April 3, 2025

Bishop Knestout will celebrate the Chrism Mass on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond. For those unable to attend in-person who still wish to participate, the Mass will be available to watch through a livestream.

The Chrism Mass celebrates the ministry of our diocesan priests, who will concelebrate Mass with Bishop Knestout. During the Mass, diocesan and religious order priests are invited to publicly renew their vows to the priesthood and receive the prayers from the faithful who attend.

During Mass, Bishop Knestout will bless the oil of the catechumens, used to help those preparing to receive the sacraments of initiation at Easter to resist evil, and the oil of the sick, used to anoint the sick and allow the anointed to experience the saving love of Christ in body and soul. He will then consecrate the Sacred Chrism, which is used during the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and the ordination of priests, and in the dedication of altars and churches. These oils will be used throughout the diocese in the coming year.

The Mass will be livestreamed for all who are unable to attend in-person. The livestream can be found on our website and Facebook page.

Please check the diocesan website and our social media in the days leading up to the Mass for the most up-to-date information regarding the livestream status.