The Cathedral Church ofOur Lady Immaculate

and St Thomas of Canterbury

Northampton

The Provost and Cathedral Chapterwelcome you to the

Episcopal Ordinationof Canon David Oakley

as the thirteenthBishop of Northampton

19 March 2020at 11am

Solemnity of Saint Joseph,

husband of Mary,patron of the universal Church

OUR DIOCESE of NORTHAMPTONestablished with the restoration of

the Hierarchy of England and Wales in 1850. The diocese of East Anglia was formed

from part of the diocese in 1976. Northampton diocese now consists of the counties of

Bedford, Buckingham, and Northampton and that part of Berkshire (formerly in Buckinghamshire)

lying between the River Thames and the boundary of Buckinghamshire.

The bishops of the diocese from 1850-2020:

1850-1858 Right Reverend William Wareing

1858-1879 Right Reverend Francis Amherst

1880-1907 Right Reverend Arthur Riddell

1908-1921 Right Reverend Frederick William Keating

1921-1932 Right Reverend Dudley Charles Carey-Elwes

1933-1939 Right Reverend Laurence Youens

1941-1967 Right Reverend Leo Parker

1967-1982 Right Reverend Charles Grant

1982-1988 Right Reverend Francis Thomas

1990-2001 Right Reverend P. Leo McCartie

2001-2003 Right Reverend Kevin McDonald

2005-2020 Right Reverend Peter Doyle

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Message from the Bishop-Elect  

Today is a fitting Feast for today’s celebration. St Joseph is the perfect model of what it means to be a spiritual father. He takes full care of the family entrusted to him. No word of his is recorded in the Scriptures. What is clear however, is his listening to the God Who Speaks. He is not afraid to act upon what he has heard. Joseph’s story is rooted within the unfolding narrative of God’s promises. He is a son of Abraham, our father in faith. He belongs to the house and family of David.

Here in this Cathedral Church, we gather together as a diocesan family and friends. We find ourselves drawn into our heavenly Father’s unfolding plan of salvation. We recognise the many challenges to our missionary discipleship. With St Joseph we are drawn into bold confidence in the Lord’s will for ourselves. The angel of the Lord invited Joseph to trust, ‘do not be afraid’. How we need to hear those words ourselves! Jesus is with His Church, which is described as ‘the kingdom of Christ already present in mystery’. We are confident that the Holy Spirit is at work in the Church, ‘unifying her in communion and in the works of ministry’.

Celebrating these mysteries encourages us to respond to what the Lord has revealed with joy-filled hearts and praise. Our worship compels us to become mission-filled servants of others. We cannot keep this life for ourselves. It is to be shared with others.

Today is a moment to give thanks for the life and mission of the Diocese of Northampton. We remember our forebears and their generosity in building the infrastructure which supports today the work of our diocesan family. We give thanks for the bishop shepherds who guided this work, not least those who are still with us, Bishop Leo, Archbishop Kevin and Bishop Peter. And we look forwards with hope, calling to mind there is work for all of us to do.

Our Lady Immaculate, pray for us. St Thomas of Canterbury, pray for us.

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The Apostolic Mandate of Pope Francis for the Episcopal Ordination

Francis, Bishop and Servant of the Servants of God

To our beloved son, David James Oakley, priest of the clergy of the Archdiocese of Birmingham, and until now Rector of St Mary’s College, Oscott, Bishop-Elect of Northampton - greetings and Apostolic Blessing.

Moved deeply by pastoral concern, we wish to appoint to individual communities shepherds who are good pastors, true fathers who know their sheep and whose sheep know them, who possess a spirit of love and concern for all those in their care.1

Therefore, following the retirement of our venerable brother, Peter Doyle and so as to not make the people of the diocese of Northampton wait any longer for their legitimate leader we are eager to appoint a new bishop for them.

As we sought someone to whom we could entrust this demanding and serious task, we thought of you, our beloved son, as someone who shows forth strong faith and morals, prudence, piety and sound doctrine. Therefore, having consulted the Congregation for Bishops, by virtue of our Apostolic Authority, we appoint you Bishop of the Diocese of Northampton, with all its associated rights and obligations. Your Episcopal ordination may take place outside of the City of Rome by any Catholic Bishop you choose, following the liturgical norms of the Church.

