Today Bishop Michael Campbell was joined by priests and people from around the Diocese of Lancaster. The Chrism Mass is when the priests renew their priestly vows made at ordination and the Bishop blesses the three oils that will be used in sacraments in the coming year. More images from this Mass will be shared next week, but for today we include a few images of this great celebration.
After Mass many went over to the Social Centre for refreshments organised by the hard working hospitality group. Meanwhile in the Cathedral others cleared away the chairs and in a corridor out of site those involved in preparing our Easter flowers were starting to get busy.
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| Priests in procession at the start of Mass |
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| The three oils blessed by the Bishop and used in the sacraments during the year |
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| The varied life of a Deacon, Jim moving chairs before going to visit the sick and take communion |