Holy Week Chrism Mass in Norwich
March 31, 2015 12:00 am
• Last Updated: April 01, 2015 11:23 pm
The Most Rev. Michael R. Cote, bishop of Norwich, center, performs the communion rite surrounded by the priests of the Diocese of Norwich as parishioners throughout the diocese celebrate the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of St. Patrick during Holy Week in Norwich Tuesday, March 31, 2015. (Tim Cook/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Norwich - The Most Rev. Michael R. Cote, bishop of Norwich, performed the communion rite surrounded by the priests of the Diocese of Norwich as parishioners throughout the diocese celebrated the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of St. Patrick during Holy Week in Norwich Tuesday.
The Chrism Mass involves the renewal of priestly promises for the priests of the diocese and the blessing of the oils to be used in religious ceremonies in parishes throughout the diocese.
Sean Collison, 11, of Old Saybrook prays quietly after receiving communion as parishioners throughout the Diocese of Norwich celebrate the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of St. Patrick during Holy Week in Norwich Tuesday, March 31, 2015. (Tim Cook/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
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