Before that, as Canon Law lays down, you will make your Profession of Faith with the Oath of Fidelity towards us and our successors. At an appropriate time, you shall show this letter of ours to the clergy and people so that they can welcome you joyfully, and valuing you, make clear their willing desire to assist in your Pastoral Ministry.

Finally, my dear son, whilst holding before your eyes that Gospel where Jesus our Lord taught us, “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me!”2 continually strive to promote the active love and saving teaching of the Gospels amongst the clergy and the people entrusted to you.

Given at Rome, at St Peter’s, 8 January 2020, in the seventh year of Our Pontificate

1 Christus Dominus, 162 Matthew 25:404

Music during the Procession - Toccata and Fugue in D minor – JS Bach

THE ORDINATION PROCESSIONThe Processional Cross

Book of the Gospels The Holy Chrism

The Cathedral Chapter and College of Consultors

Monsignor Vincent BradyMonsignor Matteo De Mori

Chargé d’affaires at the Apostolic Nunciature

Bishop-ElectCanon David Oakley, accompanied by two assisting presbytersFather David Donaghue, most recently ordained priest of the

Northampton dioceseFather Tony Rohan, parish priest of Our Lady of Mount Carmel,

Redditch, Birmingham dioceseRight Rev. Patrick McKinney, Bishop of Nottingham

Co-Consecrating BishopsRight Rev. Peter Doyle, Emeritus Bishop of NorthamptonMost Rev. Bernard Longley, Archbishop of Birmingham

Assisting Deacons - Reverends Jim Hannigan and Daniel RookePrincipal Consecrating Bishop

HE Vincent Cardinal Nichols Archbishop of Westminster and Metropolitan

THE INTRODUCTORY RITESHymn

Praise to the Holiest in the height,and in the depth be praise,in all his words most wonderful,most sure in all his ways.

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O loving wisdom of our God!When all was sin and shame,a second Adam to the fight and to the rescue came.

O wisest love! That flesh and bloodwhich did in Adam fail,should strive afresh against the foe,should strive and should prevail.

And that a higher gift than graceshould flesh and blood refine,God’s presence and his very self,and Essence all divine.

O generous love! That he who smotein man for man the foe,the double agony in manfor man should undergo.

And in the garden secretlyand on the Cross on high,should teach his brethren, and inspireto suffer and to die.

Praise to the Holiest in the height,and in the depth be praise,in all his words most wonderful,most sure in all his ways.

Greeting

Penitential Act Lord Jesus, you are mighty God and Prince of Peace:

You are the Son of God and the Son of Mary:

You are the Word made Flesh, the splendour of the Father:

May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen. 6

Song of Praise: Gloria – Missa de AngelisThe Cardinal intones the Song of Praise.

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Collect for the Solemnity of Saint Joseph

LITURGY OF THE WORDFirst Reading 2 Samuel 7:4-5,12-14,16 Lector: Marie Dean, Bishop David’s sisterThe Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 88

Second Reading Romans 4:13,16-18,22Lector: DioceseThough it seemed Abraham’s hope could not be fulfilled, he hoped and he believed.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Prayerful silence is kept for us to meditate on the Word proclaimed and to prepare for the Gospel

Gospel Acclamation

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Gospel Matthew 1:16,18-21,24The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord.

Joseph did what the angel of the Lord had told him to do.

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

The Cardinal blesses us with the Book of the Gospels

LITURGY OF ORDINATIONInvocation of the Holy Spirit

Veni, Creator Spiritus,mentes tuorum visita,imple superna gratia,quae tu creasti pectora.

Qui diceris Paraclitus,Altissimi donum Dei,fons vivus, ignis, caritas,et spiritalis unctio.

Tu septiformis munere,digitus paternae dexterae,tu rite promissum Patris,sermone ditans guttura.

Accende lumen sensibus,infunde amorem cordibus,infirma nostri corporisvirtute firmans perpeti.

Hostem repellas longius,pacemque dones protinus:ductore sic te praevio,vitemus omne noxium.

Per te sciamus, da, Patrem,9

noscamus atque Filium,teque utriusque Spiritumcredamus omni tempore.

Presentation of the Bishop-ElectThe Bishop-Elect is led by his assisting priests to the principal consecrator.Father David Donaghue addresses the Cardinal, as the principal consecrator.

Most Reverend Father, the church of Northampton asks you to ordain this priest, David James Oakley, for service as bishop.

Apostolic MandateThe mandate is the charge from the Holy See for the Cardinal to ordain Canon Davidto the episcopate of the universal church. The Cardinal asks Father David: Have you a mandate from the Holy See?Father David: We have.The Cardinal: Let it be read.

