Chrism Mass 2023
Most Rev. David Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, celebrated the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 during Holy Week. Of all Masses celebrated throughout the year, this one most fully represents the local, diocesan church.
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. In addition, 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. Dat Tran, CSP, rector/pastor of the cathedral; Very Rev. Kevin Niehoff, OP, judicial vicar, diocesan Tribunal; Very Rev. Ronald Hutchinson, rector/pastor of the Basilica of St. Adalbert and St. Mary parishes; 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 Christopher Epplett and Deacon Jacob Zemaitis, 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 Emma Rolf)
Chrism Mass 2023
Most Rev. David Walkowiak, bishop of Grand Rapids, celebrated the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 during Holy Week. Of all Masses celebrated throughout the year, this one most fully represents the local, diocesan church.
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. In addition, 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. Dat Tran, CSP, rector/pastor of the cathedral; Very Rev. Kevin Niehoff, OP, judicial vicar, diocesan Tribunal; Very Rev. Ronald Hutchinson, rector/pastor of the Basilica of St. Adalbert and St. Mary parishes; 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 Christopher Epplett and Deacon Jacob Zemaitis, 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 Emma Rolf)