Chrism Mass 2022
Most Rev. David Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, celebrated the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 during Holy Week.
At this Mass, the bishop consecrates the sacred oils used throughout the year in the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, anointing of the sick, and ordination. At this Mass, the priests of the diocese publicly renew the vows they took at ordination.
Principal concelebrants were Msgr. Bill Duncan, vicar general and pastor of St. Sebastian Parish; Very Rev. René Constanza, CSP, rector of the cathedral; Father Steve Dudek, pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish and director of missions; Very Rev. Kevin Niehoff, OP, judicial vicar, diocesan Tribunal; Father Tom Page, pastor of St. Jude Parish and vicar for priests; and Father Stephen Durkee, pastor of St. Pius X Parish and director of priestly vocations. The priests of the diocese in attendance at the Mass concelebrated. Deacon David Sacha and Deacon Logan Weber seminarians of the diocese served as Deacon of the Word and Deacon of the Altar respectively.
For Holy Week and Easter resources, visit GRdiocese.org.
(Photo by Eric Tank)
Chrism Mass 2022
Most Rev. David Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, celebrated the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 during Holy Week.
At this Mass, the bishop consecrates the sacred oils used throughout the year in the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, anointing of the sick, and ordination. At this Mass, the priests of the diocese publicly renew the vows they took at ordination.
Principal concelebrants were Msgr. Bill Duncan, vicar general and pastor of St. Sebastian Parish; Very Rev. René Constanza, CSP, rector of the cathedral; Father Steve Dudek, pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish and director of missions; Very Rev. Kevin Niehoff, OP, judicial vicar, diocesan Tribunal; Father Tom Page, pastor of St. Jude Parish and vicar for priests; and Father Stephen Durkee, pastor of St. Pius X Parish and director of priestly vocations. The priests of the diocese in attendance at the Mass concelebrated. Deacon David Sacha and Deacon Logan Weber seminarians of the diocese served as Deacon of the Word and Deacon of the Altar respectively.
For Holy Week and Easter resources, visit GRdiocese.org.
(Photo by Eric Tank)