Bishop Mark W. O'Connell is shown after he is installed as the 11th Bishop of Albany at St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park on Friday, December 5, 2025. (Patrick Dodson photo) (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Mark W. O'Connell shares a laugh with priests and deacons before his Installation Mass at St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park on Friday, December 5, 2025. (Patrick Dodson photo) (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Mark W. O'Connell processes into St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park on Friday, December 5, 2025, before his Installation Mass. (Patrick Dodson photo) (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Mark W. O'Connell processes into St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park on Friday, December 5, 2025, before his Installation Mass. (Patrick Dodson photo) (Patrick Dodson)
Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, reads the Apostolic Mandate from Pope Leo XIV, naming Bishop Mark W. O'Connell as the 11th Bishop of Albany. (Patrick Dodson photo) (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Mark W. O'Connell (r.) shakes hands with Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, after he read the Apostolic Mandate. (Patrick Dodson photo) (Patrick Dodson)
The Installation of Bishop Mark O'Connell was held by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany at St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park on Friday, December 5, 2025. (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Mark O'Connell shows the Apostolic Mandate to the faithful after he is installed as the 11th Bishop of Albany (Patrick Dodson photo) (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Mark W. O'Connell shakes hands with Deacon Paul LeBlanc after he is seated in the cathedra (Bishop's Chair) and given his crozier. (Patrick Dodson photo) (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Mark O'Connell greets the faithful after his Installation Mass at St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park on Friday, December 5, 2025. (Patrick Dodson photo) (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Mark W. O'Connell shares a laugh with priests and deacons before his Installation Mass at St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park on Friday, December 5, 2025. (Patrick Dodson photo) (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Mark O'Connell shows the Apostolic Mandate to the faithful after he is installed as the 11th Bishop of Albany (Patrick Dodson photo) (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Mark O'Connell shows the Apostolic Mandate to the faithful after he is installed as the 11th Bishop of Albany (Patrick Dodson photo) (Patrick Dodson)
The Installation Mass of Bishop Mark O'Connell was held bat St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park on Friday, December 5, 2025. (Patrick Dodson photo) (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, the 10th Bishop of Albany, is recognized during the Installation Mass of Bishop Mark W. O'Connell. (Patrick Dodson photo) (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Mark W. O'Connell processes into St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park on Friday, December 5, 2025, before his Installation Mass. (Patrick Dodson photo) (Patrick Dodson)
Priests dip the fingers into holy water before the Installation Mass of Bishop Mark O'Connell at St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park on Friday, December 5, 2025. (Patrick Dodson photo) (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Mark W. O'Connell shares a laugh with priests and deacons before his Installation Mass at St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park on Friday, December 5, 2025. (Patrick Dodson photo) (Patrick Dodson)
Priests, deacons and bishop get vested before the Installation of Bishop Mark O'Connell at St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park on Friday, December 5, 2025. (Patrick Dodson photo) (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Mark W. O'Connell shares a laugh with priests and deacons before his Installation Mass at St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park on Friday, December 5, 2025. (Patrick Dodson photo) (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Mark O'Connell shows off the Apostolic Mandate naming him the 11th Bishop of Albany during his Installation Mass on Dec. 5. (Dino Petrocelli photos for The Evangelist) (dino petrocelli.camera 2 152021005044)
Bishop Mark O'Connell is vested prior to his Installation Mass. (Dino Petrocelli photo for The Evangelist) (dino petrocelli.camera 2 152021005044)
After brunch at the Desmond Hotel in Albany, Bishop Mark O'Connell takes a photo with his brothers, Tom (at r.) and John Marion, and sister, Mary Margaret. (Dino Petrocelli photo for The Evangelist) (dino petrocelli.camera 1 152021005042)
