ASHEVILLE — Father Roger K. Arnsparger was officially installed as pastor of St. Lawrence Basilica Oct. 6 during Mass celebrated by Bishop Peter J. Jugis.
During the installation rite at the beginning of Mass, the pastor’s letter of appointment was read aloud, describing in detail his responsibility to teach, sanctify and govern the parish.
Bishop Jugis and the congregation witnessed Father Arnsparger make his profession of faith, renew his oath of fidelity to the Church, and sign the official Church documents of his new office.
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