You are invited to the Chrism Mass!

The annual Chrism Mass is set for Tuesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence.

Celebrant
Most Rev. Richard G. Henning, S.T.D.
Bishop of Providence 

Homilist
Bishop-Elect James T. Ruggieri
Pastor, St. Patrick and St. Michael the Archangel parishes, Providence
Bishop-Elect of Portland (Maine)

During this Mass, Most Rev. Richard G. Henning, S.T.D., Bishop of Providence, will celebrate and be joined by dozens of concelebrating priests and many deacons from across the diocese. At this Mass, the priests of the diocese renew their priestly promises and the Bishop consecrates and blesses holy oils used in the sacramental rites of the church for the coming year. 

At this Holy Mass holy chrism (sacrum chrisma) is consecrated, a fragranced oil that only a bishop can consecrate and which is used during baptisms, confirmations and the ordinations of priests and bishops. Chrism is also used during the dedication and consecration of churches and altars.

The other oils to be blessed at the Mass are the oil of catechumens (oleum catechumenorum or oleum sanctorum), which is used for infant baptisms and in some of the preparatory rites for catechumens as they prepare for baptism and initiation into the Catholic Church, and the oil of the sick (oleum infirmorum), used in the sacrament of the anointing of the sick.

Can't join us in the Cathedral? View the live stream on the diocesan YouTube channel -  https://provd.io/live

Learn more about the Chrism Mass

• 'You are invited!' with Sister Elizabeth Castro, H.M.S.P.
• Msgr. Mancini explains the Holy Oils of the Chrism Mass
• Msgr. Mancini shares, 'Priestly Promises made at the Chrism Mass'

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