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2 Nov

2009

Solemn Pontifical Requiem Mass at Church of the Holy Innocents

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A memorable pontifical requiem mass was celebrated this evening at the Church of the Holy Innocents in Manhattan, sponsored by the parish and the Confraternity of the Sacred Heart. David Adam smith led the choir ansd schola in a supernal rendering of Victoria’s Requiem.

An elaborate catafalque had been erected that was blessed at the conclusion of this service. By the way, all the candles used in this liturgy were real and made of unbleached beeswax.



The celebrant was His Excellency James C. Timlin, Bishop Emeritus of Scranton.



The church of the Holy Innocents was nearly full.


The black and silver vestments (antiques?)were splendid.



The elaborate ceremony of the Mass was very well handled. Especially considering it was the first such mass in New York since the mid sixties.






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