Brentwood Diocese Mass of Chrism

17 April 2019

The Mass of Chrism is an annual Diocesan Mass when the three oils are blessed, the Oil for the Sick, the Oil of Catachumens and the Oil of Chrism.

These oils are then distributed after Mass to representatives of the individual parishes for use locally throughout the coming year.

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The Procession forming up & entering the Cathedral

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Dean of the Cathedral – Fr Martin, Bishop Alan Williams, Vicar General – Mgr Kevin Hale

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Some members of our splendid choir

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Bishop Alan’s Homily

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Priests, including Bishop Emeritus Thomas McMahon, from all parts of the Diocese were present

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The Oils are Blessed

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Director of Music Andrew Wright

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The Holy Oils are carried out of the Cathedral by the Deacons ready for distribution to the Parish Representatives

Photos – GWH

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