Schedule of Events
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Schedule of Events

The following itinerary details the schedule of events surrounding Bishop-elect Conley’s May 30 ordination. Most events are open to the public, though early arrival is always recommended due to limited seating.

Please note, however, that due to limited seating, the ordination ceremony itself is classified as "By Invitation Only." Please be sure to visit this Web site following the ceremony for full video coverage and audio recording of the liturgy.

For more information, please contact the Archdiocese of Denver's Office of Communications at (303) 715-3123 or email info@archden.org

Thursday, May 29, 2008

7:00 p.m.
Solemn Vespers Service (Sung evening prayer)
Seating: A certain number of reserved seats will be allocated to Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, Abbots, Priests, Religious & Deacons and their wives, as well as to Bishop-elect Conley's immediate family. Open seating for all other members of the faithful will begin at 5:30 p.m. on a first come, first serve basis. Early arrival is strongly recommended.

  

Location:
Christ the King Parish
830 Elm St.
Denver, CO, 80220
(click here for map)

9:00 p.m.
Eucharistic Adoration
Seating: All interested parties are welcome and invited to join together in prayer for Bishop-elect Conley, his approaching ordination, Archbishop Chaput, and the entire Archdiocese of Denver. The chapel comfortably seats approximately 200 people; standing room will also be available.

 

Location:
St. John Vianney Seminary's Christ the King Chapel
John Paul II Center
1300 S. Steele St.
Denver, CO, 80210
(click here for map)

Description: Various entities from throughout the Archdiocese of Denver will assist in leading prayerful reflections before the Blessed Sacrament. Eucharistic Adoration will conclude at midnight with solemn benediction.
Friday, May 30, 2008

1:30 p.m.
Ordination of Bishop-elect Conley (NOTE: This event is "By Invitation Only")
Seating: Due to limited seating in the Cathedral, we regret that this ceremony will remain "by invitation only." The Office of Communications invites you to visit their Web site at www.archden.org following the ceremony for coverage of the event.

  

Location:
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
1530 Logan St.
Denver, CO 80203
(click here for map )
Sunday, June 1, 2008

10:30 a.m.
Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated by Bishop Conley
Seating: The general public is invited to attend this event. However, due to limited seating in the Cathedral, early arrival is strongly recommended. The Office of Communications invites you to visit their Web site at www.archden.org following the ceremony for coverage of the event.

  

Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
1530 Logan St.
Denver, CO 80203
(click here for map)

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Public Reception following Mass
This public reception will directly follow Bishop-elect Conley's Mass of Thanksgiving. The reception center is located just two blocks west of the Cathedral, and therefore within walking distance for those coming from the cathedral.

  

Knights of Columbus Hall
1555 Grant St.
Denver, CO 80203
(click here for map)