By Communications Department - Archdiocese of Miami
Bishop Peter Baldacchino embraces Archbishop Thomas Wenski after signing the Profession of Faith at the vespers the night before his installation Mass as bishop of Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Bishop Peter Baldacchino stands next to the papal nuncio, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, at the beginning of the vespers the night before his installation as bishop of Las Cruces, New Mexico. At far right, partially hidden, is Archbishop Thomas Wenski.
Bishop Peter Baldacchino signs the profession of faith as the papal nuncio, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, looks on during the vespers the night before Bishop Baldacchino's installation Mass in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Bishop Peter Baldacchino enjoys the commentary of the papal nuncio, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, as he introduces the reading of the Papal Bull announcing his appointment to Las Cruces.
Bishop Peter Baldacchino enjoys the commentary of the papal nuncio, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, as he introduces the reading of the Papal Bull announcing his appointment to Las Cruces.
The papal nuncio, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, congratulates Bishop Peter Baldacchino after he consented to the appointment from Pope Francis to serve as bishop of Las Cruces.
Bishop Peter Baldacchino walks around the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary displaying the papal bull that named him bishop of Las Cruces.
Bishop Peter Baldacchino smiles after Communion during the Mass where he was installed as bishop of Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Bishop Peter Baldacchino poses with Archbishop Thomas Wenski after the Mass where he was installed as bishop of Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Bishop Peter Baldacchino stands next to the papal nuncio, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, at the beginning of the vespers the night before his installation as bishop of Las Cruces, New Mexico. At far right, partially hidden, is Archbishop Thomas Wenski.
Bishop Peter Baldacchino signs the profession of faith as the papal nuncio, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, looks on during the vespers the night before Bishop Baldacchino's installation Mass in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Bishop Peter Baldacchino enjoys the commentary of the papal nuncio, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, as he introduces the reading of the Papal Bull announcing his appointment to Las Cruces.
Bishop Peter Baldacchino enjoys the commentary of the papal nuncio, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, as he introduces the reading of the Papal Bull announcing his appointment to Las Cruces.
The papal nuncio, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, congratulates Bishop Peter Baldacchino after he consented to the appointment from Pope Francis to serve as bishop of Las Cruces.
Bishop Peter Baldacchino walks around the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary displaying the papal bull that named him bishop of Las Cruces.
Bishop Peter Baldacchino smiles after Communion during the Mass where he was installed as bishop of Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Bishop Peter Baldacchino poses with Archbishop Thomas Wenski after the Mass where he was installed as bishop of Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Photography: Sister Elizabeth Worley
Watch Bishop Peter Baldacchino's installation Mass in Las Cruces here.
