Bishop Donald Kettler celebrated the Rite of Election March 1 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud with catechumens, those who are preparing to receive the sacraments of initiation — baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist — at the Easter Vigil. During the event, he also welcomed candidates in the Call to Continuing Conversion. These individuals have been baptized and now seek full communion with the Catholic Church through confirmation and/or the Eucharist. There are 22 catechumens and 56 candidates from parishes throughout the diocese this year.
Bishop Kettler greets catechumen Suha Lee, from St. Mary’s Cathedral Parish in St. Cloud, as she prepares to enter her name in the Book of the Elect.After greeting each candidate, Bishop Kettler recognizes all the candidates March 1 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud at the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion.With his sponsor behind him, catechumen Joseph Gohman adds his name to the Book of the Elect as Father Robert Rolfes watches.Bishop Kettler greets catechumen Jade Bartels from Assumption Parish in Eden Valley, as she prepares to enter her name in the Book of the Elect.
Author: Dianne Towalski
Dianne Towalski is a multimedia reporter for The Central Minnesota Catholic Magazine.
