Jesus (Mat 18:20) so that his ministry emulates Jesus’ way (John 13:34). “Our mission in priestly ministry should be to do God’s will, not our own,” said Bishop Cornelius.
He also thanked the parents and family who guided and supported Fr Dominico. CSE Superior General, Fr Sergius Paul, congratulated him on his ordination. “As a priest, it is necessary to sanctify himself by praying without ceasing, celebrating the Eucharist and Liturgy of the Hours so that he is able to sanctify the faithful he serves. A priest is also entrusted with the task of preaching the Good News of God’s love to their flock. ”
Fr Sergius, one of the formators at Seminary Catholic High School (STIKAS), announced that Fr Dominico will be sent to serve at STIKAS St John of the Cross, Bandol, West Kalimantan, Indonesia to guide seminarians from Sabah and Sarawak.
Fr Dominico’s ordination theme is And He that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please Him (John 8:29). In his speech, he thanked all who had come to this special occasion and those who had prayed and supported him during his formation and pastoral year. He also thanked his parents, whose dedication in serving the church served as a good example that inspired him to become a priest .
Fr Dominico realised his calling at an early age. Attending Mass and being involved in many parish ministries had been his routine. As he grew, the calling got stronger and finally, he said “Yes” to God as he joined the CSE Congregation as a Postulant at the Pertapaan Karmel, Kaingaran, Tambunan in July, 2011.
After he received his religious habit and entered Novitiate for two years, he professed his first religious vow on July 16, 2014. He then pursued his study in Theology and Philosophy at STIKAS for three years He professed his Final Vow at Kapela Maria Bonda Karmel (MBK), Carmel Spiritual Centre, Bandol, West Kalimantan on July 20, 2020 and was ordained as Deacon on January 25, 2022.
He ended his speech by calling the young people to be courageous in accepting God’s call to work in His vast vineyard. – Herald Malaysia
