Many Catholics go their whole lives long without ever once witnessing a Chrism Mass, the yearly Mass at which bishop blesses the holy oils to be used during the year, and the priests of his diocese ...

Pope Leo XIV celebrated a chrism Mass at the Vatican on April 2, his first as pope after being elected as supreme pontiff in May 2025. The Mass included the traditional blessing of the holy oils that ...

Traditionally, the Chrism Mass is said on the morning of Holy Thursday, the same day as the commemoration of the Last Supper, given its strong emphasis on the presbyterate. In Rome, the Chrism Mass is ...

The Diocese of Fall River is inviting its members to attend the annual Chrism Mass at 4 p.m. March 31 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, according to a community announcement. Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha and ...

Before leading their congregations through Holy Week, scores of Arkansas clergy members paused to renew their ordination promises and to worship with others who have made similar sacred commitments.