More than 400 people took part in the Rite of Election at Westminster Cathedral earlier this month. At Masses presided over by Cardinal Vincent Nichols, who was assisted by his auxiliary bishops, 219 candidates and 200 catechumens attended the Rite of Election over Saturday and Sunday.
In his remarks to the congregation, Cardinal Nichols drew attention to the communitarian nature of the Rite. “We give thanks to God for the ways in which our parishes and diocesan family will be enriched by you,” the cardinal said, promising “to continue to support you and your families with our prayers and the example of Christian life that you experience in our parish communities.”
