Rite of Election & Call to Conversion

Mike Crupi / Catholic Courier | 03.16.2011

Two Rite of Election and Call to Conversion ceremonies were held March 13 at Rochester’s Sacred Heart Cathedral and a third will be held March 20 at Horseheads’ St. Mary Our Mother Church. Catechumens, those seeking initiation into the Catholic Church during the Easter Vigil, and candidates, those affirming their intention to join the Catholic Church, were presented to the assembly and recognized by Bishop Matthew H. Clark. These photos were captured during the early ceremony at Sacred Heart Cathedral. (Click here to view more photos from this event and/or buy prints.)

<p>Nine-year-old Murron Porcella meets Bishop Clark.</p> — Nine-year-old Murron Porcella meets Bishop Clark.

<p>Ten-year-old Samantha Bentley smiles at her family.</p> — Ten-year-old Samantha Bentley smiles at her family.

<p>Catechumen Meylisia Maviogha hugs Bishop Clark.</p> — Catechumen Meylisia Maviogha hugs Bishop Clark.

<p>Bishop Clark bends down to talk to 8-year-old Julia Resnick.</p> — Bishop Clark bends down to talk to 8-year-old Julia Resnick.

<p>Candidate Ron Marsteiner, II stands to be recognized.</p> — Candidate Ron Marsteiner, II stands to be recognized.

<p>Parish representatives gather in the sanctuary.</p> — Parish representatives gather in the sanctuary.

<p>Twelve-year-old Jackson West is greeted by Bishop Clark.</p> — Twelve-year-old Jackson West is greeted by Bishop Clark.

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