Chrism Mass starts Holy Week in Diocese of Corpus Christi

The Corpus Christi Cathedral was full to capacity for the annual Chrism Mass in which the bishop blesses three oils—the oil of catechumens (oleum catechumenorum or oleum sanctorum), the oil of the infirm (oleum infirmorum) and holy chrism (sacrum chrisma)—used in the administration of the sacraments throughout the diocese for the year.

Prior to the Mass Bishop Michael Mulvey held a reflection with priests of the diocese. This marks to start of Holy Week in the Diocese of Corpus Christi. Bishop Mulvey will celebrate the Holy Days at the Cathdral in accordance with the following schedule:

April 2 - 7:p.m., Mass of Last Supper, Cathedral
April 3 - 12 p.m., Good Friday Service, Cathedral
April 4 – 8 p.m., Easter Vigil, Cathedral
April 5 - 9:30 a.m., Mass - Easter Sunday, Cathedral