The Easter Vigil celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne, Cork, with principal celebrant Bishop Fintan Gavin, included the initiation in to the Catholic Church of Edina Teopoldo de Campos (to the left of Bishop Fintan) and Danilo Fraga Peixoto ( to the right of the bishop) who are pictured with families and friends after they were baptised and confirmed at the Easter Vigil. (Photo: Mike English)
Bemvindos! The celebration of Easter in Cork this year includes welcome for new Catholics from Brazil.
The Easter Vigil at the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Anne, Cork, was celebrated with principal celebrant Bishop Fintan Gavin. It included the initiation into the Catholic Church of two people who have come to Cork from Brazil. Edina Teopoldo de Campos (to the left of Bishop Fintan) and Danilo Fraga Peixoto (to the right of the bishop) are pictured with families and friends after they were baptised and confirmed at the Easter Vigil.
Edina receiving the Sacrament of Baptism at the Easter Vigil on Saturday night. (Photo Mike English)
This is the highpoint of their participation in a preparatory programme known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). This programme is provided by parishes with the support of the Mission and Ministry Office of the diocese.
