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The Rite of Election includes the enrollment of all the catechumens seeking baptism at the coming Easter Vigil. The catechumens publicly express their desire for baptism to the diocesan bishop. Their names are recorded in a book and they are called the Elect.

The Rite of Election includes the enrollment of all the catechumens seeking baptism at the coming Easter Vigil. The catechumens publicly express their desire for baptism to the diocesan bishop. Their names are recorded in a book and they are called the Elect.

The new Catholics who entered the Church this Easter will be formally sent forth by Bishop Richard F. Stika at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus at the annual Sending of the Neophytes ceremony.

Ordination of seminarians to transitional diaconate. Details TBA.

Ordination of class of permanent deacons. Details TBA