Lector & Acolyte Installation Mass with Bishop Mark O'Connell

Members of our second theology class will be installed as Lectors this Sunday (3/30/25) during a Mass celebrated by Bishop Mark O'Connell.

The ministry of lector enables a seminarian to “proclaim the readings from Scripture, except for the Gospel, he is to recite the psalm when there is no psalmist, present the general intercessions when there is no deacon, and to direct the singing and participation of the faithful” among other responsibilities.

In the rite of institution of an acolyte, the bishop hands those to be instituted a patent with bread and says, “Take this vessel with bread for the celebration of the Eucharist. Make your life worthy of your service at the table of the Lord and of his Church.”

The ministry of acolyte is the final ministry before seminarians are ordained to the diaconate.

Please keep these men in prayer as they continue this journey that will ultimately lead (God willing) to priesthood.

This event is not open to the public

Lector Installation

Mr. David Bardales Diocese of Providence

Mr. Alden Bronson Archdiocese of Boston

Mr. Joseph Jasinski Archdiocese of Boston

Mr. Nicholas Jones Diocese of Providence

Mr. Thiago Mesquita Archdiocese of Boston

Mr. Timothy Walsh Archdiocese of Boston

Acolyte Installation

Brother Amadeus Cundiff, OSB