Chrism Mass at the New Cathedral

Archbishop Burke Prepares Holy Chrism

Today all the St. Louis Seminarians, and most of the priests of the St. Louis Archdiocese, celebrated the beginning of Holy Thursday at the New Cathedral at the Chrism Mass celebrated by Archbishop Raymond Burke. I've posted pictures of the event.

From the Sacramentary:

The bishop consecrates the chrism and blesses the other oils.
The newly baptized are anointed and confirmed with the chrism consecrated by the bishop.
Catechumens are prepared and disposed for baptism with the second oil.
The sick are anointed in their illness with the third oil.