A special first Communion far from home

Mike Crupi / Catholic Courier | 04.30.2013

Eight-year-old Erin Day of Kenmore, N.Y., in the Diocese of Buffalo, made her first Communion in Rochester April 26. Erin’s dad, Tim, is currently awaiting a heart transplant at Strong Memorial Hospital and is unable to travel, so arrangements were made to celebrate the sacrament at Strong’s interfaith chapel, with Bishop Emeritus Matthew H. Clark presiding. Click here to read our story on the liturgy.

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<p>Erin and sister Clare walk to the chapel with Tim.</p> — Erin and sister Clare walk to the chapel with Tim.

<p>Erin prepares before Mass.</p> — Erin prepares before Mass.

<p>Erin smiles at the camera.</p> — Erin smiles at the camera.

<p>Bishop Emeritus Clark gives the homily.</p> — Bishop Emeritus Clark gives the homily.

<p>Erin and her family listen to the homily.</p> — Erin and her family listen to the homily.

<p>Tim gives Erin a kiss at the end of Mass.</p> — Tim gives Erin a kiss at the end of Mass.

<p>Erin holds her dad's hand.</p> — Erin holds her dad’s hand.

<p>Erin makes her first Communion.</p> — Erin makes her first Communion.

<p>Bishop Emeritus Clark blesses Tim Day.</p> — Bishop Emeritus Clark blesses Tim Day.

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