The Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia. (Bradley Digital)

Archbishop Charles Chaput lays hands on Bishop Edward Deliman during the ordination rite. (Sarah Webb)

Deacons suspend the Book of Gospels over Bishop Deliman’s head as Archbishop Chaput prays aloud. (Sarah Webb)

Bishop Deliman kisses the Book of Gospels. (Sarah Webb)

While reciting a prayer, Archbishop Chaput pours the oil of sacred chrism onto the head of Bishop Deliman during the rite. (Sarah Webb)

The archbishop places a mitre on Bishop Deliman’s head for the first time. (Sarah Webb)

Bishop Deliman receives his episcopal ring, one of the three insignia of a Catholic bishop along with the mitre and crozier (a shepherd’s staff) during the rite. (Sarah Webb)

Co-consecrator Bishop Nelson Perez, a former Philadelphia priest and now auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Center, lays hands on his friend, Bishop Deliman. (Sarah Webb)

Bishop Ronald Gainer of the Diocese of Harrisburg, also a co-consecrator, lays his hands on Bishop Deliman. The two studied in the same class at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary and were ordained the same year, 1973. (Sarah Webb)

Cardinal Justin Rigali, retired archbishop of Philadelphia, lays hands on Bishop Deliman. (Sarah Webb)

Ukrainian Archbishop of Philadelphia Stefan Soroka lays hands on the new bishop. (Sarah Webb)

Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, head of the Archdiocese of Louisville and president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, lays hands on the head of his friend Bishop Deliman. The two also studied at St. Charles Seminary together. (Sarah Webb)

After the ordination rite, Bishop Deliman receives the acclaim of Archbishop Chaput and members of the bishop’s ordination class of 1973, who witnessed the rite close behind him. (Sarah Webb)

Everyone in the capacity congregation in the cathedral stands to applaud their new auxiliary bishop. (Bradley Digital)

Bishop Deliman acknowledges the applause. (Sarah Webb)

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Archbishop Chaput incenses the processional cross in the cathedral’s sanctuary. (Sarah Webb)

Family members and friends of Bishop Deliman present the offertory gifts to Archbishop Chaput. (Sarah Webb)

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Many priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese concelebrated the ordination Mass from the nave of the cathedral. (Bradley Digital)

Bishop Deliman lies prostrate on the sanctuary floor during the rite as the congregation sings a litany of prayer to the saints for their intercession from heaven. (Sarah Webb)

Seminarians performed many roles of service for the Mass in the cathedral. (Sarah Webb)

Archbishop Chaput celebrates the Liturgy of the Eucharist as Bishop Deliman concelebrates (right) and Transitional Deacon Matthew Brody assists at the altar. (Sarah Webb)

Cathedral cantor Charlene Angelini leads the congregation in song, with Deacon Matthew Brody nearby. (Sarah Webb)

Bishop Edward M. Deliman greets worshipers at his Mass of ordination Thursday, Aug. 18 in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia. Two of his co-consecrators, Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Perez of the Rockville Center Diocese (left) and Harrisburg Bishop Ronald Gainer, accompany Bishop Deliman. (Photo by Sarah Webb)

Bishop Deliman’s mother, Margaret, along with his brothers and other family members, prays the liturgy with pride. (Sarah Webb)

Bishop Deliman greets well wishers near the conclusion of Mass as he walks through the cathedral along with his co-consecrators, Bishop Nelson Perez and Bishop Ronald Gainer. (Bradley Digital)

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At the close of Mass Bishop Deliman offers his remarks and thanks to all who prepared for the ordination Mass and attended it. (Bradley Digital)

Two Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary participate in the Mass. (Bradley Digital)

During the entrance procession Bishop Deliman acknowledges his family including his mother, Margaret. (Bradley Digital)

Following Mass Bishop Deliman gratefully gives a blessing to members of the Neo Catechumenal Way who attended the Mass. (Bradley Digital)