Easter Vigil Illuminates Faith Journeys of 1,288 New Catholics

Easter Vigil Illuminates Faith Journeys of 1,288 New Catholics

Israel Rosario receives the rite of confirmation from Bishop Robert Brennan during the East Vigil, April 4, at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph. (Photo: Jessica Easthope) PROSPECT HEIGHTS — Israel Rosario was baptized as a child, but at age 7, his grandmother passed, and his family stopped going to church. “After that, I was in a long period of absence,” he said. That changed Saturday, April 4 during the Easter Vigil at the Co-Cathedral of St. Jos…