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Solemn Installation of

Most Reverend John Noonan

as the Fifth Bishopof the Diocese of Orlando

Thursday, the Sixteenth of DecemberTwo thousand ten

Two O’Clock

Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary,Queen of the Universe

Orlando, Florida

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Pope Benedict XVI

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Most Reverend Pietro Sambi, S.T.D., J.C.D.Apostolic Nuncio to the United States of America

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Most Reverend Thomas G. WenskiArchbishop of Miami

Metropolitan of the Province of Miami

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Most Reverend Norbert DorseyBishop Emeritus of Orlando

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Most Reverend John NoonanBishop of Orlando

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Biography of Bishop John Noonan

Bishop John Noonan sees his ministry as a priest and bishop as a mandate from God. His Episcopal motto “God before me and God with me” originates in Exodus when Moses was leading the chosen people out of slavery and into the Promised Land. That same prayer was spoken by St. Patrick as he preached the Gospel in Ireland. Like Moses and St. Patrick, Bishop Noonan, fifth bishop of Orlando, is following God’s call to serve His people.

John Noonan was born in Limerick, Ireland and immigrated to New York at the age of 18 and later relocated to Miami where his calling to the priesthood led him to St. John Vianney College Seminary. After graduation, he attended St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary and graduated with a Master of Divinity in 1983. On September 23, 1983 he was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Miami and received his first pastoral assignment as parochial vicar, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Pompano Beach.

From early in his priesthood, he was seen as a humble servant willing to do whatever was needed in service to the Lord. He excelled at leading young people to Christ and became chaplain for Youth Ministry in Broward County between 1985 and 1987. He then assisted young men discerning a vocation to the priesthood as Dean of Men, St. John Vianney College Seminary from 1989 to 1993.

He continued to serve in the area of education forming young people in the faith and leading Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Miami. He served as supervising principal of Msgr. Edward Pace High School, Miami Gardens from 1993 to 1994 and supervising principal of St. Brendan High School, Miami from 1994 to 1996.

Having a keen interest in education, Bishop Noonan pursued additional studies and received a Master of Education from Boston College in 1996.

He then assumed a leadership role at the seminary he once attended, serving as Rector/President, St. John Vianney College Seminary between 1996 and 2010. He also assisted priests with encouragement and support as Director of Priestly Life and Ministry between 2001 and 2010.

During his time in the Archdiocese of Miami, Bishop Noonan contributed to the area of vocations by serving on several committees including Archdiocesan Vocations Board, Vocation Acceptance Committee and the Advisory Board Diaconate Program.

He also had a major role in the pastoral care of religious sisters and priests by serving as vicar for religious, vicar general and as a member of the Archdiocesan Personnel Board.

Pope John Paul II conferred the title of monsignor upon Reverend John Noonan on October 22, 2001. Pope Benedict XVI named him auxiliary bishop of Miami, June 21, 2005 and he was ordained to the episcopacy, August 24, 2005 at the Cathedral of St. Mary, Miami. The Holy Father appointed him bishop of Orlando, October 23, 2010 and his installation ceremony occurs on December 16, 2010 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe.

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Introductory Rites

Prelude Nun, Komm der Heiden Heiland -J.S. Bach

Entrance Rejoice in the Lord Always -Wm. Glenn Osborne

March upon a Theme by Handel (“Lift Up Your Heads”) -Alexandre Guilmant

PresiderMost Reverend John Noonan, Bishop of Orlando

ConcelebrantsMost Reverend Thomas Wenski, Archbishop of MiamiMost Reverend Norbert Dorsey, Bishop Emeritus of OrlandoReverend Monsignor Jean-Francois Lantheaume, Counselor of the Apostolic NunciatureVery Reverend Richard Walsh

Visiting Archbishops and BishopsPriests of the Diocese of OrlandoVisiting Priests

Deacons Reverend Mr. Nicholas ToccoReverend Mr. David Gray, Reverend Mr. Paul Volkerson Diocesan Director of the Diaconate Reverend Mr. Juan Cruz

