It seems like yesterday we were celebrating Agnes and Theresa's confirmation at the beautiful St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre, the center of our diocese here on Long Island. Yesterday it was Clair's turn, and she had a perfect day.
Clair arrives at St. Agnes Cathedral.
[Little sister Cecilia basks in the glow of her name saint while waiting for the ceremony to begin.]
Most of these girls were confirmed together last time around. They were back yesterday to celebrate with younger brothers, sisters and friends. Agnes (center, purple) had the honor of sponsoring her sister Clair.
Interior view of St. Agnes Cathedral.
Clair, center.
A beautiful group assembles with Bishop Murphy on the sun-drenched steps of the Cathedral.
Clair Margaret Grace Gunther poses for a picture with the bishop.
Our Lady of Grace, Clair's confirmation patron, pray for us!
Congratulations and many blessings to Clair and her whole family (don't you love inhaling that chrism!). What stunning, gorgeous pictures!
Posted by: Kimberlee | June 28, 2010 at 09:58 PM
Thank you so much, Kimberlee!
Posted by: Alice Gunther | June 28, 2010 at 10:26 PM
Congratulations to Clair and the family! What a beautiful ceremony!
Posted by: Genevieve | June 28, 2010 at 10:35 PM
Congratulations!!! Your daughters are so beautiful, Alice!
Posted by: KC | June 28, 2010 at 10:44 PM
Your daughter looks so beautiful in her confirmation gown. Congratulations to both of you.
Posted by: Jana | June 28, 2010 at 11:02 PM
Congratulations and blessings to Clair. What an angelic face she has! And what do you mean, "little" sister Cecilia? She's grown up so much! Ah, where does the time go?
Posted by: sarah | June 28, 2010 at 11:37 PM
Congratulations to Clair!
Posted by: Christine | June 29, 2010 at 12:09 AM
Your daughter is gorgeous! The whole day was.
I'm very honored to have been chosen to make her gown for this once-in-a-lifetime extremely special event.
~Aria
Posted by: Aria Austin | June 29, 2010 at 11:54 AM
great pictures! beautiful girls and a beautiful day! thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Donna | June 29, 2010 at 11:55 AM
The honor was ours, Aria. Thank you for not only fitting it perfectly, but also getting it to New York on time with very short notice. You are a gem!
Thank you, everyone, for your kind words!
Sent from my iPhone
Posted by: Alice Gunther | June 29, 2010 at 12:31 PM
Beautiful! Congratulations!
Posted by: Kristen Laurence | June 29, 2010 at 01:20 PM
How beautiful! God bless Clair.
Posted by: Jeannine | July 01, 2010 at 05:10 PM
Now that's a Confirmation! My two oldest sons recieved theirs in the EF this Spring but with our pastor, as the Bishop gave permission. It was not as sumptious as this, but heart swelling none the less! Are the girls all wearing red caps? Is that a tradition you can tell me about?
Posted by: Allison | July 09, 2010 at 09:15 PM
Wow, that is a beautiful church! More blessing to your Clair!
Posted by: Rosary | June 16, 2011 at 04:38 AM
Alice,
Just Beautiful!
You are truly a gift. Ave Maria! Peace of Christ! Love,Charlene
Posted by: Charlene Migliaro | April 10, 2012 at 11:53 PM