Well, this is really part two of the Pope and the Choir School. Once again our alumnus Christopher Gray (Class of '97) has served in the role of Deacon for the Holy Father's Mass, albeit now for Pope Francis. On Easter Sunday morning, Deacon Christopher took part in a very ancient tradition in Rome wherein at the beginning of the Easter Sunday Mass the Deacon proclaims to the Pope the Paschal Kerygma or the news of the Lord's resurrection and his appearance to Peter.
Interspersed by Alleluias, the Deacon sings The Lord has risen from the tomb, who for us hung upon the tree. Yes, it is true. The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon. You can watch the video here.
All of this service as a Deacon is coming to end on Saturday June 29th of this year when Deacon Christopher will be ordained a priest by Bishop Wester in our Cathedral.
And not wanting to fall prey to Salt Lake City one-upmanship, it seems safe to point out that our Lord appeared first to our patroness, Mary of Magdala, and only after that to Peter.
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