Masters of Ceremonies Reverend Thomas G. BarrettVery Reverend Robert Webster, Reverend Miguel Gonzalez Diocesan Director of Liturgy Mr. Jon Trout

Servers Seminarians of the Diocese of Orlando

Readers Mrs. Thuan Cat Tran Mr. Nelson Sierra

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Come, Rejoice in God Our King

Sign of the Cross and Greeting

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Rite of Installation and Canonical Possession

Reading of the Apostolic MandateMonsignor Jean-François Lantheaume, Counselor of the Apostolic Nunciature, representing His Excellency, Most Reverend Pietro Sambi, the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, reads the apostolic letter appointing Bishop Noonan as Bishop of Orlando.

Presentation of the Apostolic MandateThe apostolic letter is formally presented to the Chancellor, Father Gregory Parkes, then to the diocesan consultors, and finally to the people.

AcceptanceBishop Noonan states his acceptance of his appointment as Bishop of Orlando.

Seating of the BishopArchbishop Wenski and Monsignor Lantheaume lead Bishop Noonan to his chair where he is presented with the crosier, the pastoral staff of office.

Acclamation and Community GreetingsWhen Bishop Noonan has been seated, the assembly welcomes him with applause. Representatives of the diocesan, interfaith and civic communities greet Bishop Noonan and pledge their support to the Bishop in his ministry.

Gloria Gloria of the Bells

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Collect

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Liturgy of the Word

First Reading Ezekiel 34: 11-16 As a shepherd tends his flock, so will I tend my sheep.

Ovejas mías, sepan que yo voy a juzgar entre oveja y oveja.

Reader: ĐólàlờiChúa. All: TạơnChúa.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 25: 4-5, 8-9, 12-14

Second Reading Ephesians 4: 1-7-11-13

He gave some as apostles, others as evangelists.

Thánh Phaolô nhắn nhủ giáo đoàn Êphêsô hãy sống xứng đáng ơn gọi của mỗi người do Thiên Chúa đã ban cho. Mỗi người lãnh nhận được ân sủng tùy theo mức độ Đức Kitô ban để phục vụ hầu xây dựng Nhiệm Thể Chúa Kitô trong tình yêu thương hiệp nhất cho đến khi đạt tới sự viên mãn trong Đức Kitô.

Reader: PalabradeDios. All: Tealabamos,Señor.

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Gospel John 15: 9-17

Deacon: TheLordbewithyou. All: Andalsowithyou. Deacon: AreadingfromtheholygospelaccordingtoJohn. All: Glorytoyou,Lord.

Nadie tiene amor más grande a sus amigos, que el que da la vida por ellos.

Đức Kitô dạy các môn đệ của Người: “Anh em hãy ở lại trong tình thương của Thầy .... để anh em được hưởng niềm vui của Thầy, và niềm vui của anh em được nên trọn vẹn. Không phải anh em đã chọn Thầy, nhưng chính Thầy đã chọn anh em, và cắt cử anh em để anh em ra đi, sinh được hoa trái, và hoa trái của anh em tồn tại.... Điều Thầy truyền dạy anh em là hãy yêu thương nhau.”

Deacon: ThegospeloftheLord. All: Praisetoyou,LordJesusChrist.

Homily Bishop Noonan

Gospel Acclamation Mass of Light

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Liturgy of the Eucharist

Preparation of the Altar and the Gifts Tesoros Ocultos (Treasures Out of Darkness)

General Intercessions

Music: Mike Hay; © 1994, World Library Publications, Schiller Park, IL. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

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Eucharistic Prayer Sanctus Misa Bilingüe

Memorial Acclamation

Amen

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Rite of Communion

Lord’s Prayer

Sign of Peace

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Communion No Greater Love

Breaking of Bread

Choral meditation The Breastplate of St. Patrick -arr. John O’Keeffe

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Concluding Rite

Closing O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

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THE COAT OF ARMS & EPISCOPAL MOTTO OF MOST REVEREND JOHN NOONAN

FIFTH BISHOP OF ORLANDO

The coat of arms of Bishop John G. Noonan, fifth bishop of the Diocese of Orlando, combines diocesan (left half) and personal (right half) elements. These elements have special meaning that are personal and spiritual; temporal and eternal – reflecting not only his life experiences but his faith journey as well.

On the left side of the shield, for the Diocese of Orlando, the main colors of red and gold recall the col-ors of the flag of Spain, for it was missionaries from that country who first brought the Gospel to Florida. The Chi-Rho (X-P) is taken from the two first letters of the Greek word for Christ, the Son of God and the center of all Christian faith. The golden shell is a traditional symbol for the Apostle St. James the Greater, patron of the Cathedral. The orange blossom indicates that the nine counties of the diocese are centered in Orange County.

In the upper portion of the diocesan arms is a blue fleur-de-lis on a background of white or silver. This is in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God and the patroness of the Diocese of Orlando.

On the right side of the shield are the personal coat of arms of Bishop Noonan. It is divided among fields in the same fashion as the coat of arms of Pope Benedict XVI as a way to honor the Holy Father who elevated him to the Office of Bishop.

The area to the left is rendered in blood red. This represents the Precious Blood in the Eucharist. Upon this field appears one of the most ancient symbols in Christian art, the Pelican. Since the first century after Christ, the Pelican has represented both the Church Universal and the Eucharist. As depicted in Bishop Noonan’s coat of arms, the Pelican is seen piercing her own breast and represents Christian sacrifice and a filial love for God the Father. Bishop Noonan specifically selected this image to commemorate the Year of the Eucharist, which was promulgated by the late Pope John Paul II in October 2004, the liturgical year in which he was raised to the episcopal dignity. On the right side of Bishop’s Noonan’s shield the field is silver or white, representing innocence of soul and the holiness of Christian life.

It is customary for bishops to adopt an emblem from their family arms. Bishop Noonan has chosen a red phoenix arising from a bed of flames. The arms of the Noonan family include a silver field on which appear three fierce red falcons. The bishop has adapted this inspiration to appear in singular form as the spiritual mythical beast known as the Phoenix. The Phoenix is the symbol of the Resurrection of Christ and Chris-tian triumph over sin and death and when it appears with a halo, as in the case of Bishop Noonan’s arms, it also represents the person of the Risen Christ.

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After the Middle Ages, the Church also assigned the Phoenix to the attribute of chastity and is therefore one of the emblems of the celibate clergy. The gold halo represents both the Wisdom of God the Father and the Trust that Christ places in the men he calls to the fullness of Holy Orders. The bottom field is gold, which once more represents the Wisdom of God. Bishop Noonan chose a special place in his design to honor the Curé d’Ars, Saint John Vianney. This French priest is the patron saint of the seminary in Miami, where Bishop Noonan served as rector and the patron of all parish priests everywhere. In a homily entitled “Harvest Crosses,” Saint John Vianney tells a story about local farmers who hid small wooden crosses in the earth which were later discovered by migrant farmers and inspired prayers of thanks-giving and praise for God. On the gold field of wisdom, tied bundles of lavender appear representing the actual harvests of both Saint John Vianney’s farmers and metaphysically speaking, of Christ with His flock. Between them appears a black Cross Moline, which is a heraldic adaptation of the Christian Cross assigned to represent France. The lavender plant has been regarded as a safeguard against evil and as Christ’s herb. Bishop Noonan will be the first person to ever bear the heraldic emblem of the cross between two garbs of lavender as they relate symbolically to the Curé d’Ars. Over the bishop’s coat of arms, is found a small silver shield (rendered in heraldry as white) and which once more symbolizes innocence and purity of soul. The palm represents the Church of Miami and is a special way of honoring the archdiocese and people of Miami. Behind the palm appears two staffs with gourds, or haversacks. These staffs are the main heraldic symbol of Saint Raphael the Archangel whom Sacred Scripture tells us was the guardian of the pilgrim Tobias. Together these emblems represent the spiritual journey, or pilgrimage, that each Christian makes in life. One additional remembrance of the bishop’s native Ireland is the inclusion of the episcopal cross with crowned heart positioned above the shield which is a variation of a Claddagh emblem. The Claddagh has come to represent the love of Irishmen abroad for their homeland.

