“How many Confirmation Masses have you had?” By BISHOP NEAL BUCKON
ENGLISH SPEAKING MASS IN THE LOURDES GROTTO WITH CHAPLAINS AND PILGRIMS FROM THE USA, GREAT BRITAIN, IRELAND, AND CANADA. RIGHT REVEREND RICHARD MOTH, THE MILITARY ORDINARY OF GREAT BRITAIN WAS THE PRINCIPAL CELEBRANT.
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frequently asked question is, “How many Confirmation Masses have you had?” The answer at the time of writing this article is 19. Confirmation Masses have taken place between New Orleans, Louisiana in the East and Honolulu, Hawaii in the West. They were celebrated in our Military Chapels as far South as Corpus Christi, Texas, and as far North as Fairbanks, Alaska. Every Confirmation Mass is a unique, grace-filled celebration for the confirmandi, their families, and the Catholic communities. The Holy Spirit is certainly active in our Archdiocese as it sanctifies the members of our chapel communities; and strengthens them to live the Catholic faith with witness to Jesus Christ.
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