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History was made at Saint Benedict Center (SBC) when the first Confirmation ever, took place at Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel on August 25th. The Most Rev. Robert J. McManus, Bishop of the Diocese of Worcester, bestowed the Sacrament of Confirmation on fifty confirmandi in the Traditional Rite. The Bishop's moving address to the Confirmandi and the Sponsors, the majestic ceremony and the reverence of Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament that followed, left everyone truly impressed. It was a beautiful day (despite the intense heat) and one that will long be remembered at SBC! Deo Gratias!

This slideshow is accompanied by the words of the Bishop to the Confirmandi recorded during that sacred ceremony.