Chrism Mass
Wed, Mar. 28, 2018 7:30pm — 10:00pm
Chrism Mass at Woolongong
Invitation to the Chrism Mass ~ Wed. 28 Mar. 7:30 PM
Each year during Holy Week the Chrism Mass is celebrated at St Francis Xavier Cathedral in Wollongong. This offering of Holy Mass is one of the most solemn and significant liturgies of our Church. During Mass, the Priests of the Diocese renew their commitment to priestly service; Bishop Brian blesses the Oil of Catechumens (for Baptism) and the Oil of the Infirmorum (for Anointing of the Sick) and Consecrates the Oil of Chrism (for Baptism, Confirmation, and Sacred Orders, as well as for the consecration of altars). The oils are then distributed to clergy to be used during the year with their local communities. Everyone is warmly invited to join Bishop Brian and our clergy to celebrate this significant event in the life of the Diocese.