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Only in Print: 19 Students Receive Holy Spirit Through Rite of Confirmation

Auxiliary Bishop James Massa conducts the rite of confirmation for Josef Metzger at American Martyrs Church, Bayside, on May 16. (Photo: Bill Miller)

BAYSIDE — Nineteen high school students from across the Diocese of Brooklyn assembled Sunday, May 16, to receive God’s greatest gift through the sacrament of confirmation.

They received the Holy Spirit and his extraordinary gifts during the annual celebration of confirmation for high school students…


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