Sacred oils blessed by Bishop Matano

Photos / Mike Bradley | 04.06.2015

During the March 31 Chrism Mass at Rochester’s Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bishop Salvatore R. Matano blessed the Oil of the Sick, designated for the anointing of the sick; the Oil of the Catechumens, for baptism; and the Holy Chrism, for confirmation and ordination. These sacred oils will be used by diocesan parishes throughout the upcoming year.

<p>Candles are lit in preparation for the Chrism Mass March 31.</p> — Candles are lit in preparation for the Chrism Mass March 31.

<p>Priests take part in the opening procession at the start of the Chrism Mass March 31.</p> — Priests take part in the opening procession at the start of the Chrism Mass March 31.

<p>Attendees watch the opening procession from the balcony during the Chrism Mass.</p> — Attendees watch the opening procession from the balcony during the Chrism Mass.

<p>Bishop Salvatore R. Matano enters Sacred Heart Cathedral during the Chrism Mass.</p> — Bishop Salvatore R. Matano enters Sacred Heart Cathedral during the Chrism Mass.

<p>Bishop Salvatore R. Matano blesses the Holy Chrism.</p> — Bishop Salvatore R. Matano blesses the Holy Chrism.

<p>Parishioners from Tioga County join hands during the Lord's Prayer.</p> — Parishioners from Tioga County join hands during the Lord’s Prayer.

<p>Father Roman Caly (right) and Father Timothy Niven reach for the baptismal font as they process out of Sacred Heart Cathedral after the Mass.</p> — Father Roman Caly (right) and Father Timothy Niven reach for the baptismal font as they process out of Sacred Heart Cathedral after the Mass.

<p>The Knights of Columbus await Bishop Salvatore R. Matano after the Chrism Mass.</p> — The Knights of Columbus await Bishop Salvatore R. Matano after the Chrism Mass.

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