Congratulations, Gabriele!

We recently celebrated the Rite of Election for Gabriele Nieves, a catechumen preparing to receive the sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. This rite marks the beginning of the period of final, more intense, preparation for Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist.

Ordinarily, this Rite is reserved to the Bishop and is celebrated at the Cathedral. During this COVID-19-time, Bishop O’Connell has granted this faculty to the pastors of our diocese. We congratulate Gabriele as she takes the step from being a Catechumen to being an Elect.