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Chrism Mass
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025The Chrism Mass is anticipated on this day. The Chrism Mass, which the bishop celebrates with his presbyterate, and at which the oils are blessed, manifests the communion of the priests with their bishop. For at this Mass priests gather and concelebrate, coming from the different parts of the diocese, as witnesses at the consecration of the Chrism and as fellow workers of their bishop in whose sacred ministry for the building up, sanctification, and government of the people of God they participate. Thus is manifest in a clear way the unity of the priesthood and the sacrifice of Christ living on in the Church.
This year's celebration takes place in Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral. The faithful are invited to take part and receive the Eucharist at this Mass.
The newly blessed Oils are to be borne with honor to the parish churches. The old Oils should be burned or poured into the Blessed Sacrament Lamp.
The reception of the sacred Oils at the various parishes may take place before the Mass of the Lord’s Supper or at another suitable moment. The faithful should, however, be instructed on the use of the sacred Oils and their efficaciousness in the Christian life.
