March 8, 2023 On Feb. 26, the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion were celebrated by Bishop Terry R. LaValley at St. Mary’s Cathedral. In the Rite of Election, catechumens, those who have never been baptized, mark their entry into the final phase of their preparation to receive the sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil. Following the rite, the catechumens become “elect,” since they have been elected by the Church to become members. In the Call to Continuing Conversion, individuals who have been baptized but have not received the sacraments of the Eucharist and/or confirmation, known as “candidates,” are invited to join the elect in their final period of preparation. Participating in the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion were: The Roman Catholic Community of St. Mary’s in Canton The Roman Catholic Community of Cape Vincent, Rosiere and Chaumont St. Joseph’s, Dannemora & Church of the Assumption, Redford Catholic Community of St. Peter, St. Mary and St. Hedwig in Lowville, Glenfield and Houseville St. Alexander’s Church, Morrisonville Candidates – Jacqueline Prather, Kimberly Perrier, Jamie Havicon, Jeff Havicon, Sharon Rock, Tyler Rock, Andrea Seymour, Paula Vincent and Amanda Bushey St. Mary’s Cathedral, Ogdensburg Holy Cross Parish, Plattsburgh Roman Catholic Church of St. Mary’s, Potsdam St. Mary’s Church, Ticonderoga Blessed Sacrament Parish, Watertown
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