Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presided at the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on April 7. Bishop Scharfenberger blessed three oils: the oil of catechumens, the oil of the sick and holy chrism, which will be used in the administration of the sacraments in parishes throughout the Diocese of Albany in the coming year. In addition, the faithful in the Cathedral renewed their baptismal promises, and priests and deacons renewed their ordination promises. Bishop Scharfenberger renews the commitment of service to the baptized during the Chrism Mass. The Episcopal Vicars are being renewed in this photo. Photos by Thomas Killips
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presided at the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on April 7. Bishop Scharfenberger blessed three oils: the oil of catechumens, the oil of the sick and holy chrism, which will be used in the administration of the sacraments in parishes throughout the Diocese of Albany in the coming year. In addition, the faithful in the Cathedral renewed their baptismal promises, and priests and deacons renewed their ordination promises. Sisters Loretta Michael, SV, and Cara Marie, SV, pray during the Chrism Mass. Photos by Thomas Killips
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presided at the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on April 7. Bishop Scharfenberger blessed three oils: the oil of catechumens, the oil of the sick and holy chrism, which will be used in the administration of the sacraments in parishes throughout the Diocese of Albany in the coming year. In addition, the faithful in the Cathedral renewed their baptismal promises, and priests and deacons renewed their ordination promises. Deacon Joe Tyrrell from Blessed Sacrament in Bolton Landing proceeds with other deacons into the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for the Chrism Mass. Photo by Thomas Killips
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presided at the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on April 7. Bishop Scharfenberger blessed three oils: the oil of catechumens, the oil of the sick and holy chrism, which will be used in the administration of the sacraments in parishes throughout the Diocese of Albany in the coming year. In addition, the faithful in the Cathedral renewed their baptismal promises, and priests and deacons renewed their ordination promises. Bishop Scharfenberger blesses the oil of the catechumens. Photo by Thomas Killips
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presided at the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on April 7. Bishop Scharfenberger blessed three oils: the oil of catechumens, the oil of the sick and holy chrism, which will be used in the administration of the sacraments in parishes throughout the Diocese of Albany in the coming year. In addition, the faithful in the Cathedral renewed their baptismal promises, and priests and deacons renewed their ordination promises. Lynne Woods leads the Responsorial Psalm during the Chrism Mass. Photos by Thomas Killips
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presided at the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on April 7. Bishop Scharfenberger blessed three oils: the oil of catechumens, the oil of the sick and holy chrism, which will be used in the administration of the sacraments in parishes throughout the Diocese of Albany in the coming year. In addition, the faithful in the Cathedral renewed their baptismal promises, and priests and deacons renewed their ordination promises. Bishop Scharfenberger delivers his homily and blesses the oil of the sick. Photos by Thomas Killips
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presided at the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on April 7. Bishop Scharfenberger blessed three oils: the oil of catechumens, the oil of the sick and holy chrism, which will be used in the administration of the sacraments in parishes throughout the Diocese of Albany in the coming year. In addition, the faithful in the Cathedral renewed their baptismal promises, and priests and deacons renewed their ordination promises. The hands of several of the priests are seen during the saying of the "Our Father" at the Chrism Mass. Priests were among the groups who had their commitment of service renewed. Photos by Thomas Killips
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presided at the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on April 7. Bishop Scharfenberger blessed three oils: the oil of catechumens, the oil of the sick and holy chrism, which will be used in the administration of the sacraments in parishes throughout the Diocese of Albany in the coming year. In addition, the faithful in the Cathedral renewed their baptismal promises, and priests and deacons renewed their ordination promises. Priests Kyle Gorenski (l.) and Charles Onyeneke embrace during the offering of peace. Photos by Thomas Killips
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presided at the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on April 7. Bishop Scharfenberger blessed three oils: the oil of catechumens, the oil of the sick and holy chrism, which will be used in the administration of the sacraments in parishes throughout the Diocese of Albany in the coming year. In addition, the faithful in the Cathedral renewed their baptismal promises, and priests and deacons renewed their ordination promises. Bishop Scharfenberger breathes on the chrism oil. Photos by Thomas Killips
