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The General Chapter opened liturgically with Vespers, during which the skull of St Dominic was moved from a temporary reliquary into the newly-restored fourteenth century reliquary in which it is now to rest. Mass followed, celebrated by P. Mazzoleni, the prior of Bologne, and after Mass, the Prefect of Bologna addressed the assembled capitulars in Latin. Also present was the Prime Minister of Italy, Romano Prodi! The skull was then processed around the church, coming finally into the chapel of St Dominic. Don't forget, the images will expand if you click on them.

	St Dominic's skull is brought in in the old reliquary by the deacons, and set on the altar.
All the while, we were led in prayer by the singers of the liturgy group.
	The skull is removed from the old reliquary, and is placed on the altar to await its being put into its new resting place.
P. Mazzoleni places the skull into the new reliquary...
	... the top is replaced ...
... and it is sealed in place.
	P. Mazzoleni preaches.
The papers are signed to certify that all has been done correctly. Here we see Timothy Radcliffe, the Master General, signing.
	Mass begins with a procession of all the brothers present into church.
Fr. Timothy and P. Mazzoleni reverence the altar.
	Many people attended this special celebration.
At the end, the Prefect of Bologna addressed those gathered for the Chapter in Latin.
	Then the skull was processed around the church...
... into the chapel of St Dominic ...
	... followed by the people, including several dignitaries. Here is the Comandante de Carabinieri (the head of the police in Bologna).
and placed in the chapel, where anthems to St Dominic and the Blessed Virgin Mary were sung.

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