Norbertine Father Domenic Rossi was elected the new abbot of Daylesford Abbey by the Norbertine religious community on Jan. 23, but Archbishop Charles J. Chaput conferred the abblatial blessing on Abbot Rossi during a Mass and ceremony at the abbey in Paoli on Saturday, April 14. See scenes from the ceremony below, and read all about Abbot Rossi’s journey in our Profile section. (Photos by Sarah Webb)
Archbishop Charles Chaput speaks to the congregation and Norbertine community of priests, brothers and deacons.
The archbishop prays a blessing prayer over Abbot Rossi.
Abbot Rossi receives the miter and crosier, symbols of the office of bishop, although he was not ordained a bishop.
Abbot Domenic Rossi receives warm congratulations by the former abbot of Daylesford Abbey, Father Richard Antonucci. The Norbertines at Daylesford elect one of their members as abbot to lead the community for a nine-year term.
Abbot Domenic Rossi, the new abbot of the Norbertine religious community at Daylesford Abbey, Paoli, received a blessing by Archbishop Chaput April 14 among the Norbertines and the faithful.
Celebrating the Liturgy of the Eucharist are, from left, Abbot Domenic Rossi, Father Richard Antonucci (previous abbot) and Archbishop Charles Chaput.
The Daylesford Abbey Choir, directed by Gareth Haynes, sings during the Mass.
Father Richard Antonucci distributes holy Communion during the Mass.
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