Holy oils reflect the ‘gentle and powerful’ love of God, Archbishop says at Chrism Mass - The Catholic Leader

Priests and Lay Faithful Express Their Unity with the Archbishop During Chrism Mass at Old Goa

Old Goa: The annual Chrism Mass of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman was celebrated by Archbishop Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao, Auxiliary Bishop Simiao Fernandes, Bishop Emeritus of Port Blair Alex Dias, Vicar General Jose Remedious Fernandes, and priest representatives from across the Archdiocese, at Se Cathedral Church, Old Goa at 10 am on 10th April 2025. The main objective of the Chrism Mass is… Source

Holy oils reflect the ‘gentle and powerful’ love of God, Archbishop says at Chrism Mass - The Catholic Leader

THE oil of the olive tree was both an ordinary household item and yet an extraordinary gift from Heaven, Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge said at Chrism Mass last night. He said olive oil might be divine in origin but it was “intensely human” in its use. The marriage of the extraordinary and the ordinary was […] The post Holy oils reflect the ‘gentle and powerful’ love of God, Archbishop says at Chrism Mass appeared first on The Catholic Leade…

Behind the scenes: Office of Worship prepares for Chrism Mass - The Record Newspaper

Archdiocesan staff filled glass bottles with olive oil on April 8 in preparation for the annual Chrism Mass. The Mass, which will be held at the Cathedral of the Assumption on April 15, includes the consecration of the sacred chrism, as well as the blessing of the oil of the sick and the oil of catechumens. Each of these sacramental oils begins as simple olive oil. (Record Photo by Olivia Castlen) During Lent, the Office of Worship can look a li…

Chrism Mass 16th April 2025 - Diocese of Cloyne

In this Jubilee of Hope, you are invited to the Chrism Mass - an essential liturgy in the life of the diocese The bishop will bless the Oil of Catechumens and the Oil of the Sick, and consecrate the Sacred Chrism. These oils will be used in the sacraments throughout the coming year The priests of the diocese will renew their priestly promises—a public act of commitment at the heart of Holy Week. It is a moment of visible unity between the bishop…