Members of the Filipino community presented the gifts with a liturgical dance. Photo by Dianne Towalski / The Visitor
Each year, just before Easter, at a special Mass called the chrism Mass, the bishop of the diocese blesses the oil that will be used in parishes for the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, holy orders and the anointing of the sick. Bishop Donald Kettler celebrated the chrism Mass March 17 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud.
The assembly prays for the bishop and priests during the Mass. Photo by Dianne Towalski / The VisitorJakob Rinderknecht, adjunct faculty member of St. John’s School of Theology and Seminary in Collegeville, leads the Elect out before the celebration of the Eucharist. Photo by Dianne Towalski / The Visitor
As Deacon Gerald Theis of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Richmond and St. Martin Parish in St. Martin and Rebecca Ott from Mary of the Visitation Parish in Becker/Big Lake hold the vessel, Bishop Kettler adds the fragrance to the oil for the sacred chrism. Photo by Dianne Towalski / The Visitor
Author: Dianne Towalski
Dianne Towalski is a multimedia reporter for The Central Minnesota Catholic Magazine.