The green pilgrim’s hat is the traditional emblem that adorns a bishop’s crest. For bishops, there are six tas-sels suspended on either side of the hat in a pyramidal style. The color green is the true color of the Office of Bishop and as the color of growth and renewal, also suggests eternal life.

MOTTOA bishop’s personal motto has always been intended to represent his personal spirituality and theologically -based philosophy of life and is most frequently grounded in Sacred Scripture or in a prominent prayer or litany.

Bishop Noonan’s motto is a beautiful Old Irish (Gaelic) motto from the prayer of the “Breastplate of Saint Patrick.” In the English translation, it is rendered as GOD BEFORE ME AND GOD WITH ME. By selecting this prayer for his motto, he confirms his own belief that all things are possible through faith and love in Jesus Christ.

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Historical Artifacts Used in Today’s Celebration

The Vesture used in today’s celebration was designed and executed by The Holy Rood Guild, a part of the work of Saint Joseph Abbey in Spencer, MA. The chasuble and miter worn by Bishop Noonan are called “Canterbury Cathedral” and have a design of gothic tracery damask on a cream foundation fabric. Also commissioned were vesture for four additional priests and two deacons and is called “Canterbury.” This set of vestments will be used in the future at Saint James Cathedral.

The Pectoral Cross and Ring of Bishop Thomas Grady, the Second Bishop of Orlando, are being worn by Bishop Noonan on this day. Bishop Grady was installed on this day, December 16, in 1974.

The Jubilee Crosier was given to the Diocese of Orlando as a 25th Anniversary gift to the Diocese by the Council of Catholic Women and the Knights of Columbus on June 18, 1993. The crosier is made of sterling silver, white and yellow gold, and stands 6 feet tall. It was designed by Father Bob Webster and Jack Moroney (Moroney’s Church Goods, Fort Lauderdale) and was executed by The Spanish Artisans of Spain.

The workmanship and history are reflected in the crook and the node of the crosier. Shaped as a “shepherd’s staff,” the node reflects the Irish heritage of the founding of the Diocese of Orlando, the gold bands of shells and fleur-de-lis (located above and below the node) honor Saint James and Mary, the Mother of God, the patron saints of the diocese. The Diocesan Coat of Arms is executed in cloisonné and is located under the node. The crosier is embellished with garnets.

The Chalice and Paten of Bishop Thomas Grady, a part of the Sacristy of the Saint James Cathedral, was a gift from the priests of the Diocese of Orlando on the occasion of his 50th An-niversary of Ordination to the Priesthood, April 23, 1988. Of celtic design, the chalice is made of pewter, white and yellow gold, and is ornamented with semi-precious stones. It has been used at every principal and historic celebration in the diocese for the past 22 years.

Symbols of the Bishop

A bishop, from the Greek word episkopos (overseer), is a direct successor to the apostles. Bishops have, by divine institution, taken the place of the apostles as pastors of the Church. The installation of Bishop John Noonan as the fifth Bishop of Orlando focuses a spotlight on symbols of a bishop. In fact, the bishop himself is a symbol and is surrounded by symbols.

The Bishop’s ChairIn ancient times, a chair was a sign of authority to teach. The bishop’s chair is called a cathedra from the Latin word for chair and it is the presence of the bishop’s cathedra in a church that makes it a cathedral. The bishop’s chair then is a symbol of the bishop’s teaching office and pastoral power in his diocese. It is also a sign of the unity of believers in the faith that the bishop proclaims as shepherd of the Lord’s flock.

