Carol Service with the Apostolic Nuncio and Pontifical Benediction

On Gaudete Sunday afternoon our Advent Carol Service took place. This year we were honoured by the presence of the Apostolic Nuncio, His Excellency the Most Reverend Charles J. Brown.

The music was led by the Lassus Scholars and Piccolo Lasso, under the direction of Ite O’Donovan, and with Dr

Paul McKeever at the organ:

Archbishop Brown preached the sermon:

After the sermon the Archbishop vested for Pontifical Benediction, and the Blessed Sacrament was exposed and enthroned:

The Benediction:

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