Bishop Confirms 147 to Catholic Faith Wednesday in St. Charles

Bishop David John Malloy confirmed 147 parishioners from St. John Neumann Church in St. Charles, St. Peter Church in Geneva, St. James Church in Belvidere and St. Peter & Paul Church in Virgil during a ceremony Wednesday night at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2900 E. Main St.

Malloy presented the Sacrament of Confirmation, including the renewal of bpatismal promises, imposition of hands and anointing the sacred Chrism during the ceremony, which lasted a little less than two hours. Other celebrants included The Rev. Richard Rosinski of St. John Neumann, the Rev. Perfecto Vasquez of SS. Peter & Paul, Deacon Paul Iwanski and Deacon Michael Monteleone.

"Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit," Malloy said as he anointed confirmands, who answered, in turn, "Amen."