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diocese of kildare and leighlin sunday 4th august 2013 the episcopal ordination of very rev denis nulty as bishop of kildare & leighlin

Most Rev Diarmuid Martin Archbishop of Dublin assisted by His Excellency Most Rev Charles Brown Papal Nuncio to Ireland and Most Rev Michael Smith Bishop of Meath

Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow Our ceremony today is being recorded Sunday 4th August 2013 with the help of Irish Dominican students and streamed live on the internet via iCatholic.ie Feast of St John Vianney This broadcast has been co-sponsored by the Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin and the Diocese of Meath.

Front Cover: Detail from Stained Glass Window, Carlow Cathedral. Inside Cover: Front elevation of Carlow Cathedral. 3 Episcopal Crest and Motto Very Rev Denis Nulty Denis Nulty was born in Slane, County Meath on 7 June 1963 to parents Den Nulty and Nan Balfe. He is the youngest of five children, with two brothers and two sisters. The family farm was the home where Denis and his siblings were reared. He attended Primary School at Saint Patrick’s National School, Slane and Secondary School at Saint Patrick’s Classical School, Navan, completing the Leaving Certificate exam in 1981. The Episcopal coat of arms chosen by Father Nulty is in the standard form of cross, shield and galero. The galero is traditionally the broad brimmed hat Denis entered the seminary at and tassels which signify the user’s place in the hierarchy. Saint Patrick’s College, Maynooth in September 1981, completing At the base of the shield is a Vert (green) hill with a fire on top. Father a BA in 1984 and a BD in 1987. Denis is a native of Slane in County Meath, a place well known for the He was ordained a Priest for lighting of the Paschal Fire by Saint Patrick on the hill at Easter. the Diocese of Meath in Saint Patrick’s Church, Slane on 12 June 1988 by Above the hill is an Azure ground. Having been born and raised close to Bishop Michael Smith in the presence of Bishop John McCormack. the Boyne at Slane and having served as Parish Priest in Drogheda along the In September 1988 Bishop Smith appointed Father Denis as Curate in the mouth of the Boyne, it is hardly surprising that rivers would feature here on Cathedral Parish at Mullingar where he served for ten years until 1998. In the shield. August 1998 Bishop Smith appointed Father Denis as Parish Priest of Saint Father Denis in recalling the origins of the faith in Ireland on Slane, wanted Mary’s, Drogheda where he remained up until his Episcopal appointment to also to include the other great symbol of the faith in Ireland with the Cross Kildare & Leighlin. of Saint Brigid of Kildare in Or (gold) on the left side. In 2006 Father Denis followed a course of study in All Hallows College, On the right side of the shield is a Silver Fleur-de-Lys. As an ancient Dublin, leading to an MA in Management for the Pastoral and Voluntary Christian symbol it represents purity, and therefore in turn the Virgin Mary. Services being awarded by DCU. The colours in the shield signify the virtues and gifts that Father Denis In September 2006 Bishop Smith appointed Father Denis as Vicar Forane hopes for himself in his Episcopal ministry and virtues he will endeavour to for the Duleek Deanery which comprises seven parishes. Father Denis has spread to all in his pastoral care. been Chairperson of the Council of Priests in the Diocese of Meath for the Silver / White – Argent: Signifies truth, sincerity, peace, innocence and purity. past eight years. Gold – Or: Signifies wisdom, generosity, glory, constancy and faith. Green – Vert: Signifies abundance, joy, hope and loyalty in love. Blue – Azure: Signifies loyalty, chastity, truth, strength and faith.

His Episcopal motto - ‘Serve the Lord with Gladness’ is taken from Psalm 100. 5 Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin The originally independent dioceses of Kildare and Leighlin were united in 1678 on the recommendation of the Primate Oliver Plunkett.

Kildare took its origin from the monastic settlement established by St. Brigid in the fifth century. Conleth of Old Connell was its first Bishop, appointed about 490. Their respective feast days are celebrated on 1st February and 4th May.

Laserian is regarded as founder and patron of Leighlin. He was instrumental in having the Irish Church adopt the Roman method of calculating the date of Easter. He died about 639 and his feast day is celebrated on 18th April.

Carlow Cathedral The foundation stone for the Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow was laid by Bishop James Doyle (J.K.L.) on March 18th 1828. It was completed in 1833 at a cost of £9,000. Designed by Thomas Cobden, the Cathedral is a handsome mixture of the gothic revival styles and has a tower of 151ft.

In 1837 John Hogan won the commission for the memorial to Bishop Doyle. The work was finished in Rome in 1839. It was brought to Ireland and exhibited in the Royal Exchange in Dublin before it was placed in the Cathedral.

Following a programme of refurbishment conducted under architect Richard Pierce, the Cathedral was rededicated on June 22nd 1997 in a ceremony performed by Bishop Laurence Ryan.

In 2010 a major restoration of the Cathedral organ with its 2,300 pipes was completed. The frame was completely rebuilt with American poplar, while the organ case itself has been lovingly crafted out of European oak. The front pipes of the organ are gilded in gold leaf, the internals totally restored and only glues and materials that would have been used in the 1800’s were employed.

JKL Statue by John Hogan, Carlow Cathedral. 6 An overview of the Rite of Ordination Book of the Gospels This is a joyful day in the life of the Church of Kildare and Leighlin. We Bishop Denis is then presented with the Book of the Gospels. As bishop, he is gather as a diocese, united with the universal Church, to celebrate the to break open the word of God, to announce Christ with courage, and to ordination of our new bishop. We pray and rejoice that the Spirit of God defend the faith against error. Bishop Denis also has the task of reaching will be given in abundance to Very Rev. Denis Nulty. out with God’s Word to people who do not believe in Christ. Preparatory actions Investiture with Ring, Mitre and Crozier In this rite we encounter some of the most ancient words and actions of The Investiture with Ring, Mitre and Crozier follows. These are symbols of a the Church. It begins with a number of what can be called preparatory actions, bishop’s ministry. The ring symbolises the bishop’s nuptial bond with the including the Presentation of the Candidate on behalf of the Church in Kildare Church. The mitre signifies the Church’s commission to pursue holiness and Leighlin for ordination as Bishop, the Reading of the Apostolic Letter, the while the crozier illustrates the pastoral ministry of bishop as ‘shepherd of official document from Pope Francis mandating this ordination, and the the flock’. They are brought forward by Bishop Jim Moriarty and members Consent of the People. of Bishop Denis’ family.

The Homily is followed by an Examination of the Candidate during which he Seating of the bishop is questioned on his resolve to uphold the Church’s faith and to discharge It is now that our new bishop takes his place in the Cathedral with the Seating the duties of bishop faithfully. Having prayed for the bishop elect the of the Bishop on the Cathedra. This is one of the many special moments of this congregation then joins their prayer for him with those of the Saints in liturgy; for this is the seat of Bishop Denis’ episcopal ministry. It is the sign heaven as the Litany of the Saints is sung. of his teaching office and pastoral authority in the Diocese of Kildare and Laying on of Hands and Prayer of Consecration Leighlin. The presence of the cathedra in the Cathedral of the Assumption designates this church as the mother church for the Church in Kildare and We now come to the heart of the Rite of Ordination: the Laying on of Hands and Leighlin. the Prayer of Consecration. These ancient words and gesture came to signify the giving of an office in the Church. The laying on of hands expresses Kiss of Peace the invocation, conferral and action of the Holy Spirit upon Denis Nulty. At the cathedra Bishop Denis receives the Kiss of Peace from the members of Through it he is empowered to teach, sanctify and exercise pastoral the college of bishops. This gesture visibly demonstrates his communion governance in the Church. All the bishops participate in this action to signify with them as brother bishops and, in turn, the communion of the Church his reception into the college of bishops, while the people keep a prayerful of Kildare and Leighlin with the universal Church. silence. Then an open book of the Gospels is placed upon the head of Denis Nulty until the prayer of consecration is completed. The core elements of Greeting the ordination have been celebrated. Monsignor Brendan Byrne, who has served as Diocesan Administrator, Anointing will then bring Bishop Denis forward for a Greeting of Representatives of the There now follows a series of what can be called explanatory gestures and people and organisations of the diocese as well as representatives of other actions that go towards explaining what has just happened. It begins with Christian Churches and civil authorities. After which Bishop Denis leads the an anointing of Bishop Denis. Bishop Denis was first anointed in baptism assembly in the Profession of Faith and presides over the concelebration of the and, appropriately, the Holy Chrism to be used is brought to Archbishop Eucharistic liturgy. Diarmuid Martin by a member of a parish baptism team. The pouring of this Holy Chrism upon Bishop Denis symbolises his particular participation in the high priesthood of Christ and his anointing today in the Holy Spirit.

8 9 GATHERING INTRODUCTORY RITES

Welcome Eileen Good The Entrance Hymn Stand (Chair of the Interim Liturgy Commission) Christ be our light Bernadette Farrell arrang: Columba McCann OSB Longing for light, we wait in darkness. Prelude Longing for truth, we turn to you. The Deer’s Cry Shaun Davey Make us your own, your holy people, Light for the world to see.

Refrain Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts. Call to Prayer Rev. John Cummins Shine through the darkness. (Adm. Cathedral of the Assumption) Christ, be our light! Shine in your church gathered today.

Seating of people and clergy Longing for peace, our world is troubled. Our opening procession is led by the banners of the parishes of the diocese. Since Longing for hope, many despair. the Jubilee Year these parish banners have been used in all our diocesan celebrations. Your word alone has pow’r to save us. Make us your living voice. Two bowls of flames lit from the flame of Kildare and the flame of Slane accompany the processional cross. Many of us who gather today in this Cathedral Longing for food, many are hungry. have come from the Diocese of Meath as well as the Diocese of Kildare and Longing for water, many still thirst. Leighlin. All of us follow in the footsteps of Saints Patrick and Brigid. Together Make us your bread, broken for others, we entrust the flame of faith to our generation to nurture and pass on. Shared until all are fed.

Longing for shelter, many are homeless. Longing for warmth, many are cold. St Brigid of Kildare Make us your building, sheltering others, Walls made of living stone. Brigid, also known as Mary of the Gael, through her life of Many the gifts, many the people, community, prayer, hospitality Many the hearts that yearn to belong. and charity, is a constant Let us be servants to one another, Making your kingdom come. inspiration for us as we seek to honour the beautiful presence of Christ among us in our own times. Sign of the Cross Amen.

St Brigid, Batik - Gail Donovan Greeting And with your spirit.

10 11 Rite for the Blessing and Sprinkling of Water The Gloria GLORIA

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© Liam Lawton 2010 Gospel RITE OF ORDINATION A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke. 12:13-21 A man in the crowd said to Jesus, ‘Master, tell my brother to give me a Hymn Stand share of our inheritance.’ ‘My friend,’ he replied ‘who appointed me your judge, or the arbitrator of your claims?’ Then he said to them, ‘Watch, and Veni, Creator Spiritus be on your guard against avarice of any kind, for a man’s life is not made secure by what he owns, even when he has more than he needs.’ Then he told them a parable: ‘There was once a rich man who, having had a good harvest from his land, thought to himself, “What am I to do? I have not enough room to store my crops.” Then he said, “This is what I will do: I will pull down my barns and build bigger ones, and store all my grain and my goods in them, and I will say to my soul: My soul, you have plenty of good things laid by for many years to come; take things easy, eat, drink, have a good time.” But God said to him, “Fool! This very night the demand will be made for your soul; and this hoard of yours, whose will it be then?” So it is when a man stores up treasure for himself in place of making himself rich in the sight of God.’

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.

The Four Evangelists, Ambo, Carlow Cathedral

16 17 Presentation of the Bishop-Elect Litany of the Saints On behalf of the Church in Kildare and Leighlin, Monsignor Thomas Rev. Denis prostrates himself before God, as the faithful pray for him in Coonan presents Rev Denis Nulty to Archbishop Diarmuid Martin for company with the Saints in heaven. ordination to the Order of Bishop.

Reading of the Apostolic Letter Sit

Consent of the People Thanks be to God.

Homily Monsignor Brendan Byrne

Examination of the Candidate The bishop-elect is questioned before the people on his resolve to uphold the faith and to discharge his duties faithfully.

Invitation to Prayer Stand

St. John Vianney (1786-1859) Patron of priests Feast day - August 4 Universally known as the “Curé d’Ars”, a remote French hamlet, where his reputation as a confessor and director of souls made him known throughout the Christian world.

18 19 Laying on of Hands Archbishop Diarmuid continues alone: In this ancient gesture, Denis Nulty is empowered to teach, sanctify and Father, you know all hearts. exercise pastoral governance in the Church. All the bishops participate to You have chosen your servant for the office of bishop. signify his reception into the college of bishops. May he be a shepherd to your holy flock, and a high priest blameless in your sight, ministering to you night and day; The Book of the Gospels may he always gain the blessing of your favour Archbishop Diarmuid places the open Book of the Gospels upon the head and offer the gifts of your holy Church. of the bishop-elect. Through the Spirit who gives the grace of high priesthood grant him the power to forgive sins as you have commanded, to assign ministries as you have decreed, Prayer of Consecration and to loose every bond by the authority which you gave to your apostles. Archbishop Diarmuid May he be pleasing to you by his gentleness and purity of heart, God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, presenting a fragrant offering to you, Father of mercies and God of all consolation, through Jesus Christ, your Son, you dwell in heaven, through whom glory and power and honour are yours yet look with compassion on all that is humble. with the Holy Spirit You know all things before they come to be; in your holy Church, by your gracious word now and for ever. you have established the plan of your Church. R: Amen.

From the beginning you chose the descendants of Abraham to be your holy nation. You established rulers and priests, and did not leave your sanctuary without ministers to serve you. From the creation of the world you have been pleased to be glorified by those whom you have chosen.

All consecrating bishops, with hands joined, say:

So now pour out upon this chosen one that power which is from you, the governing Spirit whom you gave to your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, the Spirit given by him to the holy apostles, who founded the Church in every place to be your temple for the unceasing glory and praise of your name.

The Holy Family by John Hogan, Carlow Cathedral.

20 21 Anointing of Bishop Denis Archbishop Diarmuid pours a portion of Holy Chrism on Bishop Denis, by which his participation in the high priesthood of Christ and his anointing today in the Holy Spirit is symbolised.

Presentation of the Book of the Gospels Archbishop Martin presents the Book of the Gospels to Bishop Denis.

This action symbolises one of the most important duties of a bishop, namely to preach the Word of God.

Investiture with Ring, Mitre, and Crozier The ring, mitre and crozier, symbols of Bishop Denis’ ministry as bishop, are brought forward to Archbishop Diarmuid by Bishop Jim and members of Bishop Denis’ family.

Seating of the Bishop Bishop Denis is led to the seat of his episcopal ministry, the cathedra.

Kiss of Peace All Sit Bishop Denis receives a kiss of peace from the members of the college of bishops.

Ecce Sacredos Magnus Elgar

Greeting of Peace Bishop Denis greets representatives of the laity, religious and clergy of the diocese as well as representatives of other church denominations.

The ‘Cathedra’ or Bishops Chair, Carlow Cathedral. 22 The Apostles’ Creed LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST I believe in God, the Father almighty, Gabriel’s Oboe/Landate Morricone (arr, by Chris de Silva) Creator of heaven and earth, Pray brothers and sisters, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, That my sacrifice and yours who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, All Bow May be acceptable to God, The almighty Father. born of the Virgin Mary, Stand and Reply suffered under Pontius Pilate, May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands was crucified, died and was buried; For the praise and glory of his name, he descended into hell; For our good And the good of all his holy Church. on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, Prayer over the Offerings Amen. and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. The Eucharistic Prayer I believe in the Holy Spirit, The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. the holy catholic Church, Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right and just. the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. Sit Preface: The Priesthood of Christ and the Ministry of Priests

Holy, Holy Liam Lawton

Detail from Our Lady’s Altar, Carlow Cathedral

24 In a similar way, when supper was ended, he took the chalice, and, giving you thanks, he said the blessing, and gave the chalice to his disciples, saying:

TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK FROM IT, FOR THIS IS THE CHALICE OF MY BLOOD, THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND ETERNAL COVENANT, WHICH WILL BE POURED OUT FOR YOU AND FOR MANY FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS.

DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.

The Mystery of Faith Liam Lawton Kneel You are indeed Holy, O Lord, Bishop Denis and all you have created rightly gives you praise, for through your Son our Lord Jesus Christ, by the power and working of the Holy Spirit, you give life to all things and make them holy, and you never cease to gather a people to yourself, so that from the rising of the sun to its setting a pure sacrifice may be offered to your name.

Therefore, O Lord, we humbly implore you: by the same Spirit graciously make holy Therefore, O Lord, as we celebrate the memorial these gifts we have brought to you for consecration of the saving Passion of your Son, that they may become the Body and & Blood his wondrous Resurrection of your Son our Lord Jesus Christ, and Ascension into heaven, at whose command we celebrate these mysteries. and as we look forward to his second coming, we offer you in thanksgiving For on the night he was betrayed this holy and living sacrifice. he himself took bread, and, giving you thanks, he said the blessing, Look, we pray, upon the oblation of your Church broke the bread and gave it to his disciples, saying: and, recognizing the sacrificial Victim by whose death you willed to reconcile us to yourself, TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND EAT OF IT, grant that we, who are nourished FOR THIS IS MY BODY, by the Body and Blood of your Son WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU. and filled with his Holy Spirit, may become one body, one spirit in Christ.

26 27 May he make of us Archbishop Martin The Communion Rite an eternal offering to you, so that we may obtain an inheritance with your elect, Ár nAthair Sean O’Riada especially with the most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, All Sing with your blessed Apostles and glorious Martyrs Ár nAthair atá ar neamh, St Brigid, St Joseph, St John Vianney and with all the Saints, Go naofar d’ainm, on whose constant intercession Go dtaga do ríocht, in your presence we rely for unfailing help. Go ndéantar do thoil ar an talamh. Mar a dhéantar ar neamh Archbishop Brown May this Sacrifice of our reconciliation, Ár n-arán laethúil tabhair dúinn inniu, we pray, O Lord, Agus maith dúinn ár bhfiacha, advance the peace and salvation of all the world. Mar a mhaithimidne dár bhféichiúna féin, Be pleased to confirm in faith and charity Agus ná lig sinn i gcathú, your pilgrim Church on earth, with your servant Ach saor sinn ó olc. Francis our Pope and your servant Denis, Amen. who has been ordained today as shepherd for the Church of Kildare and Leighlin, with the Order of Bishops, all the clergy, Lamb of God Liam Lawton and the entire people you have gained for your own.

Listen graciously to the prayers of this family whom you have summoned before you: In your compassion, O merciful Father, gather to yourself all your children scattered throughout the world.

To our departed brothers and sisters and to all Bishop Smith who were pleasing to you at their passing from this life, give kind admittance to your kingdom. There we hope to enjoy for ever the fullness of your glory through Christ our Lord, through whom you bestow on the world all that is good.

Kneel Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.

Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

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B b œ  œ œ œ bœ œ œ. œ Œ œ œ œ œbœ bœ œ œ Vc. œB b œœ  œ œ œ bœ œ œ. œ Œ œ œ œ œbœ bœ œ œ  œ œ 48? 2œ œ œ - 4- - 4- - - - - - - .-48? -2œ œ œ - 4- - 4- - - - - - - .- - Vln. b 4 P 4 2  4 œ œ œ œ Vln. œ b 4 P 4 2  4 œ œ œ œ  œ  Vln. &    w 4   4# w  Vln.2 & œ  4   w 4   4# w  2 œ 4 36&? b wœ bœ . 4 w w n œ w 4 36&? b wœ 42 bœ . 4 w w n œ w 4 42 Vc. ? b w . 4 . 4  w Vc. ? b w 4 . 4 . 4  w 4 b 2 w 4 . 4 Œ œw  f  w b 2 w 4 . 4 Œ œw  f  w Vla. & b 4 œ œ œ 4 2 œ  œ œ4 œ œœ œ œ wVla.œ &œb 4œ œ œ œ 4 2 œ  œ œ4 œ œœ œ œ w œ œ œ 40B bœ œ œ œ œ œw bœ œ 40B bœ œ œ œ œ œw bœ œ Vln. b b  œ 4n œœ 4# w œ œ Vln. œb bœ 4 œ 4n œœ 4# w œ œ œ œ 4 & b  w w -n - - - - 42- &-b - 4  w w -n - - - - 42-  - - 4 b œ œ . 4 œ œ œ‰ œ œ ‰ œ œ œ ‰ œœ ‰b œœœœ œ . 4 œ œ œ‰ œ œ ‰ œ œ œ ‰ œœ ‰ œ œœ ?& 2  œw œ 4œ œ œ œ4 bœœœ œ œœ œ f œœœ œœ œ œœ œœ œœœ?& œœ2œ œœ  œw œ 4œ œ œ œ4 bœœœ œ œœ œ f œœœ œœ œ œœ œœ œœœ œœœ œœ Vc. ? b 4   œ œ 4œ 2œnœ -œ œ -4 -  -  œ-  Vc. œ- ?b œ-4 œ-  œ œ 4œ 2œnœ -œ œ -4 -  -  œ-  œ-  œ- œ- Vla. b w  w 4 œ w P 4# Vla.2 b w 4 w 4 œ w P 4# 2 4 B b ‰w œ ‰ œ n   4 B b ‰w œ4 ‰ œ n   4  4 44? œ œ œ œ w 4 w w 44? œ œ œ œ w 4 w w b w . 4 f b w . 4 f   w w   w w b œ œ œ œ 2 œ 4 œ œ œ b œœ œ œ œ 2 œ 4 œ œ œ  œ Vc. ?& bœœ. œœ œ œœ œœ  4   œ œ 4# œœ œ œ œœ œVc.2 œ ?&œœ bœœ. 4 œœ œ œœ œœ  4   œ œ 4# œœ œ œ œœ œ 2 œ œœ œ 4 b - - -  -   n n œœ œ 4 œ œb œ -œ 4 - -  -   n n œœ œ 4 œ œ œ œ 4 f - - - - f - - - - 48 ‰ œ 48 ‰ ‰ œ ‰ ? w 2 4 œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ? œwœ œ 2 4 œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ b w 4  4# nœ œ  2 b w 4 4  4# nœ œ  2  4 & b œ œ œ œ œ œ   w n œ œ œ œ œ 4 œ &œ b œ œ œ4 œ œ œ œ   w n œ œ œ œ œ 4 œ œ œ 4 bœ œ œ œ   nœ #œ œ œ œ œ œ œ  bœœ œ œ œ   nœ #œ œ œ œ œ œ œ  œ ------‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ f ‰ ‰ ‰ ‰ f ? œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ w # œ œ œ œ ? œ œ œ4œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ w # œ œ œ œ œ 4 b w n œ œ 42 œ b 4 w n œ œ 42 œ 4     w œ œ œ œ     w œ œ œ œ Solemn Blessing Stand CONCLUDING RITES O God, who care for your people with gentleness and rule them in love, Hymn of Thanksgiving and Blessing endow with the Spirit of wisdom Bishop Denis, offering God’s blessing to all, is led by the those to whom you have handed on authority to govern, consecrating bishops through the cathedral. that from the flourishing of a holy flock may come eternal joy for its shepherds. Amen. Alleluia: Song of the Spirit Tony Alonso As in your majestic power you allot the number of our days and the measure of our years, look favourably upon our humble service and confer on our time the abundance of your peace. Amen. Give a happy outcome to the tasks that through your grace you have laid upon me, whom you have raised to the rank of Bishop; make me pleasing to you in the fulfilment of my duties, and so guide the hearts of people and pastor, that the obedience of the flock may never fail the shepherd nor the care of the shepherd be lacking for the flock. Amen.

And may almighty God bless all of you, who are gathered here, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Deacon: Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord. Thanks be to God

Address by Bishop Denis Sit

32 33 Recessional How Great thou art O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder, Consider all the works Thy hands hath made. I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed: Chorus: Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee, How great Thou art! How great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee How great Thou art! How great Thou art!

When through the woods and forest glades I wander, Carlow College And hear the birds swing sweetly in the trees; When I look down from lofty mountains grandeur, Carlow College And see the brook and feel the gentle breeze: Carlow College, which is providing hospitality for guests at today’s ordination of Bishop Nulty, is Ireland’s oldest Catholic college. And when I think: that God, His Son not sparing. Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in; It was founded in 1782 by Bishop James Keeffe and opened in 1793. Bishop That on the Cross, my burden gladly bearing. Nulty is the 15th bishop in succession to its founder. Bishops of Kildare He bled and died, to take away my Sin: and Leighlin are ex officio chairmen of the Board of Trustees of the college.

