Celebrating the Resurrection at the Easter Vigil

Bishop Burbidge baptizes a new Catholic. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

Bishop Burbidge blesses the crowds with holy water. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

Flames from a bonfire light the night as Bishop Burbidge prepares to light the paschal candle symbolizing the light of Christ. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

The congregation sings as the altar servers and priests process into the cathedral. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

The congregation sings as the altar servers and priests process into the cathedral. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

People in the congregation hold their candles after the lights are turned back on inside the cathedral. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

A girl holds her candle during the Vigil Mass at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

Bishop Burbidge confirms a new Catholic during the Easter Vigil Mass. JOE CASHWELL | FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD