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Streaming March 30: Chrism Mass

Posted on March 25, 2021 in: Events, Lent

Streaming March 30: Chrism Mass

View the Chrism Mass

10:30am March 30

This Mass is CLOSED to in-person attendance
Live-stream can be viewed beginning at 10:30am

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The annual Chrism Mass will take place Tuesday morning at 10:30 at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich, marking the continuation of Holy Week leading up to Easter.

The Most Rev. Michael R. Cote, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Norwich, will bless the sacramental oils that will be used by parishes throughout the diocese in the coming year for baptism, confirmation, anointing of the sick and the ordination of priests.

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