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

read more from this topic.....

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

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

read more from this topic.....

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

read more from this topic.....

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

read more from this topic.....