As part of the Diocese of Rochester’s 150th-anniversary celebration, a Festival of Advent Lessons and Carols was presented Dec. 15 at Rochester’s Sacred Heart Cathedral. Bishop Salvatore R. Matano was presider for the celebration, which featured Scripture readings and sung meditations by participants and the Diocesan Choir.
An Advent wreath is seen near the altar during the Festival of Advent Lessons Dec. 15 at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
A choir sings during the event.
Altar servers prepare for the Benediction.
Bishop Salvatore R. Matano bows his head in prayer.
Bishop Matano kneels during the Benediction.
The monstrance is placed on the altar during the celebration.
Altar servers process toward the altar.
Father Juan Benitez carries the monstrance.
Bishop Matano poses for a photo with altar servers following the celebration.