Monsignor Sean Healy, Chancellor, Vicar General and Provost of the Cathedral Chapter, receives the Mandate from Monsignor Matteo De Mori, Chargé d’affaires at the Apostolic Nunciature, which he then reads.At the end Monsignor Healy presents it to the Cardinal:Your Eminence, I present to you the mandate from the Holy See.All: Thanks be to God.

Homily Cardinal Nichols

Examination of the CandidateThe Cardinal addresses Canon David.

An age-old custom of the Fathers decrees that a bishop-elect is to be questioned before the people on his resolve to uphold the faith and to discharge his duties faithfully. My brother, are you resolved by the grace of the Holy Spirit to discharge to the end of your life the office the apostles entrusted to us, which we now pass on to you by the laying on of hands? I am.

Are you resolved to be faithful and constant in proclaiming the Gospel of Christ? I am.

Are you resolved to maintain the deposit of faith, entire and incorrupt, as handed down by the apostles and professed by the Church everywhere and at all times? I am.

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Are you resolved to build up the Church as the body of Christ and to remain united to it within the order of bishops under the authority of the successor of the apostle Peter? I am.

Are you resolved to be faithful in your obedience to the successor of the apostle Peter? I am.

Are you resolved as a devoted father to sustain the people of God and to guide them in the way of salvation in cooperation with the priests and deacons who share your ministry? I am.

Are you resolved to show kindness and compassion in the name of the Lord to the poor and to strangers and to all who are in need? I am.

Are you resolved as a good shepherd to seek out the sheep who stray and to gather them into the fold of the Lord? I am.

Are you resolved to pray for the people of God without ceasing, and to carry out the duties of one who has the fullness of the priesthood so as to afford no grounds for reproach? I am, with the help of God.

May God who has begun the good work in you bring it to fulfilment.

Invitation to Prayer all standThe Cardinal: My dear people, let us pray that almighty God in his goodness will pour out his grace upon this man whom he has chosen to provide for the needs of the Church.Deacon: Let us kneel. The Bishop-Elect prostrates himself before the altar, amongst the people of God.

Litany of the SaintsLord, have mercy Lord, have mercyChrist, have mercy Christ, have mercyLord, have mercy Lord, have mercyHoly Mary, Mother of God pray for usSaint Michael Holy angels of God Saint John the Baptist Saint Joseph Saint Peter and Saint Paul Saint Andrew Saint John Saint Mary Magdalene 11

Saint Stephen Saint Ignatius Saint Lawrence Saint Perpetua and Saint FelicitySaint Agnes Saint Gregory Saint Augustine Saint Athanasius Saint Basil Saint Martin Saint Benedict Saint Francis and Saint DominicSaint Francis Xavier Saint Jane Frances de ChantalSaint Francis de SalesSaint John Vianney Saint Catherine of Siena Saint GeorgeSaint DavidSaint AndrewSaint PatrickSaint Thomas BecketSaint ChadSaint Hilary of PoitiersSaint Teresa of Avila Saint John of the CrossSaint Thérèse of the Child JesusSaint Teresa Benedicta of the CrossSaint John Henry NewmanBlessed Dominic Barberi All holy men and women Lord, be merciful Lord, save your peopleFrom all evil From every sin From everlasting deathBy your coming as manBy your death and rising to new lifeBy your gift of the Holy SpiritBe merciful to us sinners Lord, hear our prayerGuide and protect your holy ChurchKeep the pope and all the clergy in faithful service to your ChurchBring all peoples together in trust and peaceStrengthen us in your service 12

Bless this chosen man Bless this chosen man and make him holy Bless this chosen man, make him holy, and consecrate him for his sacred duties Jesus, Son of the living God Christ, hear us Christ, hear us.Lord Jesus, hear our prayer Lord Jesus, hear our prayerThe Cardinal:Lord, be moved by our prayers.Anoint your servant with the fullness of priestly grace, and bless him with spiritual power in all its richness.We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Deacon: Let us stand.

Laying On of HandsThe Bishop-Elect returns and kneels before the Cardinal. The Cardinal lays his hands upon the head of the Bishop-Elect in silence. All the other bishops present now lay hands upon him in silence and return to their places.

Book of the GospelsThe Cardinal places the open Book of the Gospels upon the head of the Bishop-Elect, which is held there by two deacons until the prayer of consecration is completed.

Prayer of ConsecrationGod the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Father of mercies and God of all consolation, you dwell in heaven, yet look with compassion on all that is humble. You know all things before they come to be; by your gracious word you have established the plan of your Church.From the beginning you chose the descendants of Abraham to be your holy nation. You established rulers and priests, and did not leave your sanctuary without ministers to serve you. From the creation of the world you have been pleased to be glorified by those whom you have chosen.

The following part of the prayer is recited by all the consecrating bishops, with hands joined:So now pour out upon this chosen one that power which is from you, the governing Spirit whom you gave to your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, the Spirit given by him to the holy apostles, who founded the Church in every place to be your templefor the unceasing glory and praise of your name

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Father, you know all hearts.You have chosen your servant for the office of bishop.May he be a shepherd to your holy flock, and a high priest blameless in your sight, ministering to you night and day; may he always gain the blessing of your favour and offer the gifts of your holy Church. Through the Spirit who gives the grace of high priesthood grant him the power to forgive sins as you have commanded, to assign ministries as you have decreed, and to loose every bond by the authority which you gave to your apostles.May he be pleasing to you by his gentleness and purity of heart,presenting a fragrant offering to you, through Jesus Christ, your Son, through whom glory and power and honour are yours with the Holy Spirit in your holy Church, now and for ever. Amen.

The Gospel Deacon receives the Book of the Gospels, and all now sit.

Anointing of the Bishop’s HeadThe Cardinal anoints the head of the newly ordained bishop saying: God has brought you to share the high priesthood of Christ,May he pour out on you the oil of mystical anointing and enrich you with spiritual blessings.

Presentation of the Book of the GospelsThe Cardinal hands the Book of the Gospels to the newly ordained bishop saying:Receive the Gospel and preach the word of God with unfailing patience and sound teaching.

The Gospel deacon returns the Book of the Gospels to its place.

Investiture with Ring, Mitre and Pastoral StaffThe Cardinal receives the ring and places it on Bishop David’s right hand.Take this ring, the seal of your fidelity.With faith and love protect the bride of God, his holy Church.

The Cardinal receives the mitre, and bestows it in silence.

Bishop Peter, Bishop Emeritus, receives the pastoral staff and gives it to Bishop David while the Cardinal says:Take this staff as a sign of your pastoral office: keep watch over the whole flock in which the Holy Spirit has appointed you to shepherd the Church of God.

Seating of the Bishop All now stand 14

The Cardinal invites Bishop David to occupy the Bishop’s chair, the Cathedra. The Cardinal now takes his place at Bishop David’s right.Kiss of Peace - The Cardinal and all the other bishops greet the new bishop.

Music during the Kiss of PeaceUbi caritas et amor,ubi caritas Deus ibi est. (Where charity and love are, there God is.)

Credo IIIBishop David intones the Profession of Faith, which we alternate with the Schola.

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LITURGY OF THE EUCHARISTBread and wine are brought to Bishop David by Rachel Rea, Bishop David’s PA at St Mary’s College, Oscott, and Greg Oakley, Bishop David’s brother. The bishop gives them to deacons to prepare the table.

HymnThe Church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord.She is his new creation by water and the Word.From heaven he came and sought her to be his holy bride.With his own blood he bought her and for her life he died.

Elect from every nation yet one o’er all the earth,her charter of salvation, one Lord, one faith, one birth.One holy name she blesses, partakes one holy food,and to one hope she presses, with every grace endued.

‘Mid toil and tribulation, and tumult of her war,she waits the consummation of peace for evermore.‘Til with the vision glorious her longing eyes are blest,and the great Church victorious shall be the Church at rest.

Yet she on earth hath union with God the Three in One,and mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won.O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we,like them, the meek and lowly, on high may dwell with thee.

Prayer over the Offerings for the Solemnity of Saint Joseph

Pray, brethren (brothers and sisters), that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.

Eucharistic Prayer IThe Cardinal, Archbishop Bernard, Bishop Peter and Bishop Pat McKinney join Bishop David at the altar.

The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right and just.

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It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation,always and everywhere to give you thanks,Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God,and on the Solemnity of Saint Joseph,to give you fitting praise, to glorify you and bless you.For this just man was given by you as spouse to the Virgin Mother of Godand set as a wise and faithful servant in charge of your householdto watch like a father over your Only Begotten Son,who was conceived by the overshadowing of the Holy Spirit,our Lord Jesus Christ.Through him the Angels praise your majesty,Dominions adore and Powers tremble before you.Heaven and the Virtues of heaven and the blessed Seraphimworship together with exultation.May our voices, we pray, join with theirs in humble praise as we acclaim:

Sanctus – St Anne’s MassHOLY, HOLY, HOLY LORD GOD OF HOSTS. HEAVEN AND EARTH ARE FULL OF YOUR GLORY. HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST.BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD. HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST.

Bishop David: To you, therefore, most merciful Father,we make humble prayer and petition through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord:that you accept and bless these gifts, these offerings,these holy and unblemished sacrifices,which we offer you firstly for your holy catholic Church.Be pleased to grant her peace,to guard, unite and govern her throughout the whole world,together with your servant Francis our Pope, and me your unworthy servant,and all those who, holding to the truth,hand on the catholic and apostolic faith.

Cardinal Vincent: Remember, Lord, your servants and all gathered here,whose faith and devotion are known to you.For them, we offer you this sacrifice of praise or they offer it for themselvesand all who are dear to them:for the redemption of their souls, in hope of health and well-being,and paying their homage to you, the eternal God, living and true.

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Bishop Pat McKinney: In communion with those whose memory we venerate,especially the glorious ever-Virgin Mary,Mother of our God and Lord, Jesus Christ,and blessed Joseph, her Spouse,your blessed Apostles and Martyrs, Peter and Paul, Andrew,James, John, Thomas, James, Philip,Bartholomew, Matthew, Simon and Jude;Linus, Cletus, Clement, Sixtus, Cornelius, Cyprian,Lawrence, Chrysogonus, John and Paul,Cosmas and Damian and all your Saints;we ask that through their merits and prayers,in all things we may be defended by your protecting help.

Bishop David: Therefore, Lord, we pray:graciously accept this oblation of our service,

that of your whole family, which we make to you also for me, your unworthy servantwhom you have been pleased to raise to the Order of Bishops;and in your mercy, keep safe your gifts in me,so that what I have received by divine commissionI may fulfil by divine assistance.

All concelebrants: Be pleased, O God, we pray,to bless, acknowledge, and approve this offering in every respect;make it spiritual and acceptable, so that it may become for usthe Body and Blood of your most beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.On the day before he was to suffer,he took bread in his holy and venerable hands,and with eyes raised to heavento you, O God, his almighty Father,giving you thanks, he said the blessing,broke the bread and gave it to his disciples, saying:TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND EAT OF IT,FOR THIS IS MY BODY,WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU.

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In a similar way, when supper was ended,he took this precious chalice in his holy and venerable hands,and once more giving you thanks, he said the blessingand gave the chalice to his disciples, saying:TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK FROM IT,FOR THIS IS THE CHALICE OF MY BLOOD,THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND ETERNAL COVENANT,WHICH WILL BE POURED OUT FOR YOU AND FOR MANY

FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS.DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.

Bishop David: The mystery of faith.WE PROCLAIM YOUR DEATH O LORDAND PROFESS YOUR RESURRECTION UNTIL YOU COME AGAIN

All concelebrants: Therefore, O Lord, as we celebrate the memorial of the blessed Passion,the Resurrection from the dead,and the glorious Ascension into heaven of Christ, your Son, our Lord,we, your servants and your holy people, offer to your glorious majestyfrom the gifts that you have given us,this pure victim, this holy victim, this spotless victim,the holy Bread of eternal life and the Chalice of everlasting salvation.

Be pleased to look upon these offeringswith a serene and kindly countenance,and to accept them, as once you were pleased to acceptthe gifts of your servant Abel the just,the sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith,and the offering of your high priest Melchizedek,a holy sacrifice, a spotless victim.In humble prayer we ask you, almighty God:command that these gifts be borne by the hands of your holy Angelto your altar on high in the sight of your divine majesty,so that all of us, who through this participation at the altarreceive the most holy Body and Blood of your Son, may be filled with every grace and heavenly blessing.

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Archbishop Bernard: Remember also, Lord, your servants who have gone before us with the sign of faithand rest in the sleep of peace.Grant them, O Lord, we pray, and all who sleep in Christ,a place of refreshment, light and peace.

