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Taking a walk through the rite of ordination

Through the sacrament of ordination priests become bishops. Here are some of the steps.
Bishop Andrew Wypych receives the miter as part of the rite of ordination Aug. 10, 2011. The miter is one of the symbols of the office that bishops receive. (Natalie Battaglia/Chicago Catholic)
The head of Bishop Alberto Rojas is anointed with chrism oil during the rite of ordination on Aug. 10, 2011. (Jon L. Hendricks/Chicago Catholic )

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