March 10, 2024

Bishop Knestout will celebrate the Chrism Mass on Monday, March 25, 6:00 p.m., at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond. For those unable to attend the Mass in-person but wish to participate, the Mass will be available to watch through a livestream.

The Chrism Mass celebrates the ministry and vocation of our diocesan priests. They are invited to renew their commitment of service during Mass and receive the prayers from the faithful who attend.

During the Mass, Bishop Knestout will bless three oils that will be used throughout the diocese in the coming year: the oil of the catechumens, used to help those preparing to receive the sacraments of initiation at Easter to resist evil; 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; and the sacred chrism, or consecrated oil, which is used during the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and the ordination of priests, and in the dedication of altars and churches.

The Mass will be livestreamed for the homebound and those unable to attend in-person. The livestream can be found on our diocesan website and Facebook page.

Please continually check with the diocesan website and our social media for the most up-to-date information regarding the livestream status.