Archdiocese holds rescheduled Chrism Mass

Cardinal Cupich was the main celebrant for the rescheduled Chrism Mass at Holy Name Cathedral on Oct. 28, 2020. The Mass is usually held during Holy Week and was postponed due to restrictions with Covid-19. During the Mass, the cardinal blesses the holy oils used in the sacraments for the year. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Brother Joseph Brom of the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius carries the processional cross at the beginning of Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishops-elect Jeffrey Grob, Robert Lombardo and Kevin Birmingham process into the cathedral at the start of the Chrism Mass. They will be ordained auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago on Nov. 13. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon James Norman proclaims the Gospel. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich gives the homily. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Priest renew their vows during the Chrism Mass. Pictured are: Father Tim O'Malley, pastor, Most Blessed Trinity, Waukegan; Father Ismael Sandoval, pastor, Blessed Sacrament Parish, Our Lady of Good Counsel Church; Father Larry Lisowski, pastor, Immaculate Conception and St. Joseph Parish; Father Esequiel Sanchez, rector Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine. On the right is Father Juan Pablo Avila Ibarra, pastor, Transfiguration, Wauconda. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Nathan Ford from the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius presents the oil of sick. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Leonel Sepulveda presents the oil of the catechumens. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The holy oils are moved out of the sanctuary. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich incenses the altar at the start of the liturgy of the Eucharist. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon James Norman incenses the congregation. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Priests share the sign of peace. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The blessed holy oils can be seen on a side table in the sanctuary while Cardinal Cupich celebrates Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Todd Williamson, director of the Office for Divine Worship, checks parish names on shopping bags that contain the holy oils. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Williamson hands a priest the oils for his parish. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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