Ordination of our new bishop

The beautiful ceremony to consecrate Monsignor Mark O'Toole as the 9th bishop of Plymouth diocese began at 2pm and lasted 3 hours. There must have been around 25 bishops present and around 100 priests (many from Westminster Diocese).

Here we see the bishop-elect prostrating himself during the litany of saints:

 

 

Bishop Christopher (followed by the other bishops) lays his hands upon him.

 

 

During the prayer of consecration, the book of the Gospels is opened above his head.

 

 

Here he is with his now-predecessor Bishop Budd

 

 

The Cardinal-elect looks on.

May God bless our new bishop and may Our Lady stay close to him.

 

 

There are many more fine photos here

 

You can watch the recording of the service: