 On Tuesday, July 8, 2008, Archbishop Brunett celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. He was ordained July 13, 1958, at the Basilica of San Alessio on the Aventine in Rome.  Gathered on the front steps of the rectory ready for the procession to begin.  The priests of the Archdiocese line the sidewalk while Knights of Columbus form an honor guard.  Archbishop Brunett with Carolyn Lassek, his director of liturgy.  Incensation of the altar.  We were privileged to welcome four cardinals to the celebration: here we see Cardinal Szoka, retired Cardinal Archbishop of Detroit, Cardinal Mahony of Los Angeles, and Cardinal Maida of Detroit.     Cardinal Levada brings greetings from Rome from Pope Benedict XVI.  At the conclusion of the Mass, Archbishop Brunett is presented with a gift of a crosier, created by Ulrich Henn, the artist of our Cathedral tabernacle and the ceremonial bronze doors. Here Archbishop Brunett is surrounded by a group of men whom he has ordained to the priesthood over the past ten years.  The crosier depicts Christ washing the feet of Peter on the night of the last supper.     Cathedral parishioner Woody Woodland gets a blessing from the Archbishop following the Mass.  The golden banners created for the Jubilee celebration are the work of Cathedral parishioner (and scenic artist for Seattle Opera) Kitty Kavanaugh. Here is Kitty pictured with Archbishop Brunett and the golden jubilee banners. The banners are inspired by the work of Gustav Klimt.  |