Bishop Peter: To us, also, your servants, who, though sinners,hope in your abundant mercies, graciously grant some share and fellowship with your holy Apostles and Martyrs:with John the Baptist, Stephen, Matthias, Barnabas,Ignatius, Alexander, Marcellinus, Peter,Felicity, Perpetua, Agatha, Lucy,Agnes, Cecilia, Anastasia and all your Saints;admit us, we beseech you, into their company,not weighing our merits, but granting us your pardon, through Christ our Lord.

Bishop David: Through whom you continue to make all these good things, O Lord;you sanctify them, fill them with life,bless them, and bestow them upon us.

All concelebrants: Through him, and with him, and in him,O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,all glory and honour is yours, for ever and ever.The people acclaim: Amen.

Communion Rite

Our FatherOur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever.

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Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your Apostles: Peace I leave you, my peace I give you; look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and graciously grant her peace and unity in accordance with your will. Who live and reign for ever and ever. Amen.

The peace of the Lord be with you always. And with your spirit. Breaking of the BreadLAMB OF GOD, YOU TAKE AWAY THE SINS OF THE WORLD, HAVE MERCY ON US LAMB OF GOD, YOU TAKE AWAY THE SINS OF THE WORLD, GRANT US PEACE LAMB OF GOD, YOU TAKE AWAY THE SINS OF THE WORLD, HAVE MERCY ON US

Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

Communion Psalm

Music during the Communion Procession

1. Prayer of St Richard of Chichester Music from the Diocesan Year of Prayer and Vocation2. O salutaris hostia – Anthony Werner 3. Live on in my love Collegeville Composers Group

Thanksgiving Soul of my Saviour, sanctify my breast;Body of Christ, be thou my saving guest;Blood of my Saviour, bathe me in thy tide,wash me with water flowing from thy side.

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O blessed Jesus, hear and answer me;deep in thy wounds, Lord, hide and shelter me;so shall I never, never part from thee.

Guard and defend me from the foe malign;in death’s dread moments make me only thine;call me, and bid me come to thee on high,when I may praise thee with thy saints for aye.

Prayer after Communion for the Solemnity of Saint Joseph

THE CONCLUDING RITESPresentation of Bishop David to the diocese and people as the thirteenth Bishop of Northampton. The Cardinal presents the new bishop to the diocese and the people.

TE DEUMTe Deum laudamus:te Dominum confitemur.Te aeternum patrem,omnis terra veneratur. Tibi omnes angeli,tibi caeli et universae potestates: tibi cherubim et seraphim,incessabili voce proclamant: ‘Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth.Pleni sunt caeli et terramaiestatis gloriae tuae.’ Te gloriosus Apostolorum chorus,te prophetarum laudabilis numerus,te martyrum candidatus laudat exercitus.Te per orbem terrarum sancta confitetur Ecclesia,Patrem immensae maiestatis;venerandum tuum verum et unicum Filium; Sanctum quoque Paraclitum Spiritum.Tu rex gloriae, Christe. Tu Patris sempiternus es Filius. Tu, ad liberandum suscepturus hominem,non horruisti Virginis uterum.Tu, devicto mortis aculeo,aperuisti credentibus regna caelorum.

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Tu ad dexteram Dei sedes,in gloria Patris. Iudex crederis esse venturus. Te ergo quaesumus, tuis famulis subveni,quos pretioso sanguine redemisti.Aeterna fac cum sanctis tuis in gloria numerari. Salvum fac populum tuum, Domine, et benedic hereditati tuae.Et rege eos, et extolle illos usque in aeternum.Per singulos dies benedicimus te;et laudamus nomen tuum in saeculum,et in saeculum saeculi. Dignare, Domine, die istosine peccato nos custodire. Miserere nostri, Domine, miserere nostri.Fiat misericordia tua, Domine, super nos,quemadmodum speravimus in te.In te, Domine, speravi: non confundar in aeternum.

Bishop David addresses the diocese and the people gathered

Solemn BlessingThe Lord be with you. And with your spirit.

Deacon: Bow your heads and pray for God’s blessing.

O God, who care for your people with gentleness and rule them in love, endow with the Spirit of wisdom those to whom you have handed on authority to govern,that from the flourishing of a holy flockmay come eternal joy for its shepherds. Amen.

As in your majestic poweryou allot the number of our days and the measure of our years,look favourably upon our humble serviceand confer on our time the abundance of your peace. Amen.

