The Blessing (Christening) of the Bells of St. Patrick's Cathedral

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Join us in this historic event - the Blessing of the Bells of St. Patrick's Cathedral

The ritual which will be used dates from the 16th century pontificale of Pope Clement VIII which was a revision of earlier pontificals from the medieval period.
When new church bells are installed, they are traditionally “baptized” or “consecrated” by the bishop. While not in fact a baptism, the ceremony mirrors in many ways the celebration of baptism with the pouring or washing with holy water and the anointing with holy oils. The bells are named in honour of saints or after the Blessed Virgin Mary.


Presider: Most Rev. Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv DD, Fourth Bishop of Parramatta

Deacon: Rev Mr Roderick Pirotta

Diocesan Master of Ceremonies: Rev Christopher del Rosario

Assisting ministers from the Seminary of the Holy Spirit

Clergy-in-Choir:
Very Rev Peter G. Williams VG, Dean & Administrator
Rev Msgr Ron McFarlane PP, Chancellor
Very Rev John Hogan, Rector of Holy Spirit Seminary
Rev Clifford D’Souza MSFS, Assistant Priest

Choir: St. Patrick’s Cathedral Choral Scholars

Organist: Mr Bernard F. Kirkpatrick, Director of Music

Campanology Expertise: Peter Harrison, Thomas Perrins and Ron Shepherd OAM Australian and New Zealand Association of Bellringers

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