The Installation Mass of Bishop Mark O'Connell was held bat St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park on Friday, December 5, 2025. (Patrick Dodson photo) (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Mark O'Connell closes his eyes in a prayerful moment of reflection during the Installation Mass. (Dino Petrocelli photo for The Evangelist) (dino petrocelli.camera 2 152021005044)
Bishop Mark O'Connell meets with the faithful in a heated tent after his Installation Mass. (Dino Petrocelli photos for The Evangelist) (dino petrocelli.camera 1 152021005042)
Bishop Mark O'Connell processes into St. Edward the Confessor Church during his Installation Mass. (Dino Petrocelli photos for The Evangelist) (dino petrocelli.camera 1 152021005042)
Bishop Mark O'Connell is shown during his homily at St. Edward the Confessor Church during his Installation Mass. (Dino Petrocelli photos for The Evangelist) (dino petrocelli.camera 2 152021005044)
A joyful Bishop Mark O'Connell leaves the church after his Installation Mass on Dec. 5. (Dino Petrocelli photo for The Evangelist) (dino petrocelli.camera 1 152021005042)
Bishop Mark O'Connell is shown during the Consecration of the Eucharist during his Installation Mass on Dec. 5. (Dino Petrocelli photo for The Evangelist) (dino petrocelli.camera 2 152021005044)
Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, hands Bishop Mark O'Connell the Apostolic Mandate, which names him the 11th Bishop of Albany. (Dino Petrocelli photo for The Evangelist) (dino petrocelli.camera 2 152021005044)
St. Edward the Confessor Church was a din of activity - priests and bishops getting vested, old friendships were renewed, and there were lots of hugs and lots of work still to be done - prior to Bishop Mark O'Connell's Installation Mass. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
St. Edward the Confessor Church was a din of activity - priests and bishops getting vested, old friendships were renewed, and there were lots of hugs and lots of work still to be done - prior to Bishop Mark O'Connell's Installation Mass. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
St. Edward the Confessor Church was a din of activity - priests and bishops getting vested, old friendships were renewed, and there were lots of hugs and lots of work still to be done - prior to Bishop Mark O'Connell's Installation Mass. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
St. Edward the Confessor Church was a din of activity - priests and bishops getting vested, old friendships were renewed, and there were lots of hugs and lots of work still to be done - prior to Bishop Mark O'Connell's Installation Mass. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
The Installation of Bishop Mark O'Connell was held by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany at St. Edward the Confessor in Clifton Park on Friday, December 5, 2025. (Patrick Dodson)
St. Edward the Confessor Church was a din of activity - priests and bishops getting vested, old friendships were renewed, and there were lots of hugs and lots of work still to be done - prior to Bishop Mark O'Connell's Installation Mass. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
St. Edward the Confessor Church was a din of activity - priests and bishops getting vested, old friendships were renewed, and there were lots of hugs and lots of work still to be done - prior to Bishop Mark O'Connell's Installation Mass. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
St. Edward the Confessor Church was a din of activity - priests and bishops getting vested, old friendships were renewed, and there were lots of hugs and lots of work still to be done - prior to Bishop Mark O'Connell's Installation Mass. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
St. Edward the Confessor Church was a din of activity - priests and bishops getting vested, old friendships were renewed, and there were lots of hugs and lots of work still to be done - prior to Bishop Mark O'Connell's Installation Mass. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
St. Edward the Confessor Church was a din of activity - priests and bishops getting vested, old friendships were renewed, and there were lots of hugs and lots of work still to be done - prior to Bishop Mark O'Connell's Installation Mass. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
St. Edward the Confessor Church was a din of activity - priests and bishops getting vested, old friendships were renewed, and there were lots of hugs and lots of work still to be done - prior to Bishop Mark O'Connell's Installation Mass. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
St. Edward the Confessor Church was a din of activity - priests and bishops getting vested, old friendships were renewed, and there were lots of hugs and lots of work still to be done - prior to Bishop Mark O'Connell's Installation Mass. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
St. Edward the Confessor Church was a din of activity - priests and bishops getting vested, old friendships were renewed, and there were lots of hugs and lots of work still to be done - prior to Bishop Mark O'Connell's Installation Mass. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
