March 14, 2007 The Installation of His Excellency the Most Reverend Bishop John Charles Wester, Ninth Bishop of the Diocese of Salt Lake City
by Archbishop George Niederauer of San Francisco, in the presence of Cardinal Roger Mahony and Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, Archbishop Pietro Sambi (Apostolic nuncio to the United States), about 60 bishops, many priests and deacons, and hundreds of other people gathered for the celebration at the Cathedral of the Madeleine.
Readings forthe Installation Mass
First Reading: Exodus 3:11-15
Psalm response: Psalm 113 (R. Bendito sea el Señor ahora y para siempre.)
Second Reading: 1 John 4:7-11
Gospel: John 20:11-18
Music used at the Installation Mass
Music for the sprinkling rite: Asperges me, Domine, by Cristóbal de Morales
Processional hymn: Lord, you give the great commission (Hyfrydol)
Gloria & Agnus Dei: Missa solemnis in C, KV 337, by W.A. Mozart
Music for the preparation of the gifts: Abide in me, by Leo Nestor
Communio: Data est mihi (Mode I)
Final hymn: Lord, whose love in humble service (In Babilone)
Postlude: Cinquième Symphonie, Op. 42 No. 1, v. Toccata, by Charles-Marie Widor
February 15, 2006 The Installation of His Excellency the Most Reverend George Niederauer, Eighth Archbishop of San Francisco
The Most Reverend William J. Levada, presider
in the presence of Cardinal Roger Mahony and Cardinal Justin Rigali, about 60 bishops, many priests and deacons, and thousands of other people gathered for the celebration
Readings for the Installation Mass
First Reading: Jeremiah 23:3-6
Psalm Response: Psalm 89 (R. Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord, set by Marty Haugen)
Second Reading: 1 Peter 5:1-11
Gospel: Mark 10:35-45
Music used at the Installation Mass
A number of songs were sung in the Prelude music, including Gabrieli's Jubilate Deo.
Introit: Ego autem sicut oliva (Mode III)
Sprinkling hymn: O Holy Spirit enter in (Old 100th)
Entrance song: Jesus Christ, yesterday, today, & forever, by Suzanne Toolan, RSM
Gloria: Missa Guadalupe, by Joel Martinson
Music for the Preparation of the gifts: Community Mass, by Richard Proulx
Fraction rite: Litany for the Breaking of the Bread, by John Schiavone
Music for the Communion procession: ¡Amén! El cuerpo de Cristo, by John Schiavone
Recessional hymn: All creatures of our God and King (Lasst uns erfreuen)
February 5, 2006 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Bishop Niederauer's farewell Mass
Bishop George Niederauer, presider
Readings for the 5th Sunday
First Reading: Job 7:1-4.6-7
Psalm Response: Psalm 146 (R. Praise the Lord, o praise the Lord who heals the broken-hearted)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19.22-23
Gospel: Mark 1:29-39
Music used at the English Mass
Introit: Venite adoremus (Mode II)
Processional hymn: All creatures of our God and king (Lasst uns erfreuen)
Gloria & Sanctus: Missa à 12, by Giovanni Gabrieli
Music for the preparation of the gifts: Jubilate Deo, by Giovanni Gabrieli
Communio: Introibo ad altare (Mode VIII)
Music for the Communion procession: Strengthen for service, by Richard Proulx
Final hymn: Now thank we all our God (Nun danket alle Gott)
Postlude: Première Symphonie, Op. 14.: vi. Final, by Louis Vierne
January 29, 2006 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Bishop Niederauer's farewell Mass for the Hispanic community
Bishop George Niederauer, presider
Music used at the Spanish Mass
Himno procesional: Qué bueno es mi Señor
Himno de Comunión: Pescador de hombres
Otras cosas: Música de mariachi y otras cosas
Christmas Mass at Midnight
December 25, 2005
Solemnity of Christmas (Mass at Midnight), year B
Bishop George H. Niederauer, presider
Interview with Bishop George Niederauer
on the occasion of his appointment as Archbishop of San Francisco
December 18, 2005
Bishop's office, the Pastoral Center
Bishop George H. Niederauer, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Salt Lake City and Archbishop-designate of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of San Francisco
Diocesan Celebration
of Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 10, 2005
Presented by the Office of Hispanic Ministry
Juan Diego Catholic High School
Bishop George H. Niederauer, presider
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