At Chrism Mass, Archbishop Fabre calls on the faithful to pour themselves out in service to God
byThe Chrism Mass, celebrated each year on Tuesday of Holy Week, is “no ordinary liturgy,” said Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre at the mid-morning Mass…
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People of God invited to attend archdiocesan-wide Chrism Mass the morning of March 31
byThe annual Chrism Mass — celebrated in dioceses around the world during Holy Week — is a “celebration of abundance and beauty,” said Dr….
Let ‘tears of repentance’ flow, pope tells priests at chrism Mass
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Just before some 1,500 priests, bishops and cardinals renewed their priestly promises, Pope Francis asked them to…
Between Amens — No barrier can hold back the grace of God
byLet me tell you about my smelly Upper Room. You see, after the Chrism Mass, my office normally goes about the immediate task of…
Faithful, priests called to renewal at Chrism Mass
byBy Marnie McAllister, Record Assistant Editor The sacred Chrism and other oils used for anointing throughout the liturgical year were consecrated and blessed during an…
Archbishop, presbyterate celebrate Chrism Mass
byBy MARNIE McALLISTER Record Assistant Editor Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz gave thanks during the Chrism Mass — celebrated April 3 at the Cathedral of…