When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation, From the beginning Carlow College was both a lay college and a seminary. And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! In 1892 with the rise of the universities it became a seminary exclusively, but Then I shall bow in humble adoration, one hundred years later in 1990, it reclaimed its original role and once again And there proclaim; “my God, how great Thou art” welcomed lay students, this time both male and female, from all over Ireland. Today it attracts almost 800 students to take its degree courses in humanities and social care.

The college has strategic partnerships with Trinity College, Dublin, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, Carlow University Pittsburgh and with 37 colleges of the Illinois Consortium. Each year American students are welcomed to the college to undertake an Irish Experience Course.

Since its foundation 3200 priests have been ordained at Carlow for service Everyone is now invited to Carlow College (St. Patrick’s) for refreshments. all over the English speaking world, in 101 dioceses in the US, in Australia and New Zealand, in England, Scotland and Wales and in Ireland. 33 of the priests serving in the parishes of Kildare and Leighlin were ordained in Carlow College.

34 35 Prayer for our Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin Bless its Bishop, Priests, Religious and Laity. Fill them with the light of your love, Lord, bless the faith community which traces its origins to Brigid, Bless its young people. Conleth and Laserian. Help all who are poor or weak or wounded by life’s hurts. May it be outstanding in charity as St. Brigid of Kildare, Grant them justice, light and hope. May it be constant in faith as St. Conleth of Old Connell, Wise and prayerful as St. Laserian of Leighlin. Sin é ár nguí tré Críost ár dTiarna, Amen

37 Copyright “Look, I have set before you an open door” Glory to God, Alleluia, Holy Holy, The Mystery of Faith, Doxology, Amen, Lamb of God: (Revelation 3:8) Music, Glendalough Mass, Liam Lawton ©2010 GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal ©2010, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved. The First Reading, Second Reading and Gospel for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time C from The Jerusalem Bible ©1966, 1967 and 1968 by Darton, Longman and Todd Ltd. And Doubleday and Company Inc. All rights reserved. An Phaidir: An Leabhar Aifrinn Rómhanach, Ord an Aifrinn ©Comhdháil Easpag Caitliceach Éireann. Arna fhoilsiú 2011 ag fóilseacháin, Veritas. Music, Seán O Riada, ceol an Aifrinn: mara a chanatar i nGaelteacht Chúil Aodha ©1971, Veritas Publications and the Institute of Catholic Communications. All rights reserved. Psalm 23: Shepherd Me, O God. Text: Psalm 23; Marty Haugen. Music: Marty Haugen © 1986 GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Thanks be to God, Lucien Deiss CSSp. In Alleluia, Amen, © 1983. Veritas Publications. The Deer’s Cry. Text: Traditional Irish Prayer. Tune: Shaun Davey. © Shaun Davey. Shaun Davey Music, Kilmacanogue, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. Used by permission. Christ be our Light. Words and music: Bernadette Farrell © 1993, Endless is Your Love: Tom Kenzia © 2010 OCP Publications, 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213. All rights reserved. Come to the Waters. Music: Lori True, Text: Ruth Duck. © 2003, GIA Publications. All rights reserved. Veni Creator Spiritus: Liber Hymnarius Cum Invitatoriis & Aliquibus Responsoriis ©1983 Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Solesmes, ©1998, S. A. La Froidfontaine, France. Ecce Sacerdos Magnus, Edward Elgar.

Take and Eat. Words: Verses James Quinn, SJ, Refrain Michael Joncas. Tune: Michael Joncas. ©1989, GIA Publications, Inc., Chicago, Illinois. All rights reserved. Tar Anuas, A Spioraid. Text: Traditional Irish; adapted by Ath. D. O’Laoighaire/ Ár bPaidreacha Duchais. Tune: Íte O’Donovan, Dublin Choral Foundation, Newman House, 85-86 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2. Used with permission. Holy Ground: Words and Music: Liam Lawton © 2013. Arrangement by Chris de Silva. Used with permission. Alleluia, Song of the Spirit Tony Alonso, © GIA Publications, Inc., 2013. All rights reserved.

Photography credits include: Thomas Sunderland, Gillian Buckley, Colin Price and Milton Micallef. Design: MW Design.

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