Father Moreau, Rector of the Oratory, welcomes Bishop David Zubik before the ceremony of the Confirmation.
Bishop interrogates randomly the candidates on their knowledge of the Baltimore Catechism.
His Excellency invokes the seven gifts of the Holy Ghost
Anointing of the confirmandi.
Here Elizabeth Helfenberger
receives the sacrament.
Solemn High Mass sung by Monsignor Schmitz, Father Moreau being the Deacon, Father Meney, Sub-Deacon.
His Excellency blesses the faithful of the Oratory at the end of the ceremony.
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The 19 newly confirmed with His Excellency.
His Excellency thanks the newly confirmed for the spiritual bouquet they offered him. He stated that this was the best gift he could have received and he asked for more prayers for his mission in the diocese.
Monsignor Schmitz offers a gift to his Excellency as a token of his gratitude.
All the faithfull of St. Joseph's Oratory give a large round of applause to show their deep gratitude to their Bishop.
Beautiful home-made confirmation cake offered by Mrs. Haltom
