Photos: Bishop Andrew Cozzens’ ordination Mass

Bishop Andrew Cozzens has a brief prayerful moment before the start of his episcopal ordination Mass Dec. 9 at the Cathedral of St. Paul. Waiting in line with him for the processional are Father Thomas Margevicius, second from left, who assisted Bishop Cozzens during the Mass, and Bishop Peter Christensen of the Diocese of Superior, Wis. Pope Francis appointed Bishop Cozzens as an auxiliary bishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis on Oct. 11. (Photos by Dave Hrbacek)

Archbishop John Nienstedt delivers his homily during the ordination Mass. The archbishop was the principal celebrant of the Mass, and Archbishop Emeritus Harry Flynn and Bishop Paul Sirba of Duluth served as co-consecrators.

Bishop Cozzens lies prostrate during the Litany of Supplication.

Archbishop Nienstedt lays hands on Bishop Cozzens.

All bishops present join in the prayer of ordination.

After receiving his crosier and miter, Bishop Cozzens is applauded by the congregation, including Deacon Joseph Michalak, right.

Applauding the newly ordained Bishop Cozzens are his parents, Jack, right, and Judy Cozzens and other family members.

Bishop Cozzens walks the aisles of the Cathedral to give his Episcopal Blessing to the congregation.