Give a happy outcome to the tasks that through your grace you have laid upon me,whom you have raised to the rank of Bishop;make me pleasing to you in the fulfilment of my duties,and so guide the hearts of people and pastor, that the obedience of the flock may never fail the shepherd nor the care of the shepherd be lacking for the flock. Amen. 24

May almighty God bless all of you, who are gathered here,the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Deacon: Go in peace. Thanks be to God.

HymnHoly light on earth’s horizon, Star of hope to fallen man,light amid a world of shadows, Dawn of God’s redemptive plan.Chosen from eternal ages thou alone of all our raceby thy son’s atoning merits wast conceived in perfect grace.

Mother of the world’s Redeemer, Promised from the dawn of time:how could one so highly favoured share the guilt of Adam’s crime?Sun and moon and stars adore thee, Sinless Eve, triumphant sign;thou art she who crushed the serpent, Mary, pledge of life divine.

Earth below and highest heaven praise the splendour of thy statethou who now art crowned in glory wast conceived immaculate.Hail, beloved of the Father, Mother of his only Sonmystic bride of Love eternal, Hail, thou fair and spotless one!

Recessional Music Fantasia in G – JS Bach

AcknowledgementsPraise to the Holiest – St John Henry NewmanPenitential Act & Communion Psalm – Bruce BurbidgePsalm 88 – Martin Foster © Bear MusicGospel Acclamation – Bernadette Farrell © OCP PublicationsVeni Creator Spiritus – Stephen LangtonUbi caritas – Jacques Berthier © Ateliers et Presses de TaizéThe Church’s one foundation – S J StoneSanctus, Memorial Acclamation, Agnus Dei - Saint Anne’s Mass – James MacMillan © 1997, 2011 by Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers LtdPrayer of St Richard of Chichester – Helen MurphyO salutaris hostia – Anthony Werner, arranged Bruce BurbidgeLive on in my love © The Collegeville Composers Group, Liturgical PressSoul of my Saviour – Pope John XXIIHoly Light on earth’s horizon – Edward Caswall

Excerpts from the English translation of the Ordination of Deacons, Priests, and Bishops © 1975, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Thanks to all who have contributed in any way to our celebration today:-

Musical Director: Teresa BrownCathedral Organist: Christopher WeaverThe Cathedral and Augmented ChoirThe Schola from Oscott CollegeThe clergy and staff of the CathedralThe Staff of Bishop’s House and the Diocesan Curia and DepartmentsOur students for the priesthoodThe students and staff of Oscott CollegeThe Pastoral Rites Section of the Liturgy CommissionThe Knights of St Columba

If you have a ticket for the reception at the Park Inn hotel following the ordination and have a food allergy, will you please make this known to one of the volunteers greeting you at the hotel entrance.

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Bishop David’s Coat of ArmsThe ShieldThe shield shows two coats of arms impaled, that is, placed alongside each other.

On the left as one looks at the shield are the arms of the diocese of Northampton showing three fleurs-de-lis in the ‘chief’ or top of the shield, with three choughs in the base. The fleurs-de-lis are to signify Our Lady and the three birds are taken from the arms borne by, or attributed to, St Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162-1170.

On the right as one looks at the shield are the arms of Bishop David Oakley. In the ‘chief’ or top of the shield is the cross of St Chad, patron saint of the Archdiocese of Birmingham where his relics are enshrined in the Metropolitan Cathedral and where Bishop David served as a Canon in the Metropolitan Chapter. Beneath the cross is a lion rampant signifying the Lion of the tribe of Judah, King David’s house and line from which was born the Messiah. It is a reference to Bishop David’s own name as is the green ‘field’ or base colour behind the cross and the lion: the latter part of the name Oakley can mean a meadow, a field, or a clearing in a wood.

GaleroThe hat that ensigns the arms is a galero, the medieval headgear of a bishop and it is shown with twelve tassels and in green, signifying a bishop.

Processional CrossBehind the shield is displayed a processional cross signifying the bishop’s rank.

MottoBishop David chose as his motto Beati Pauperes Spiritu ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit’. The Beatitudes define our relationship with Jesus Christ and also the way we live in relationship with the world around us as disciples of the Lord.

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The coat of arms of Bishop David Oakley was designed with the help and assistance of Fr Edmund Montgomery, a priest of the diocese of Shrewsbury, and conforms to the directive of the Secretariat of State of the Holy See, Ut Sive Sollicite of 1969 ‘On the Dress, Titles, and Coats of Arms of Cardinals, Bishops and Lesser Prelates’.

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