The Immaculata will be consecrated on Wednesday, May 3rd
by His Excellency Bishop Fellay
Welcome to the Immaculata Dedication Ceremony!
After years of anticipation, the time has finally arrived!
All are invited to attend the dedication and consecration of The Immaculata. Since the ceremony will begin outdoors at the front plaza of the church, assigned seating is necessary for each attendee at the consecration so that the 3000+ faithful entering as a unit may swiftly and efficiently locate their seat. Seating spaces will include the main level nave and transepts, the cry room, the choir loft and the parish hall in the basement (where the ceremony will be livestreamed).
The ceremony will be livestreamed on Wednesday, May 3rd at 9:00am CST.
Directly following the ceremony, a picnic lunch will be served to which all are invited (even if unable to attend the ceremony).
An “open house” will follow the ceremony from approximately 2:00-5:00pm. All are invited!
Remember, a plenary indulgence is obtainable by visiting the church on the day of its dedication.
Full schedule of events for the Dedication
To learn more about the general liturgy of a church consecration ceremony, click here.
If you would like to reserve a seat at the Immaculata consecration ceremony or expand your existing reservation, CLICK HERE
Click on “Get Tickets”
Promo codes are not needed to reserve your seat; simply click on the seat map.
(Be aware that the system will pre-select a seat for you. If you want different seats from those pre-selected, just deselect and choose your preferred location by clicking “Buy on Map”.)
NOTE: there are multiple locations of open seats available.
Please review and identify your seat section(s) on the map (above) by referring to your ticket confirmation. Each person should bring a printed copy or screenshot of their seat confirmation the day of the ceremony.
All those seated in the main or upper levels of the church (sections 1-24) will enter through the front doors. Those seated in the lower level (sections 26-31) will enter through the transept (side) doors.
THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
TUESDAY, MAY 2 – Vigil of the Dedication
6:00pm – Ceremony of sealing of the relics followed by Matins of the Martyrs (in the SMAC auditorium)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 – Day of the Dedication
9:00am – Dedication ceremony and pontifical Mass (4.5 hours)
The four parts of the ceremony include:
Lustration and dedication of the building
Procession of the relics
Consecration of the church and its altars
First Mass on the newly consecrated altar
Immediately following the ceremony will be an open house for faithful to (respectfully and silently) walk through The Immaculata, view the details up close and pray at the side chapels.
All are welcome to a picnic style lunch served in an outdoor tent.
5:00pm – I Vespers of Dedication of a church (in The Immaculata)
THURSDAY, MAY 4
Beginning of the regular Mass schedule at The Immaculata:
Week-Day Mass Schedule:
5:45am – Low Mass
7:15am – Low Mass
11:15am – Low Mass
Saturday Mass Schedule:
5:45am – Low Mass
7:15am – Low Mass
9:00am – Low Mass
Sunday Mass Schedule:
6:30am – Low Mass
8:30am – Sung Mass
11:00am – Low Mass
6:30pm – Low Mass
In addition to the new normal schedule at The Immaculata, we will also have on Thursday:
8:30am – Solemn High Mass offered by Fr. Rutledge for all out-of-town benefactors and guests, and for families and friends who were unable to attend the consecration ceremony.
5:00pm – II Vespers of Dedication and benediction
Questions? Call: (785) 437-2471 extension 450 | Email: immaculata-info@anewimmaculata.org
As Fr. Rutledge explains in his video announcement, this mid-week date was selected during the month specially dedicated to Our Lady in order that many priests and religious may attend the ceremony without impacting their Sunday Mass priory and mission duties.