Introibo ad altare Dei...

Fisher House, the Catholic Chaplaincy of Cambridge University had its annual Mass for Vocations this evening, according to the 1962 Missal. I was honoured to serve in the liturgical role of sub-deacon (right) at what was a beautiful and awesome celebration of the Eucharist in the ancient Roman rite. In the absence of an ordained sub-deacon, this role is permitted to any 'tonsured cleric' and I suspect any worthy layman now that the holy order was suppressed in 1972... As it happens I fall under the former description!

The Chaplaincy choir sang the sublime Mass for Five Voices by William Byrd and the Gregorian chant proper for this Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit.

The Mass was celebrated in the chapel of St John's College (left) and it was a privilege to be allowed to celebrate the Holy Sacrifice in such a lovely setting. The Mass was followed by formal hall in the college, which was a lovely end to a marvellous evening and well-deserved after the rigours of assisting at High Mass!


There may be more photos at a later date if I can obtain any from the other photographers present...