The second annual diocesan Gold Mass for Musicians was held on Friday, Nov. 17 at Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral on the feast of St. Elizabeth of Hungary.
Singers and directors from diocesan parishes and the cathedral participated in Mass celebrated by Bishop Earl Fernandes.
Dr. Richard Fitzgerald, director of music for the diocese and also the director of music and principal organist at the cathedral, directed the choir at the Gold Mass. Fitzgerald led the singers, who remained in the pews during the liturgy.
Among the singers in the choir was Dawn Beckman, a member of the cathedral schola and a cantor for Masses and liturgical events there.
The first Gold Mass was offered last year to bring together diocesan musicians to celebrate sacred music in the church and to share in their ministry that enhances the liturgy. A light reception for the participants was held after the Gold Mass, which was open to anyone.