Meet the Novices, Rev Pastor Fr Michael J Hurley, OP with Bro Pius

August 24, 2025·1 hr 8 min·5 clips

Father Michael welcomes novice Pius Carlo, who is about to make vows in the Catholic Church.

This episode of St. Dominic's Weekly continues the "Meet the Novices 2025" series with host Father Michael interviewing novice Brother Pius Carlo. Brother Pius is preparing to make his vows within the Dominican order. The conversation focuses on his personal background and journey to religious life. Brother Pius was born and raised in the Philippines into a culturally Catholic environment. He attended a Filipino-Chinese Catholic school during his elementary years. He has four half-siblings, two from his father's side and two from his mother's side. He is the youngest among all his siblings. His half-siblings from his mother's side are half Filipino and half Japanese. His father is half Chinese, making Brother Pius a quarter Chinese and three-quarters Filipino. His paternal half-siblings share this same ethnic background. He notes that his novice class includes several other individuals who are also the youngest in their families. The discussion reveals how his multicultural heritage and early Catholic education formed part of his foundational experience. A lighthearted moment occurs when Father Michael jokes about having "crying babies" in the novitiate, which Brother Pius humorously deflects. The exchange highlights the communal aspect of formation, with Brother Pius stating the novices are "all growing together." His description of the Philippines as "culturally Catholic" provides context for his religious upbringing. The interview structure is straightforward, beginning with family origins before touching on his educational background. The tone is warm, conversational, and encouraging, marked by friendly banter between the host and guest. The style is an informal, introductory interview aimed at sharing a personal story within a community context. Listeners interested in Dominican vocations or personal faith journeys within a multicultural context would appreciate this episode. Those seeking deep theological debate or investigative content might find this introductory profile too light.

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