Bishop consecrates newly-completed chapel at St. Mary’s Assumption in Passaic
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September 22, 2022
BEACON PHOTO | JOE GIGLINEW CHAPEL CONSECRATION Bishop Sweeney consecrated the newly-completed chapel at St. Mary’s Assumption Roman Catholic Church in Passaic on Sept. 9. The Bishop is joined by (from left) altar server Emily Repasy, Father Jorge Rodriguez, Deacon Luis Gil, Father Stephen Prisk, Father Michal J. Szwarc, and Father Rolands Uribe. The chapel consecration consisted of a blessing of the chapel and altar, Mass, blessing, and processional cross.Bishop consecrates newly-completed chapel at St. Mary’s Assumption Roman Catholic Church in PassaicPASSAIC Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney consecrated the newly-completed chapel at St. Mary’s Assumption Roman Catholic Church in Passaic on Sept. 9. He also celebrated Mass in the new space with Father Jorge Rodriguez, the pastor of St. Mary’s, and other clergy members. Joining in the joyous celebration were local community members and parishioners who helped fund the project. “We want to thank all those who made the chapel project possible,” Father Rodriguez said. “Due to their efforts, we have established a place of worship where community members will be free to attend and honor our Lord.”
