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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 Brownville and Dexter
Candidate – Tamara Salaun

The Roman Catholic Community of St. Mary’s in Canton
Catechumen – Taylor Thomas
Candidate – Susan Hughes

The Roman Catholic Community of Cape Vincent, Rosiere and Chaumont
Catechumen – Linda Wilkins

St. Joseph’s, Dannemora & Church of the Assumption, Redford
Candidate – Dillan Drollette

Catholic Community of St. Peter, St. Mary and St. Hedwig in Lowville, Glenfield and Houseville
Candidates – Antoinette Earles and Michael Poste

St. Alexander’s Church, Morrisonville
Catechumens – Jasper Simmons, Alan Simmons, Matthew Senecal, Ben Edwards, Michael Ormsby and Daniel Vincent

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
Candidate – Barbara Porter

Holy Cross Parish, Plattsburgh
Candidate – Joseph Murtaugh

Roman Catholic Church of St. Mary’s, Potsdam
Candidates James Chase and Laura Zuckerman

St. Mary’s Church, Ticonderoga
Catechumen – Zachary Dishaw

Blessed Sacrament Parish, Watertown
Catechumens – Miyal Millan and Liyah Millan
Candidates – Kimberly Millan, Natalie Neaves and Maria Roman


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