The installation events for Bishop Salvatore R. Matano began with a vespers service Jan. 2 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. The ceremony began with Bishop Matano knocking on the cathedral door and being let in by Bishop Robert J Cunningham and Bishop Mathew H Clark then continued with psalms, prayers and a homily given by Bishop Matano.
Lisa Passero looks at a program before the start of the solemn vespers Jan. 2.
Altar servers and celebrants prepare to process in at the start of the service.
Bishop Matano waits outside the back doors of the cathedral as he prepares to knock and ask to enter.
Bishop Matano is flanked by clergy and other bishops as he sings during the opening of evening prayer.
Bishop Matano smiles as he looks back at his brother bishops.
Bishop Matano thanks Bishop Emeritus Matthew H. Clark during the service.
Bishop Matano incenses the area around the altar.
Bishop Matano prays with his brother bishops during the solemn vespers service.
Bishop Matano blesses the priests in attendance during the prayer service.
Bishop Matano greets well-wishers after the prayer service.
Bishop Matano greets well-wishers after the prayer service.
