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Bishop Joseph M. Siegel celebrated the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night on the evening of April 3 at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville. The parish’s Catechumens and Candidates were received into full communion with the Church.

In this photo, Bishop Siegel lights the Paschal Candle, being held by Deacon David Rice, outside the Cathedral at the beginning of the vigil.

Bishop Joseph M. Siegel celebrated the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night on the evening of April 3 at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville.

In this photo, Cathedral Director of Music Jeremy Korba, left, parishioner Mark Valenzuela and Benedictine Father Godfrey Mullen, rector of the cathedral, sing the Easter Proclamation (Exsulset) as the Mass begins. 

Bishop Joseph M. Siegel celebrated the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night on the evening of April 3 at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville. 

This photo shows those in attendance, who held candles during the Easter Proclamation.

The Celebration of the Passion of the Lord occurred on Good Friday at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville. During his homily, Bishop Siegel said that, on Good Friday, we “encounter the central act of mercy in all of human history.” The celebration included veneration of the Crucifix and a Communion Service.

In the photo, Bishop Siegel prostrates himself before the altar at the beginning of the celebration.

The Celebration of the Passion of the Lord occurred on Good Friday at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville. During his homily, Bishop Siegel said that, on Good Friday, we “encounter the central act of mercy in all of human history.” The celebration included veneration of the Crucifix and a Communion Service.

In the photo, Benedictine Father Godfrey Mullen, rector of St. Benedict Cathedral, chanted the Gospel account of the Passion of the Lord.

The Celebration of the Passion of the Lord occurred on Good Friday at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville. During his homily, Bishop Siegel said that, on Good Friday, we “encounter the central act of mercy in all of human history.” The celebration included veneration of the Crucifix and a Communion Service.

In the photo, Deacon David Rice transfers the Blessed Sacrament from the place of reposition to the altar for Holy Communion.

Bishop Siegel celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on April 1 at St. Benedict Cathedral. During the Mass, the bishop washed the feet of 12 people who attended the Mass, recreating Jesus’ washing of the apostles’ feet during the Last Supper. At the end of Mass, the bishop transferred the Blessed Sacrament from the altar to the place of reposition in the back of the cathedral. It remained there until the Good Friday celebration of the Passion of the Lord.

In the photo, Bishop Siegel incenses the altar at the beginning of Mass.

Bishop Siegel celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on April 1 at St. Benedict Cathedral. During the Mass, the bishop washed the feet of 12 people who attended the Mass, recreating Jesus’ washing of the apostles’ feet during the Last Supper. At the end of Mass, the bishop transferred the Blessed Sacrament from the altar to the place of reposition in the back of the cathedral. It remained there until the Good Friday celebration of the Passion of the Lord.

In the photo, Deacon David Rice incenses those in attendance.

Bishop Siegel celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on April 1 at St. Benedict Cathedral. During the Mass, the bishop washed the feet of 12 people who attended the Mass, recreating Jesus’ washing of the apostles’ feet during the Last Supper. At the end of Mass, the bishop transferred the Blessed Sacrament from the altar to the place of reposition in the back of the cathedral. It remained there until the Good Friday celebration of the Passion of the Lord.

In the photo, Bishop Siegel transfers the Blessed Sacrament to the place of reposition.

Bishop Siegel celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on April 1 at St. Benedict Cathedral. During the Mass, the bishop washed the feet of 12 people who attended the Mass, recreating Jesus’ washing of the apostles’ feet during the Last Supper. At the end of Mass, the bishop transferred the Blessed Sacrament from the altar to the place of reposition in the back of the cathedral. It remained there until the Good Friday celebration of the Passion of the Lord.

In the photo, the bishop incenses the Blessed Sacrament and the place of reposition. 

Bishop Joseph. M. Siegel celebrated the diocesan Chrism Mass on March30 at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville. During the Mass, the bishop and priests of the diocese renewed their vows, and the bishop blessed the Oil of the Sick, the Oil of Catechumens and the Sacred Chrism. They will be distributed to parishes across the diocese for use in the coming year.

Deacons, in the foreground of the photo, listen to Bishop Siegel’s homily during the Chrism Mass. 

Bishop Joseph. M. Siegel celebrated the diocesan Chrism Mass on March30 at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville. During the Mass, the bishop and priests of the diocese renewed their vows, and the bishop blessed the Oil of the Sick, the Oil of Catechumens and the Sacred Chrism. They will be distributed to parishes across the diocese for use in the coming year.

In the photo, Bishop Siegel blesses the Sacred Chrism.

Bishop Joseph. M. Siegel celebrated the diocesan Chrism Mass on March30 at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville. During the Mass, the bishop and priests of the diocese renewed their vows, and the bishop blessed the Oil of the Sick, the Oil of Catechumens and the Sacred Chrism. They will be distributed to parishes across the diocese for use in the coming year.

In the photo, priests of the Diocese of Evansville filled the space behind the altar. They were socially distanced from each other and wore face masks.