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. |

The Procession forming up & entering the Cathedral
Dean of the Cathedral – Fr Martin, Bishop Alan Williams, Vicar General – Mgr Kevin Hale
Some members of our splendid choir
Bishop Alan’s Homily
Priests, including Bishop Emeritus Thomas McMahon, from all parts of the Diocese were present
The Oils are Blessed
Director of Music Andrew Wright
The Holy Oils are carried out of the Cathedral by the Deacons ready for distribution to the Parish Representatives
Photos – GWH |