Friday 17 July 2009

Pontifical Mass of Bishop Elliott, auxiliary of Melbourne

The auxiliary bishop of Melbourne, the Most Rev'd Peter J Elliott, celebrated Pontifical Mass at the Faldstool in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite on Sunday 12th July at Saint Aloysius' church, Caulfield. The Bishop also conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation on nine candidates from the Melbourne Latin Mass Community.

The vestments, mitres and altar frontal used on the occasion were designed by the Saint Bede Studio.

Following are several photographs taken by Dr. Chris Steward. Assisting the Bishop are Father Glen Tattersall (assistant priest) and Father John McDaniels, (deacon), chaplains to the Melbourne Archdiocese Latin Mass Community.

Please click on each image for an enlarged view.

The preparation of incense:

Before the Introit:

At the Gradual:

Confirmation:

Before the Offertory:

Incensation of the Bishop: