Some great photos and video taken by Art Gonzalez at Bishop Hebda's Ordination on 12/1/2009 at the Cathedral in Gaylord, Michigan. Thanks for sharing Art!

View Bishop Bernard Hebda's Ordination 12-1-09 at Picasa

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A short article with some opinions on this current trend...

Read Why so many Michigan bishops from Pennsylvania? in the Pittsburgh Catholic Newspaper

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Photos and articles from the ordination keep popping up. The latest is a slideshow of Bishop Hebda's Ordination by Michael Jones of the Gaylord Herald Times.

View Slideshow: Bishop Hebda Ordination and Installation at Gaylord Herald Times

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Here's another article with some quotes from the ordination I hadn't seen yet. I'm still waiting to watch it, hopefully I will soon!

Read Bishop Hebda says Gaylord appointment was answer to prayer in the Pittsburgh Catholic Newspaper

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What a fun night! The Bishop Elect's Homily was fantastic! I'll be posting some pictures soon provided they turn out. Please check back!

Here's an article from the blog Whispers in the Loggia with some info about last night's vespers.

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As a convert I didn't grow up experiencing any of the traditions of the Catholic Church. So tonight I get to experience something new on the eve of the ordination of our new bishop. I'll be heading to Gaylord for Solemn Vespers tonight at 6 p.m. in the Cathedral. I didn't find out until the last minute that I'll get to go and needless to say I'm very excited. An article from the Petoskey News-Review breaks down the events for tonight and tomorrow. Here's what's happening tonight (no ticket required, all are welcome!)

The liturgy will include psalms, a scripture reading of the day, and the Bishop-elect Hebda will make his Profession of Faith and Oath of Fidelity as he prepares for his Episcopal (bishop) ordination the following day. A reception will follow in the parish hall.

Unfortunately I didn't receive a ticket to go to the ordination on Tuesday, so if you are going, please share your experiences in the comments!

Read New bishop to be ordained in the Petoskey News-Review

Photo from the Petoskey News-Review

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Just saw this on the Diocese of Gaylord website. It's audio and video of Bishop Patrick Cooney introducing Bishop-elect Bernard Hebda to the press & media. There is a question and answer session after the 10 minute mark as well.

Here's the links...

Listen in MP3 format

Watch with Windows Media Viewer

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An official press conference is set for 11:00 AM today, but news is getting out that Pope Benedict XVI has named Reverend Monsignor Bernard A. Hebda as the next bishop in the Diocese of Gaylord. Bishop-elect Hebda was the Undersecretary of the Pontifical Council for the Interpretation of Legislative Texts at the Vatican. Check out some of the links below to learn more about our new bishop!

Read Pope Benedict XVI Names New Bishop at Diocese of Gaylord

Read Pope names new bishop for Diocese of Gaylord at Catholic Diocese of Saginaw Blog

Read Bishop Bernie Goes to Gaylord... and Steel City Becomes "Sevenburgh at Whispers in the Loggia

And couldn't forget a link to his Wikipedia page!

Check back later for info from the press conference!

Update #1: Here's what the Bishop-elect had to say at his introductory press conference...

"I am both humbled and honored by our Holy Father’s decision to appoint me as Bishop Cooney’s successor," said Bishop-elect Hebda. "Never in my wildest dreams have I ever imagined that I would one day be the Bishop of Gaylord. I can remember being fascinated by a display of Bishop Baraga’s deerskin chasuble and having the greatest admiration for him when I read about his ministry at Harbor Springs and Cheboygan and on Beaver Island – but never did I have an inkling that the Lord would one day call me to serve His flock in the northern portion of the lower peninsula of Michigan.

"I am so grateful to Bishop Cooney not only for his kindness to me, but most especially for the way that he has been Christ’s gentle and guiding presence in this local Church over the past twenty years," Bishop-elect Hebda added. "I am honored to be given the opportunity to continue his good work.

"I look forward to getting to know the people of this Diocese – their needs, their strengths, their history, so that we can together strive to continue to make Christ’s presence felt in this portion of His vineyard," Bishop-elect Hebda concluded.

Update #2: Another article from Catholic News Agency.

Photo and quotes courtesy of the Diocese of Gaylord

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