Especially in a Jubilee Year, but also every day, priests are called to continual conversion so that they can authentically preach the good news of hope, Pope Francis wrote in the homily he prepared for the Holy Thursday chrism Mass.
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Bishop Brennan Blesses the Oils at Chrism Mass
The chrism Mass, which takes place during Holy Week and is centered on a bishop consecrating the chrism oil, is also a joyful occasion for priests of the Diocese of Brooklyn, many of whom said they relished the chance to renew the vows they took at ordination.
Bishop Brennan to Bless Sacred Oils, Speak to Priests at Chrism Mass
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.
Sacred Oils to Be Blessed, and Priests’ Vows Will Be Renewed, at Chrism Mass
The sacred oils that priests in the Diocese of Brooklyn use to administer sacraments will be blessed by Bishop Robert Brennan at a Holy Week Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Prospect Heights on Tuesday, March 26.
At Chrism Mass, Bishop Brennan Urges Priests to Get Even Closer to Jesus
Bishop Robert Brennan delivered a strong message of faith to hundreds of priests at the annual chrism Mass on Tuesday, April 4, calling on the assembled clergy to become even closer to Jesus Christ than they are now and to urge all Catholics to do the same.
Chrism Mass To Be Held Tonight at Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph
The chrism Mass — one of the most solemn services of the liturgical calendar — is expected to bring Catholic clergy, laity, and other faithful to the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph Tuesday night.
Pope at Chrism Mass: ‘Grace of Priesthood Is Given for Service’
In the life of every Christian, but especially of priests, God’s love and forgiveness are the greatest rewards, and any attempt to seek one’s own glory plays into the hands of the devil, Pope Francis said.
Oils Blessed, Clergy Renew Vows at Chrism Mass
For the first time since the start of the pandemic in 2020, the annual Chrism Mass drew a full congregation Tuesday of priests, deacons, nuns, seminarians, and laity. With no COVID restrictions, the Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph was Bishop Brennan’s first time to celebrate the annual event in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Solemn Chrism Mass Slated for Tonight at Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph
The Chrism Mass, one of the most solemn services of the liturgical calendar, is tonight at 7:30 p.m. It is expected to bring more than 650 Catholic clergy, laity, and other faithful tonight to the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Throughout the Diocese: Holy Week Day By Day
Photos from 2021 Holy Week celebrations and services that took place in the Diocese of Brooklyn.