Archdiocese ordains three new bishops

Apostolic nuncio Archbishop Christophe Pierre hugs Bishop-elect Mark Bartosic after giving him the letter from Pope Francis appointing him a bishop. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

On right from front to back, Bishops-elect Mark Bartosic, Robert Casey and Ronald Hicks sign their pledges of fidelity to the Holy Father prior to their ordination as bishops. Cardinal Cupich also witnessed the documents. Archdiocesan Chancellor Deacon Dan Welter administered the signing. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

The pledges of fidelity written in Latin. The men had to swear their fidelity on bibles. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Seminarians and deacons process into the cathedral at the start of Mass. (Natalie Battaglia/Chicago Catholic)

Bishop Francis Kane, Cardinal Cupich and Bishop George Rassas stand in front of the altar at the start of the rite of ordination. (Natalie Battaglia/Chicago Catholic)

Bishop-elect Mark Bartosic holds up to the congregation the letter from Pope Francis appointing him a bishop for Chicago. (Natalie Battaglia/Chicago Catholic)

An archdiocesan priests smiles during Mass. (Julie Jaidenger/Chicago Catholic)

From left, Bishop-elect Ronald Hicks, Cardinal Cupich, Bishop-elect Robert Casey and Bishop-elect Mark Bartosic lie prostrate before the altar as the congregation prays the Litany of the Saints. The other bishops in the sanctuary kneel. (Natalie Battaglia/Chicago Catholic)

Deacons hold Books of the Gospel over the heads of Bishops Ronald Hicks, Robert Casey and Mark Bartosic. (Natalie Battaglia/Chicago Catholic)

Cardinal Cupich anoints the head of Bishop Ronald Hicks with chrism oil. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Cardinal Cupich presents the ring to Bishop Robert Casey. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Cardinal Cupich presents the miter to Bishop Mark Bartosic. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Cardinal Cupich presents the crosier to Bishop Mark Bartosic. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Bishop Robert Casey blesses the congregation as he and the other new bishops processed through the cathedral after receiving the symbols of a bishop. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Bishop Mark Bartosic receives the kiss of peace from a fellow bishop. (Julie Jaidenger/Chicago Catholic)

Cardinal Cupich exchanges the kiss of peace with Bishop Ronald Hicks. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Bishops Robert Casey and Ronald Hicks hold the Eucharist during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Bishops Mark Bartosic, Robert Casey and Ronald Hicks process out of Mass. (Natalie Battaglia/Chicago Catholic)

Newly ordained Bishop Mark Bartosic blesses a woman after Mass. (Julie Jadinger/Chicago Catholic)