The Episcopal Ordination of John S. Bonnici and Joseph A. Espaillat
New York Auxiliary Bishops John S. Bonnici, 57, left, and Joseph A. Espaillat, 45, exchange smiles during their episcopal ordination March 1 at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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Cardinal Dolan places a miter on the head of Auxiliary Bishop John S. Bonnici, 57, during his episcopal ordination March 1 at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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Cardinal Dolan lays hands on Auxiliary Bishop Joseph A. Espaillat during his episcopal ordination March 1 at St. Patrick's Cathedral. At age 45, Bishop Espaillat is the U.S. Catholic Church’s youngest bishop.
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Auxiliary Bishop Joseph A. Espaillat shows the papal bull announcing his appointment to his godfather, Jose Roger Espaillat, during his episcopal ordination March 1 at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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Auxiliary Bishop John S. Bonnici blesses the congregation during his episcopal ordination March 1 at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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Cardinal Dolan and other clergy gather in the sanctuary during the episcopal ordination of Auxiliary Bishops John S. Bonnici and Joseph A. Espaillat March 1 at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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Cardinal Dolan is flanked by his new Auxiliary Bishops Joseph A. Espaillat and John S. Bonnici after he ordained them as bishops March 1 at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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