Thursday, 9 April 2020

Memories of Lancaster Diocese Chrism Mass and Processions

Normally today the Cathedral and Social Centre would be busy, busy, busy, with parishioners from the hospitality group preparing to welcome priests and parishioners from across the Diocese, clergy and parishioners in Cathedral House checking vestments, refreshments and everything needed for the service are ready, sacristan and servers getting things ready and rehearsing who will carry the cross, swing the thurible.  A general hive of activity.  
Bishop Paul Swarbrick before Chrism Mass 2019

Just before the Chrism Mass priests will line up ready to process across to the Cathedral.  Over the past few years we've been able to capture these processions and some parts of the Mass which we share as a reminder.  We encourage those watching to remember the priests including those who may have since died and give thanks for their vocation. Today we share the Chrism Mass 2018.