On Saturday, August 17th, His Excellency, the Most Revered Robert Finn, Bishop of Kansas City-Saint Joseph, Missouri, came to Old Saint Patrick Oratory to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation assisted by Canons Talarico, Buchholz, and Avis, and also by Deacon Ralph Wehner. After delivering a sermon on the importance of faith and that belief in Jesus Christ transforms all aspects of our lives, His Excellency invoked the Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost and anointed each of the 32 confirmandi, saying "Signo te signo Crucis...I sign thee with the Sign of the Cross and confirm thee in the Chrism of Salvation..." Following the Rite of Confirmation, His Excellency officiated at the Benediction of the most Holy Sacrament. Afterwards a festive reception was held at the Catholic Center.
The Canons of the Institute and the faithful of Old Saint Patrick Oratory are greatly thankful towards His Excellency. May the newly confirmed correspond faithfully to the graces they received in this Sacrament and pray daily for Bishop Finn.
Special thanks to Mrs. Delena Soukup for the photos.