Oils Blessed at Chrism Mass

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During the Chrism Mass, celebrated March 24 at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, Bishop Oscar A. Solis blessed the holy oils that will be used in the celebration of the sacraments throughout the diocese in the coming year. Shown is the bishop breathing on the Chrism oil as part of the consecration ritual. In his introductory remarks, speaking in both English and Spanish, the bishop said, “As we celebrate the Eucharist tonight, we deepen the priesthood of Christ, which is continued through his church – in the common priesthood of the baptized faithful and, in a special way, the ministerial priesthood of bishops and priests.” View the Mass, which was livestreamed, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk94RoW5tzk.