Nov. 5 was election day for the members of the U.S. province of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts. Elected provincial superior for a second term was Father Johnathan Hurrell. Also re-elected were vicar provincial Father Stan Kolasa of Massachusetts and second councilor Father Herman Gomes of Hawaii. Father Martin Gomes of Massachusetts was picked as first councilor and Brother Richard Kupo was elected third councilor. All were elected for three-year terms. The Hawaii and USA East provinces merged in 2011 to create the U.S. Province. Pictured from left, are Father Herman Gomes, Father Martin Gomes, Father Hurrell, Father Kolasa and Brother Kupo. (Photo courtesy of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts)