St. Edward the Confessor Church was a din of activity - priests and bishops getting vested, old friendships were renewed, and there were lots of hugs and lots of work still to be done - prior to Bishop Mark O'Connell's Installation Mass. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
St. Edward the Confessor Church was a din of activity - priests and bishops getting vested, old friendships were renewed, and there were lots of hugs and lots of work still to be done - prior to Bishop Mark O'Connell's Installation Mass. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
Civic leaders, honored guests, ecumenical leaders, deacons, priests, bishops and cardinals process into St. Edward the Confessor Church during Bishop Mark O'Connell's Installation Mass on Dec. 5. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
Civic leaders, honored guests, ecumenical leaders, deacons, priests, bishops and cardinals process into St. Edward the Confessor Church during Bishop Mark O'Connell's Installation Mass on Dec. 5. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
Civic leaders, honored guests, ecumenical leaders, deacons, priests, bishops and cardinals process into St. Edward the Confessor Church during Bishop Mark O'Connell's Installation Mass on Dec. 5. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
Civic leaders, honored guests, ecumenical leaders, deacons, priests, bishops and cardinals process into St. Edward the Confessor Church during Bishop Mark O'Connell's Installation Mass on Dec. 5. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
Civic leaders, honored guests, ecumenical leaders, deacons, priests, bishops and cardinals process into St. Edward the Confessor Church during Bishop Mark O'Connell's Installation Mass on Dec. 5. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
Civic leaders, honored guests, ecumenical leaders, deacons, priests, bishops and cardinals process into St. Edward the Confessor Church during Bishop Mark O'Connell's Installation Mass on Dec. 5. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
Civic leaders, honored guests, ecumenical leaders, deacons, priests, bishops and cardinals process into St. Edward the Confessor Church during Bishop Mark O'Connell's Installation Mass on Dec. 5. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
Civic leaders, honored guests, ecumenical leaders, deacons, priests, bishops and cardinals process into St. Edward the Confessor Church during Bishop Mark O'Connell's Installation Mass on Dec. 5. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Mark O'Connell, cardinals, other bishops and priests are seen during the Installation Mass. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Mark O'Connell shakes hands with priests, bishops and ecumenical leaders after he is installed as the 11th Bishop of Albany. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Mark O'Connell shakes hands with priests, bishops and ecumenical leaders after he is installed as the 11th Bishop of Albany. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Mark O'Connell shakes hands with priests, bishops and ecumenical leaders after he is installed as the 11th Bishop of Albany. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
The faithful are seen during the Installation Mass. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
Deacon Gary Riggi reads the Gospel. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
The choir is seen during the Installation Mass. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Mark O'Connell receives the Gifts from the McMaster family. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
The Consecration of the Eucharist during the Installation Mass. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Mark O'Connell leaves the worship space at St. Edward the Confessor Church after his Installation Mass on Dec. 5. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Mark O'Connell meet with the faithful in a heated tent after his Installation Mass on Dec. 5. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Mark O'Connell meet with the faithful in a heated tent after his Installation Mass on Dec. 5. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Mark O'Connell meet with the faithful in a heated tent after his Installation Mass on Dec. 5. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Mark O'Connell meet with the faithful in a heated tent after his Installation Mass on Dec. 5. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
Bishop Mark O'Connell meet with the faithful in a heated tent after his Installation Mass on Dec. 5. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
St. Edward the Confessor Church was a din of activity - priests and bishops getting vested, old friendships were renewed, and there were lots of hugs and lots of work still to be done - prior to Bishop Mark O'Connell's Installation Mass. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
St. Edward the Confessor Church was a din of activity - priests and bishops getting vested, old friendships were renewed, and there were lots of hugs and lots of work still to be done - prior to Bishop Mark O'Connell's Installation Mass. (Patrick Dodson photo for The Evangelist) (Patrick Dodson)
