On the feast of the Holy Rosary, October 7, 2017, over twenty candidates received the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Anthony of Padua Oratory in West Orange, New Jersey. These young men and women prepared to receive the Sacrament under the direction and guidance of the Oratory Rector, Canon Brian Bovee, and with the help of Abbe Francis Bennell, clerical oblate.

The Sacrament was administered by  His Excellency, the Most Reverend John W. Flesey, STD, Auxiliary Bishop in the Archdiocese of Newark. Following the Rite of Confirmation, Bishop Flesey celebrated Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. A festive reception was then held in honor of Bishop Flesey.