The priest who was famously punished for allowing pop princess Sabrina Carpenter to film a racy music video at his Brooklyn church is now selling his own line of Italian delicacies at his parish’s ...

At the Chrism Mass, the bishop consecrates chrism, or the holy oil used in baptism, confirmation, and other church rituals. the bishop also consecrates the holy oil used in anointing the sick.

On Holy Thursday, more than 1,880 priests, bishops, and cardinals renewed the promises made at their ordinations during the chrism Mass inside St. Peter’s Basilica.

Chrism oil is used in the sacraments of confirmation, baptism and holy orders, as well as in the consecration of churches. Anointing with chrism signifies the full diffusion of grace.

The Manila Cathedral reached early 'maxiumum capacity' on Maundy Thursday morning as Cardinal Jose Advincula presided over the Chrism Mass.

As part of this rite, Brennan breathed into the vessel holding the chrism oil — an action that reminds all Christians of the presence of the Holy Spirit.

The oil of the chrism, which traditionally is the mixture of olive oil and balsam, is used in the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and Holy Orders.

Bishop Timothy Senior, of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, led the Chrism Mass Monday at Saint Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg. The Chrism Mass, celebrated on Monday of Holy Week, offers ...

New Delhi: As Lent progresses towards Holy Week, the Catholic community took part in the Chrism Mass, commemorating the Institution of the Eucharist and Priesthood. The Mass, held at St Mary’s ...

Head of the Coptic Orthodox Church Pope Tawadros II led on Monday and Tuesday the two-day ritual preparation of the holy chrism oil for the 41st time in the history of the Coptic Orthodox Church ...

In the Eastern Orthodox Church, the oil of chrism is used in a similar way, and is believed to convey the gifts of the Holy Spirit to the person being anointed.