Chrism Mass: A Holy Week Tradition Explained

Chrism Mass: A Holy Week Tradition Explained

PROSPECT HEIGHTS — In a tradition that is a familiar part of Holy Week, hundreds of Diocese of Brooklyn priests will gather with Bishop Robert Brennan at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Prospect Heights for the annual Chrism Mass on April 15. During the Mass, scheduled for 4 p.m., Bishop Brennan will consecrate the chrism oil and bless the other sacred oils that are used in diocesan churches throughout the year for baptisms, confirmations, ano…

Leader comment: Maimed rite

TODAY, Maundy Thursday, the majority of licensed clergy and a good number of the laity will make their way to their cathedrals for the chrism eucharist. There is a degree of local variation in the timing (even the day) of the service, but, however...

Archbishop Fabre encourages crowd to renew wonder, increase trust during annual Chrism Mass - The Record Newspaper

Dozens of clergy processed into the Cathedral of the Assumption on April 15 for the annual Chrism Mass. Representatives of archdiocesan parishes — including priests, deacons, consecrated religious and laity — gathered for the special liturgy to witness the consecration of the sacred chrism, the blessing of the oil of the sick and the oil of catechumens and the renewal of priestly promises. (Record Photo by Olivia Castlen)Deacon Dean Sears of St.…

Chrism oil blessing turns ordinary into extraordinary

St. Joseph Cathedral filled with priests and catechumens and elect and deacons and religious sisters and others who wanted to witness and participate in the blessing of the sacred oils that will be used for healing, baptism and consecration. The annual Chrism Mass on April 15, brought a sense of unity and renewal for the Diocese of Buffalo. Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Sound Hub · April 16, 2025 – Diocese of Buffalo celebrates annual Chrism Mass …

Bishop Koenig, brother priests celebrate 2025 Chrism Mass at Church of the Holy Cross in the Diocese of Wilmington - Photo gallery - The Dialog

Almost all of the priests in the Diocese of Wilmington joined Bishop William E. Koenig and Bishop Emeritus W. Francis Malooly for the annual Chrism Mass April 15 at Church of the Holy Cross. The Christian liturgy has adopted the Old Testament usage of anointing kings, priests and prophets with consecratory oil because they prefigured Christ, whose name means “the anointed by the Lord.” Similarly, the Chrism is a sign that Christians, incorporate…