Monthly Album 18

The Chapter Completed

The number of the Chapter of the Cathedral was made up to the full 18 when Canons Michael Dunne and Mehall Lowry were installed by the Provost at the September Chapter Mass.

Having made his promises, Canon Mehall Lowry is vested as a canon in choir dress and is taken to a place in the canons’ stalls by the Provost. The installation takes place after the Kyrie of the Mass and, when the Gloria begins, the new canons vest for Mass and takes their place among the concelebrants.

Canon Michael Dunne is seen being installed by the Provost. No particular seat is reserved for each canon, save for that on Canon Michael’s left, the seat closest to the Archbishop’s throne, which is reserved for the use of the Provost (not in use on this occasion, as the Provost was the Principal Celebrant of the Mass). The scene on the sanctuary – The Provost of the Chapter, Canon Shaun Lennard, is presiding at the Mass. In the background are other Canons in the back row of the stalls and other concelebrants on the row in front of them. The new Canons are taking their promises, each with their hand on a copy of the gospels. Each is supported by two canons, Canons Stuart Wilson and Terry Phipps being visible here.

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