The Church blesses and uses three holy oils: the oil of the sick, the oil of the catechumens and the holy chrism oil. Each has a distinctive purpose in the Church.
What are the three holy oils?
Photos: Bishop Neary blesses holy oils at Chrism Mass
Bishop Patrick Neary and the priests, deacons and faithful of the diocese gathered at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud March 30 for the annual Chrism Mass.
Photos: Holy oils for coming year blessed at chrism Mass
Bishop Donald Kettler celebrated the annual diocesan chrism Mass April 7 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud.
Chrism Mass homily: May holy oils bring healing, closer presence to God
The chrism Mass for the Diocese of St. Cloud was celebrated April 11 at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Blizzard conditions throughout the diocese prevented many people from attending. This is Bishop Donald Kettler’s homily from the Mass.
Pope to priests: Never separate truth of the Gospel from its joy, mercy
Always preach the whole truth of the Gospel with humility and respect and never be afraid to offer that truth just “one sip at a time,” Pope Francis told the world’s priests.
Blessing the Holy oils
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 […]