The Chrism Mass, which the Archbishop concelebrates with Priests from various regions of the diocese and during which he consecrates the sacred Chrism and blesses the other oils, is among the principal manifestations of the fullness of the Bishop’s Priesthood and is considered to be a sign of the close bond of the Priests with him. For it is with the sacred Chrism consecrated by the Bishop that the newly baptized are anointed and those to be confirmed are signed. It is with the Oil of Catechumens that catechumens are prepared and disposed for Baptism. Finally it is with the Oil of the Sick that those who are ill are comforted in their infirmity. – The Roman Pontifical

The Chrism Mass will take place at 7 pm on Tuesday, April 15 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Houston, with Archbishop Joe Vásquez as the celebrant.

The Mass will be livestreamed on the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston website at www.archgh.org/live, Facebook Page and YouTube Channel.