On Sunday, October 25th, Bishop John Barres celebrated Mass and formally installed Father Michael F. Duffy as the new Rector of St. Agnes Cathedral. During Mass, Father Duffy renewed his ordination promises and took an oath of fidelity.
Bishop Barres’ homily, entitled “The Catholic Bishop, the Cathedral and the Cathedra in the Missionary Life of the Church” is available to watch or read at drvc.org. See below for a gallery of Ed Casey photos.
Father Duffy processes to the altar.
Family members of Father Duffy attend his installation Mass.
Deacon Thomas McDaid prepares to proclaim the Gospel.
Father Duffy renews his ordination promises.
Father Duffy renews his ordination promises.
Bishop Barres incenses the altar.
Father Duffy gives Communion to his grandmother.
Father Duffy shares remarks at the end of Mass.
Father Duffy stops to spend a moment with his mother.
Bishop Barres poses with Father Duffy.
Father Duffy with some of his fellow clergy members.
