Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM, diocesan administrator for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, announced today that in the face of COVID-19, drastic changes have been made to the installation ceremony of Archbishop-Elect Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv.
A private installation will be held on May 6 at 12:30 p.m. Solemn Vespers will also be held privately on May 5 at 7 p.m. Both events will be attended by a minimal number of people and will be available on livestream .
The Archdiocese plans to have a large celebration with the faithful once the pandemic subsides.
Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM issued the following statement:
“Even as we continue to rejoice in the Holy Father’s appointment of The Most Reverend Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., as the seventh Archbishop of Atlanta, we do so cognizant of how the church and the world have so radically changed since the day of that joyful announcement.
Recognizing that the people of God of the archdiocese have been without a shepherd for a year, Archbishop-designate Hartmayer has humbly asked that his Mass of Installation commence as scheduled at 12:30 p.m. on May 6, but that it be held privately so that he may begin his service here without delay. A private vespers service will be held at 7 p.m. on May 5. Both events will be livestreamed. We will send a livestream link closer to the date of the installation.
A joy-filled public celebration of his installation will be held at an appropriate time. We will release details at a later date.”
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