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Coat of ArmsA bishop’s coat of arms is distinguished by a sign of his rank. That sign, placed over the shield, is a particular version of an ecclesiastical hat that was worn in processions, as late as 1870. The hat is low-crowned, flat, and wide-brimmed. On a bishop’s coat of arms, the hat is green and hanging from it are 12 green tassels, six on each side. There’s also a processional cross above the shield. The cross on a bishop’s coat of arms has one bar; an archbishop’s cross has two. The design of the shield itself differs from bishop to bishop.

MiterThe miter is the proper liturgical headdress for all bishops of the Latin rite, including the pope. The word comes from the Greek word mitra, meaning “turban.” It consists of two stiffened flaps of material joined by a headband with two fringed strips hanging from the back base of the miter. The miter as we know it today developed from the conical head-covering worn by the pope that appeared in the tenth century. At first, it was only used by the pope.

Pectoral CrossThe pectoral cross gets its name because it is worn over the breast, or pectus, hanging from a green cord intertwined with gold threads. There are rules determining whether it is worn over or under whatever the bishop is wearing. If he’s in a suit and collar, the pectoral cross is usually placed in the vest pocket with the chain showing.

CrozierThe crozier is a pastoral staff that is conferred on bishops (and abbots) at their installation. In the West, the top of the staff is curved to remind the bishop of the shepherds crook and of his pastoral care of the people entrusted to him. It is a sign of the bishop’s need to keep watch over his whole flock, sustaining the weak and faltering, confirming the wavering faith, and leading back the erring ones into the true fold. Crosiers dating from as early as the fourth century have been found in catacombs. By the Council of Toledo in 633, the crosier is mentioned as a liturgical implement.

RingThe bishop’s ring is a symbol of the bishop’s fidelity to and nuptial bond with the Church, his spouse. It signifies the bishop’s symbolic marriage to the Church or Christ. The bishop’s ring is usually made of gold with an amethyst. The bishop’s ring was first mentioned as an official part of the bishop’s insignia in the early seventh century.

ZucchettoThe zucchetto is a skullcap worn, particularly by prelates, since the thirteenth century. The pope wears a white zucchetto; cardinals, a red zucchetto; and bishops, a purple zucchetto. Everyone else wears black.

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Musicians

Choir Gratitude is extended to this morning’s instrumentalists and to the Installation Mass choir which is composed of music directors and choir members from throughout the Diocese of Orlando.

Dr. William PicherOrganist

Mr. Wm. Glenn OsborneDirector of Music

Bishop Noonan’s Installation will be TelevisedThe Solemn Mass of Installation of Most Reverend John Noonan as fifth Bishop of Orlando at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe will be televised.

The Catholic TV Network will televise the installation on December 22 at 12:00 noon and 8:00 p.m., and the installation will also be featured on its website CatholicTV.com.

EWTN will broadcast this historic event on Thursday, December 30 at 1:00 p.m. with an encore presentation on Friday, December 31 at midnight.

Carol BeyerDon BeyerAntoinette BiggsHugh BowenJitka CinibulkBruce CroteauHelen K. DewyerBill DohertyEsther DuttPatricia EastwoodValerie HallBryan HayesElizabeth JenningsJeffrey JonesKaty JorgensenVirginia JurewiczJohn KnoxAaron Kohl

Janice Leach-DavilaDanielle LindnerPeter LoganzoKat LoprestiBob MacarRobert McBrideDavid McGheeBernadette MooreBernadette MurrayJanet OpdenakerMary Anne O’SheaRich PipasLeigh E. PollackTommy PringleJimmy ReidJohn F. ReillySamuel ReynoldsElizabeth Roche

Linda RooneyLee Warren RutanVeronica Saa-PabonCecile ScofieldJeff ShawChristine ShieldsSharene SindledeckerBarbara SnethkampCathy TardifDebra TateCharles ThatcherDenise TolbertCurtis WallaceDave WestbrookWilliam WikeBrian WoodSr. Elizabeth WorleyTheresa Wytrwal