Easter Vigil at Our Lady of Peace Parish

Our Lady of Peace Parish welcomed four candidates in the faith during the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Ashtabula. Father Raymond Thomas, pastor at Our Lady of Peace, also performed four baptisms. Scroll down to see Catholic Echo photographer Marilou McClimans’ photos of the Mass.

Fr. Thomas and parishioners gather around the fire at the Vigil.
Father and daughter light their candles at the Easter Vigil
A young boy holding a candle looks up at an older woman.
Fr. Thomas celebrates Mass at the Easter Vigil
Cantor leads the congregation in song at the Easter Vigil
Fr. Thomas raises the bible at the Easter Vigil
Fr. Thomas baptizes a young boy at the Easter Vigil
Fr. Thomas baptizes a young girl at the Easter Vigil
Fr. Thomas baptizes a young girl
Mother and daughter light a candle at the Easter Vigil
Parents stand with their daughter, who holds a candle, at the Easter Vigil
Parents stand with their daughter, who holds a candle, at the Easter Vigil
A young confirmand helps an older woman light her candle.
Fr. Thomas welcomes 4 confirmands into the Church
Fr. Thomas welcomes four confirmands into the Church

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