Praise to you, Lord our God, Our Eternal Shepherd and Guide, Who has chosen your servant, John J. McDermott, as the 11th Bishop of the Diocese of Burlington. As he prepares to take up his role as our pastor and teacher, May your Holy Spirit fill his heart With wisdom and strength, Gentleness and compassion, So that he may always walk in your ways And be a true-shepherd after Your own Heart. As Bishop-Elect McDermott prepares To assume this role for our Diocese, Help us to welcome him with joy, And be attentive to his guidance, So that he may lead us in being Christ’s heart of mercy, voice of hope, And hands of justice, So that we together may build up your Holy Church. We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen