Nazareth Academy Dancers prepare the worship

space before the start of the

Chrism Mass.

Bishop Matthew H. Clark giving the homily

and

liturgy of the Eucharist during the Chrism Mass.

The Bishop and priests on the altar stand before the Gospel reading.

Deacons hold their hands aloft for the Lord's Prayer.

The Bishop presides over the blessing of oils that will be used throughout the year.

Oils already blessed by the Bishop wait to be picked up in the Sacred Heart Cathedral meeting hall.