Bishop Siegel lights the Paschal Candle, being held by Deacon David Rice, outside the Cathedral at the beginning of the vigil. The Message photo by Tim Lilley
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. The Message photo by Tim Lilley
Those in attendance held candles during the Easter Proclamation. The Message photo by Tim Lilley
Bishop Siegel prays with those accepted into full communion and their sponsors during the Mass. The Message photo by Tim Lilley
Bishop Siegel kisses the Book of the Gospels following Deacon David Rice’s reading of St. Mark’s account of the Resurrection (Mark 16: 1-7). The Message photo by Tim Lilley
During the Liturgy of the Word, most of the lights in the cathedral remained off. They were turned on, and candles lit on the altar and around the sanctuary, during the Gloria. The Message photo by Tim Lilley
In his homily, Bishop Siegel called the Resurrection “the triumph of divine love.” The Message photo by Tim Lilley
Bishop Siegel blesses the baptismal water. The Message photo by Tim Lilley
Gabriel Boeglin, who was baptized and confirmed during the Mass, receives First Holy Communion from Bishop Siegel. The Message photo by Tim Lilley
Bishop Siegel prostrates himself before the altar at the beginning of the celebration. The Message photo by Tim Lilley
Benedictine Father Godfrey Mullen, rector of St. Benedict Cathedral, chanted the Gospel account of the Passion of the Lord. The Message photo by Tim Lilley
Those in attendance venerated the Crucifix from their seats. The Message photo by Tim Lilley
Deacon David Rice transfers the Blessed Sacrament from the place of reposition to the altar for Holy Communion. The Message photo by Tim Lilley
Bishop Siegel incenses the altar at the beginning of Mass. The Message photo by Tim Lilley
Benedictine Father Godfrey Mullen, rector of St. Benedict Cathedral, served as homilist. He said, “the elegant lessons Jesus teaches the apostles (during the Last Supper) prepares them for a whole life of Christian ministry.” The Message photo by Tim Lilley
After the homily, Bishop Siegel washed the feet of 12 people who attended the Mass. The Message photo by Tim Lilley
Deacon David Rice incenses those in attendance. The Message photo by Tim Lilley
Bishop Siegel transfers the Blessed Sacrament to the place of reposition. The Message photo by Tim Lilley
The bishop incenses the Blessed Sacrament and the place of reposition. The Message photo by Tim Lilley
More than 45 priests of the Diocese of Evansville process into St. Benedict Cathedral at the start of the March 30 diocesan Chrism Mass. The Message photo by Tim Lilley
Deacon Garrett Braun, who will be ordained to the priesthood on June 5, incenses the book of the Gospels before proclaiming the Gospel reading. The Message photo by Tim Lilley
Deacons, in the foreground, listen to Bishop Siegel’s homily during the Chrism Mass. The Message photo by Tim Lilley
Bishop Siegel blesses the Sacred Chrism. The Message photo by Tim Lilley
Priests of the Diocese of Evansville filled the space behind the altar. They were socially distanced from each other and wore face masks. The Message photo by Tim Lilley