Evening Prayer for Archbishop Carlson

Submitted on June 09, 2009

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Photos from the Evening Prayer Vigil on June 9, 2009, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis. All pictures were taken by Jerry Naunheim. More news on events as they happen is available on the Archdiocese of Saint Louis' website.

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Faithful from around the Archdiocese eagerly awaited the Archbishop-elect's arrival inside the Cathedral.

Faithful from around the Archdiocese eagerly awaited the Archbishop-elect's arrival inside the Cathedral.

The boy scouts from Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque were honored to welcome Archbishop-elect Carlson before the beginning of Solemn Vespers.

The boy scouts from Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque were honored to welcome Archbishop-elect Carlson before the beginning of Solemn Vespers.

Knights of Malta joined the many hundreds of faithful in welcoming Archbishop-elect Carlson to Saint Louis.

Knights of Malta joined the many hundreds of faithful in welcoming Archbishop-elect Carlson to Saint Louis.

The Knights of Columbus welcomed Archbishop-elect Carlson into the Cathedral entrance prior to Evening Prayer.

The Knights of Columbus welcomed Archbishop-elect Carlson into the Cathedral entrance prior to Evening Prayer.

Bishop Robert Hermann and Archbishop emeritus Raymond L. Burke were among the many bishops and cardinals who attended.

Bishop Robert Hermann and Archbishop emeritus Raymond L. Burke were among the many bishops and cardinals who attended.

Archbishop-elect Carlson was assisted by two of the Archdiocese's permanent deacons during the vigil.

Archbishop-elect Carlson was assisted by two of the Archdiocese's permanent deacons during the vigil.

Archbishop-elect Carlson processed to the stairs of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis for the first time.

Archbishop-elect Carlson processed to the stairs of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis for the first time.

Archbishop-elect Carlson prayed before entering the vestibule of the Cathedral.

Archbishop-elect Carlson prayed before entering the vestibule of the Cathedral.

Msgr. Joesph Pins, rector of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, offered a crucifix for Archbishop-elect Carlson to venerate at the entrance to the Cathedral.

Msgr. Joesph Pins, rector of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, offered a crucifix for Archbishop-elect Carlson to venerate at the entrance to the Cathedral.

Seminarian John Nicholai assisted during the Evening Prayer vigil as thurifer.

Seminarian John Nicholai assisted during the Evening Prayer vigil as thurifer.

Many bishops gathered to welcome and pray with Archbishop-elect Carlson.

Many bishops gathered to welcome and pray with Archbishop-elect Carlson.

Those participating in Solemn Vespers were blessed by Archbishop-elect Carlson.

Those participating in Solemn Vespers were blessed by Archbishop-elect Carlson.

Archbishop-elect Carlson approached Cathedral Basilica for the first time.

Archbishop-elect Carlson approached Cathedral Basilica for the first time.

Cardinal Justin Rigali also participated in Evening Prayer.

Cardinal Justin Rigali also participated in Evening Prayer.

Men and women religious from various orders attended solemn vespers.

Men and women religious from various orders attended solemn vespers.

Saint Louis seminarians Nicholas Winker and Anthony Ochoa were among the many Seminarians in attendance.

Saint Louis seminarians Nicholas Winker and Anthony Ochoa were among the many Seminarians in attendance.

Men and women religious from various orders attended solemn vespers.

Men and women religious from various orders attended solemn vespers.

Dignitaries and religious leaders from around the Saint Louis area attended Solemn Vespers.

Dignitaries and religious leaders from around the Saint Louis area attended Solemn Vespers.

Dignitaries and religious leaders from around the Saint Louis area attended Solemn Vespers.

Dignitaries and religious leaders from around the Saint Louis area attended Solemn Vespers.

Cathedral cantor Mr. Scott Kennebeck led the faithful in chant during one of the psalms.

Cathedral cantor Mr. Scott Kennebeck led the faithful in chant during one of the psalms.

One of the Archdiocese's women religious read the scripture reading.

One of the Archdiocese's women religious read the scripture reading.

Both Archbishop emeritus Raymond L. Burke and Justin Cardinal Rigali (also Archbishop emeritus) attended Solemn Vespers.

Both Archbishop emeritus Raymond L. Burke and Justin Cardinal Rigali (also Archbishop emeritus) attended Solemn Vespers.

Archbishop-elect Carlson delivers his first homily in the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis during Evening Prayer.

Archbishop-elect Carlson delivers his first homily in the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis during Evening Prayer.

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